MY MISSION CALL

As I passed the mailbox on my way home Tuesday night my mission call crossed my mind. ”There’s no way its here already” I reassured myself.

I walked in the door and my Grandma jumped out from the hallway with a scream! In her hand was the big white envelope that had just crossed my mind! The first thing to come out of my mouth is “Shutup. No way!”

After a few phone calls and some screams of excitement I was gathered in my living room with all my family around, some calling in from Skype (thank goodness for technology!)

As they all started to guess places like Oklahoma, Colorado, Salt Lake, etc. I realized that I didn’t actually care where I went…of course I had a dream place in mind (England) but I really didn’t care. I’m not going on a mission to travel, I’m going to spread the Gospel!

(I’m pretty sure we all thought I was going to the Salt Lake City, Temple Square mission though!)

As I opened that big white envelope I started freaking out! Despite the anxious excitement building up inside of me I felt such peace. I knew I was making the right decision and that God was smiling down upon our living room that evening.

As I read the words “Dear Sister Holmes, You are hereby called to serve as a missionary of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints” I was flooded with peace and love…AND THEN!

I screamed! Because what I read next…

“You are hereby called to serve in the England, Manchester Mission!”

I screamed some more because I could not believe it!

It has been a childhood dream of mine to live in England…I considered going to school there once upon a time and almost travelled there two years ago. Obviously though, God had a different plan for me. He knew I wanted to go to England and he also knew my desire to serve Him and His children.

I am so excited for this opportunity I have to serve the people of the England, Manchester mission. I am SO excited to let those 18 months change me in ways I can’t even imagine right now. Well…the countdown begins and it’s going by FAST!