My Final Days in the Real World

Howdy Ya'll!! Well, as you can tell Im already practicing my Texan drawl  because I have about a week till I leave! Holy smokes!! I think it is all now starting to hit me that im leaving so soon. It is kind of difficult because there is so much I want to do, but in such little time. It is a bit overwhelming but I am just taking it easy and enjoying the things I love most! A lot has happened the past few weeks since I last blogged. One of the most memorable experiences was going through the St. George Temple. Oh how I love that place. Living in St. George I was very blessed to be living so close to that temple. Many nights I sat outside of the temple wondering what it was like inside. Then I finally got to go in. It holds such a special place in my heart living in Southern Utah, I can say it definitely is my Favorite temple! The best part about it was I was able to have my whole entire family there with me. I can't express how happy that made me! That was so special to me because I never was able to go in on any of my siblings weddings or endowments because, well that's just what I get for being the youngest. But they always told me when I go through the temple, they all will be there for me, and they were! Im so happy for my wonderful family and that we can be together for ETERNITY!

Peace I leave with you,
   
     MY peace I give unto you,

 Not as the world giveth, give I unto you,

Let not your heart be troubled,      Neither let it be
                Afraid!










Id just like to give a shout out to my second home... CVU!!! The past two years I have been soo blessed to work with such and awesome team!! I honestly can say I loved everyone I worked with. For the first 9 months working with the night crew, as hard as it was on my normal life, as in sleeping patterns and having a normal social life my freshman year of college. The people I worked with sure made it enjoyable! It is weird being awake for 12 hours while the world was asleep, but I made it through. Some would agree I did hit my wall and was a little worthless after about 3 or 4, and I will admit that was where my addiction to Diet. Dr. Pepper came into play. It all started from the night shift, and a certain roommate who wore off on me. (Tandy). But I did learn a lot and have a lot of good experiences. Nights still always hold a special place in my heart! Day shift has saved my life. I was normal again!! Also, I loved being around many more people who I got to know pretty well and gained great relationships with. I loved being able to get to know my patience more which made a huge impact in my life. One thing I love about working as a CNA at the hospital is getting to know so many different people. Every day is a new day. I learned so much from a lot of patience that have really taught me a lot of life lessons. I have definitely learned a lot about myself and life in general with my experience working there. It was really hard to leave that place. Id say one of the hardest things to leave behind, but I sure hope theyll take me back in 18 months! I truly mean it when I call them my second family! Love you guys!

The final stages of my big indication of CHANGE, is that I said goodbye to good ole Muleberry point #10 and moved back to my lovely abode New Harmony! I have had the time of my life the past two years! I know I went to Dixie and moved to St. George for a reason. And a big part of that reason was to meet such good friends, and have such Amazing roommates! Starting with moving in with my big Sister Allie whom Id like to thank for making my transition into College 100x easier! I cherish those memories we have traveling to Bolivia and Peru, going out for runs, having a good laugh, and really always having a sister to run to when I really needed someone there for me. Krista, always making us laugh, risked a lot saving the poor fish, who almost died in a terrible hunger games war. Brooke, who was the amazing artist and wonderful homemaker. Jaime, who always has good advice and is a great example. But I want to give a huge shout out to my last two roommates who I give it all to. Tandy Lashea Taylor, and Annalee (Anal) Brunt! Just want to thank you two for seriously being so AMAZING! I dont know where id be without you guys. Lashea was my first and longest friend at Dixie, and was my right hand woman. I give her credit for keeping me out of trouble and in line throughout college. She is such a good example and seriously like a twin sister to me! So many wonderful memories that ill always remember, Dixie Rock talks, Logandale dates, hikes, swig runs, mattress slumberparties, and more!  Anal, I just gotta say the past year ive known you and grown close to you has seriously been a riot! You are also an amazing example to me. I know I can always get good advice from you and will seriously miss my adventure buddy! Snowboarding, hiking, wakepark, you helped me win my season pass, and also being your b... well motorcycle back seat driver will always be my favorite memories. Thanks for also being a best friend to me! I know we dont like talking about this, you two.. But seriously, just want to say thanks for everything. You guys are the greatest. Ive enjoyed being roommates and am glad when I get home, wherever we re at, we'll still pick up where we left off. Even if your married. I dont want to forget those who I didnt live with, Haley, Steph, Abby, Alex, Jordyn, and everyone else...AMBADASSADORS!--- I could go on another whole post about ambassadors. But really quick. I am so grateful for the relationships I gained in that organization! It really was a huge growing and learning experience for me. I wouldn't have wished for a better college experience without that organization. I can also call that organization my family away from home. Thanks guys for being a great part of my life!

