.this is it.

I've officially started Mission Preparation.
I'll be honest, I wasn't really looking forward to it. I've heard some horrendous stories about Mission Prep. I figured I'd be wrapped up in a class with a bunch of 18 year old boys, going through some "scenarios" and learning the basics of the gospel that I already knew.
Well folks? I've got news.
That IS Mission Preparation.
And I must say, I loved it! There was something about being surrounded by 30 other people who are preparing for the same life-altering thing I am.
I would imagine that people in "Alcoholics Anonymous" feel similar to what I was feeling today: "Someone actually understands how I feel!" and "She's worried about the same things I am..." and "At least he's struggling memorizing that scripture too" (okay, that may not be going though an Alcoholics Anonymous participator's mind...).
I tell you what. This is a missionary's preparatory support system dream come true. Hallelujah! My heart is full of gratitude tonight for a Father in Heaven who hears my heartfelt prayers, and takes the time to answer them. Mission Prep is on of those answers!
Here it is, folks--my 21st Birthday! I've been told that it is my "Golden Birthday," meaning I'm turning 21 on the 21st of January. Crazy! I have a good feeling that I'm actually going to feel different this birthday. 21 is a big milestone! I'd like to say that I'm "wise beyond my years" at 21. but that would be lying. I feel like a pretty average 21 year-old, but I'm okay with it. Because in all honesty? I like where this 21 year-old is headed.
Can't beat that.