I've said all my goodbyes... and it's finally real now.
I'm about to embark on a stage in my life that I've been anticipating since primary.
THE MISSION.
I'm so excited, that not only can I form a sentence in words about my feelings; I can't even write a sophisticated post about them either. But here's my attempt.
Missions are not easy, everyone says that. Everyone also says, it was the best two years of their lives.
Well... I've had some pretty dang good years. These last 6 months have been amazing, and I'll never forget them. They are definitely going to be hard memories to top, BUT if everyone claims it's the best two... then I want to join this bandwagon.
24 hours from now... I'm going to be set apart as a missionary of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
48 hours from now... I'll be sitting in the Los Angeles Airport waiting for my connection to Guatemala.
72 hours from now... I'll be staring at the ceiling in the MTC asking myself what I got myself into, and praying that I survive.
I CAN'T WAIT. I've been anxious this whole last week, and it has easily been one of the most spiritual times of my life. Temple run on temple run on temple run. Oh yeah, that's right.
I know I never would've gotten to my point in this life if it wasn't for my family, they've always been there for me. So shoutout to them, and I know that they'll be safe and blessed while I'm gone.
I'd like to give some shoutouts to my best friends. My bros, and my best girls. We all go together like peanut butter on jelly on wheat bread on dairy/gluten free cake. Here they are, the ALLSTARS of allstars, the greatest and bestest on the greatest and bestest.
Dallin. BOOOOOOM. Biggest stud I know. He's always been there for me, and he's going to kill it in Spain. His Christ-like personality is going to convert the entire Catholic church, just wait.
Gabe. the babe. I don't know a sexier and more confident guy than him. Argentina is getting a male model here soon. Although he hated me in 9th grade and thought I was annoying, I'm glad we've become good friends. He's an all-around good guy, and a lady-killer.
Zack. mmmmm whatcha sayyyyyyy..... DOPE. He's a leader and someone I look up to. One of the hardest workers, and is dedicated to what he does. Now drop a beat, and get on the mish dawg.
Grant. or should I say Mark Zuckerburg? Just wait, he'll be famous. Hopefully he remembers me in the future and that one time I rained a screw into his ear. Kill it in El Salvador, remember to wave to me across the border.
Zoie. Such a strong girl, and always looks for the positive. She's adorable, and always has something good to say. If you need someone to teach you how to be amazing, hit up Zo.
Sierra. DANNGGG... the most stunning girl I know. Whoever hitches up with this dime piece is a lucky guy, she's the sweetest and cutest girl I know and definitely going places. If you want lessons on how to be a sweetheart, hit up Sie.
Sarah. Although she hates a lot of things, she's also the most caring girl I know. She always recognizes those in need, and recognizes the good in the bad. Thanks to her I have the best group of friends ever, and I'll never forget that. Thanks for everything. Also, BYU watch out, here she comes.
Kenzie. Such a guppy. I don't know another person funnier than her. She's more outgoing than Kanye West at a singles ward. Let's just say she's the Alpha, and a person you want to be like.
Rachel. Rachie poo. Our sense of humor is the exact same, and she always takes things too far. She's amazing, and I don't know what else to say other than you're the bestest. Humble, sweet, and caring, she's got it all going on. I'm still trying to figure her out though, she's so mysterious it's intriguing.
To all my bros, kill it out there in the field. I'm not worried about any of you because I know how amazing you all are, and that you're taking the right steps in life.
To my bestest girls, good luck with school and all your activities. I suggest you all get on those missions because you all have amazing testimonies, and can change peoples lives. You changed mine.
BUT, if some lucky guy is capable and able to steal one of you girls within the next to years.. well... if he's an RM, worthy priesthood holder, and it's a temple marriage, then you have my approval. Those three attributes are requirements to have my approval though.
I'm so thankful for this opportunity to go serve The Lord in Guatemala. I love this gospel and this church.
Thanks to anyone and everyone who read this blog.
And I love you all.
See ya in 2.
-J.Stamos. (Elder Nathan Walton)