                                                                 Its been real.

H O U S T O N S O U T H M I S S I O N

   Well everybody!! Its getting closer! Today marks 5 weeks until I go into tbe MTC to start my new adventure in Houston Texas!! But most importantly its the day I get to start my job on the Lords errand to join His army of Missionaries. Ive never been one to really blog, but am kind of excited to track this new adventure, and would love for you, whoever is interested, to join me on my journey. I hope that as I grow from this new experience, possibly as I share I can help you grow as well. Or even just get a kick out of the experiences I will have while I serve.

  I guess the first question to answer is how did I decide to go on a mission!?  Well, I will just share during this decision making, I definately gained a testimony on seeking and recieving revelation. The Lord will give you answers if you put forth an effort in recieving your answers to what you want to find. All growing up I was interested in serving a mission. Shout out to my older brother Dave, who served in the Dominican Republic and his example to how awesome missionary work was. I always thought it was so cool what the missionaries did, and hearing about his experiences in the field. I always wanted to join the missionaries and do what they did because I highly looked up to them, and at that time..there wasn't that many sisters to go out in the field as usual, so how cool is it to make that sacrifice and do something that not everybody, who are girls, will do? Well, I guess karma hit me because Fall of 2012 the big news hit of the age change! Now it is the thing to do, especially for girls to go and serve a mission! This age change for missionaries is a significant part in our church history. At first, I fell away from the idea of going on a mission. I wanted to get into a nursing program, I LOVE my job, and life is just smooth sailing. It just wasnt my time right..?? Wrong! I just recieved my associates, and am getting ready to apply for nursing programs. Ive been trying to figure out which programs to apply for, where to go, what to do.. Just trying to get everything in life figured out. I still had a curiosity if I should go on a mission and I was just waiting to have my huge answer of MEGAN YOU NEED TO GO ON A MISSION! Or be woken up in my sleep by an angel telling me I need to go, which didnt happen. I just was wanting something big to tell me I need to go.  I kept saying no, its not my time to go.  But low and behold with a few good examples in my life who are currently serving missions, and getting letters about the mission field sparks my interest again. I remember the day I was on a spiritual high! Had a great day at institute in the Atonement class, and got a letter from my best friend, I just needed to get down on my knees and really try to get an answer to if I decided to go on a mission, would it be the right thing? Well I tell ya, once I got that idea of, yeah maybe it is for me....the Lord just opened the doors for me. I am grateful for the support of my family. Talking to my parents and siblings that day, they each said something different that helped me really decided and make my decision. Once I put forth that effort to get my answer is when I really got it. The excitement and peace I felt of going on a mission is the greatest feeling. Yeah im sacrificing a lot here in my life right now. But 18 monthes out of eternity is tiny! If I can show my love to my heavenly father and bring others unto Him, thats the least I can do. I am so excited to go meet the people of Houston, I can already feel my love for them. I am also honored to join Gods army of missionaries right now. Its so cool to hear the new numbers about how many missionaries are going out. It is just another testimony builder to prove that we are getting closer to His coming again!  So much work is to be done and I cant wait to go put my all into the work!