So I am currently in a history of creativity class here at BYU and we have challenges each week that are meant to help us be more creative. Well this week we discussed Martin Luther and his 99 thesis, so one of the challenges we could do was to come up with ten truths that we think would benefit the world. As soon as I read that challenge I knew that exactly what I wanted to say, these truths poured out of me pretty quickly and I honestly believe that these truths have made a world of a difference in my life. I also know that these truths will continue to make a difference in my life as I come to understand and practice them more and more each and every day.
In the coming weeks I am going to take some time to study each truth and write a blog post about the impact that it has had in my life. For my final project I am compiling stories of people I come into contact with about how one (or more) of these truths have helped them in their life or a time when one (again or more) of these truths was true for them. So if you have a story that you would like me to feature or that you would just like to share with me feel free to comment or send me and email at [email protected]. I would love to hear from you! My ten most important truths: 1. You are a child of God 2. Everyone around you is a child of God 3. Each child of God has unlimited potential 4. Nothing you do can make God love you more or less, his love is infinite and perfect 5. God has a plan for you. 6. All things are for your good 7. All you need is charity 8. Other people are your allies not the enemy, your only enemy is Satan 9.Christ overcame the world so that you could overcome anything that comes your way 10.The Atonement of Jesus Christ is real
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Excitedly we carry her suitcases and throw them in the back of the car. She is practically skipping as she makes her way around the car and hops in the passenger seat. Her eyes are bright and her face is covered with a radiant smile. Meanwhile i'm trying not to look at her and fighting back the tears. I really am excited for her, but right now the pain is outweighing the joy. As we make the short drive to the MTC I recall the memories I formed there 3 years ago. I had the best MTC district. My MTC companion was exactly who I needed her to be. Even today, Sister Jensen and I will get together and grab lunch and reminisce about the mission days. I remember the first day and the whirlwind that was MTC orientation. The dork dot that I proudly wore for the first couple hours and then promptly removed it when I realized that yes, every missionary would stop to say, "welcome to the MTC." I remember the devotionals and the musical numbers and how they filled me with joy and excitement. I remembered the feeling of panic when I realized that maybe I didn't know as much as I thought. How in adequate I felt as I struggled to teach our "investigators". The frustration with trying to figure out "compunity" and learning to recognize the spirit in a new way and the love I felt for my district and teachers the day we parted for the mission field. I turn to look at the soon to be Sister Robinson. "You are really going to love the MTC!" I say. She just nods and smiles at me. As we pull through the gates we are directed to the right to parking space number seven where we proceed to park the car and unload her bags. There is now an eager missionary standing next to us waiting to wisk my sister away. The moment has now come, but first we must take a picture! I don't know if you can tell, but in this picture I am fighting back the tears. As soon as the missionary lowered his arm the tears began to roll down my cheeks. It was now time to give her one more tight squeeze and then let her go for 18 months.
That car ride home back to my apartment was rough. For the next 18 months, the only contact I will have with her is through emails or hand written letters. Since I got back form my mission 18 months ago Ellie and I have become extremely close. We have had the chance to live in Provo together and for the past five months we have even lived in the same apartment complex. Although we may fight from time to time, I know that she is always there for me. She has truly become my best friend. So, yes, today I dropped my best friend off at the MTC and it was hard and it was sad, but it was also extremely happy and exciting. I know that my sister is about to have the most amazing 18 months of her life and that she will be a blessing to so many people. I know that her sacrifice will be a blessing to our family and it will be a blessing to our relationship! I am so proud of my little sister and choice to serve a mission. I know that she will do fantastic! I did a short podcast with her today that you should go listen to! She is wonderful and you can learn a little about why she chose to serve a mission. You can also follow her adventures at mitzionamission.weebly.com. |
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