Announcement

It never was in my plan, desires, or options. 

I wanted to finish school and get started in a career.  

The Lord had a different idea. 

I woke up one day in June and the thought was so strong. 

It caused me much grief, anxiety, and stress. 

Weeks of no sleeping, heart pounding, hard to breathe.  

I kept pushing it out of mind.  

NO! This is not for me.  

Then General Conference came, no it wasn't the big announcement that did it.  

It was these two phrases:

"Leave all this and serve me."- Holland

"We can't insist on our timetable, when God has his own."-Eyring. 

It's interesting how when we choose to do something right, it becomes that much harder.
Doubts filled my mind everyday.
But I knew I could no longer deny these feelings.

"If we are not willing to grapple with the frustration that comes from honestly and bravely facing the uncertainties we encounter, we may never develop the kind of spiritual maturity that is necessary for our ultimate preparations."

So it is with much anticipation, nervousness, and excitement that I announce:

 I have been called to serve a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints for the next year and a half. I'm going to the Denver Colorado North Mission, leaving February 20th.

~Linz