P.S.

Looks like I made a mistake on my address so.... Here are the right ones.

MTC
Sister Cristin Wilson
MTC Mailbox #79
MO-INDE 0926
2005 N 900 E
Provo, UT 84604-1793

FIELD
Sister Cristin Wilson
Missouri Independence Mission
517 W Walnut St
Independence, MO 64050-3632
United States 


What can I say other than it was a bit stressful?

It's here....

I don't think I realized the magnitude of what I am doing until today.  I'm leaving tomorrow and while I am more than ready I'm having a difficult time this morning.  I know I am suppose to serve a mission but that knowledge doesn't make it any easier to leave my family for the great unknown.  I want you all to know that I KNOW this church is true.  I'm grateful to Joseph Smith for having the courage to pray as he did.  I'm grateful for modern day prophets and apostles.  I love the Book of Mormon and the knowledge we can get from it.  I most especially grateful to my family.  I couldn't have handled the last few months without their love and support.  I am going to miss them terribly but am firm in the knowledge that they will be all right.  Thank you all for your friendship, love, and support.  It will be a short 18 months until I see you again. 

Down to the wire...

Ahh! Time is definitely flying by!  I'm pretty much ready to go (other than packing) and mentally ready to begin this journey.  Mom tells me I was ready a few weeks ago... Guess I've been a bit irritable.  ;)  I'm grateful for the time I've had to prepare myself physically, mentally, and spiritually to serve-it's been a real learning experience for me.  I've learned so much about myself since I first got my call.  Most important of which is that I can do anything with the Lord's help.  I've had some major ups and downs emotionally the last few months but KNOW that I can do this.  It's going to be a great 18 months and I'll be back (harassing you all) before you know it.  Onward and upward....

Yep, I'm going.... I started a blog... Here's a post...

It wasn't easy for me to decide to serve a mission.  In fact, it's probably one of the hardest things I have ever done.  I know without a doubt that I suppose to be going on a mission and I'm thrilled to be able to serve in Missouri.  I have always loved history and it'll be good for me to be immerged in this portion of history for 18 months.  I am so grateful to each of you for your support in this new endeavor!  Ths most common reaction I got when I announced my call was "Wait... WHAT?!"  It was great!  I'm glad we're all still friends and can continue to be throughout the years.

While I would love to hear from each of you while I am gone, be aware that most likely I won't write you back.  I am on the Lord's errand and won't have time to answer the influx of snail mail I am sure to get.  Also, be aware that I am not providing my email address based on the fact that I will be using that solely for family and within the mission field.  Sorry, guys, there is only so much time on p-day and I'm sure I shouldn't be spending it on the internet.

Again, know that I am grateful for your friendship!  I wouldn't be the person I am today without most of your influences.  You have each touched me some way, somehow and helped me to become the marvelous, fabulous, wonderful individual I am.  (I'll be working on humility, I'm sure.)  I am especially grateful to my sis-in-law, Ashley, who will be keeping this updated for me.  Give her a nudge if you haven't heard from me in a while.   ;) 

Love you all!!