What Heaven Sees In You

My heart is exploding! I just really want to express how LOVED we are, no matter what trial or situation we are given in this life. Today I had awesome meetings in church. All of them related to how we have light which represents a Savior, who suffered for each one of us individually, not as a whole, and made it possible for each one of us to become whole, perfect, and happy. The light we see in our lives and in other's faces is a testimony that He is there to bless us and love us unconditionally. We need to recognize and share that light! 

I liked how our Relief Society Pres, Ciarah, said how others respond to light. People feed off of other's light when they are struggling. They borrow light until they are able to gain theirs by turning to Christ and feel the satisfying and fulfilling feeling of His redeeming love. It is necessary to have our own light, to have a testimony, so that we can share with others even when we don't realize it. We all go through trials, and by living righteously we can have the Savior's light shine inside us, and be constantly helping each other to have faith in Him. I loved that! 

Anyways, I have kind of a cool experience to share. And this blog post is going to be huge. Sorry!

I went to California last week, it was a blast. One day we were at Santa Monica beach (it's my favorite). While we were walking down the plaza, we saw this homeless lady. She wasn't the first we saw, there is a ton of poverty there. We saw so many humbling situations with the homeless and people from all over the world trying to make a better life by selling things at swap meets. Anyway, this lady was quite the character. She had ripped dirty clothes, matted hair, dirty skin, and no shoes. She would walk up and down the streets asking for change and then would go on a rampage by swearing at people and chasing people off of their benches so she could sit. She did the same thing to this girl who was playing this awesome piano sitting in the middle of the plaza.  She interrupted her song, scared the girl away, sat down, and started plunking the keys. We and a few others decided to watch her play. When she was done we applauded, and she smiled and said that was a song from Romeo and Juliet. 

that piano was really so cool.

I don't know what it was, but looking at her eyes with her dirty face, I could see the Savior representing her and could feel this intense love that He had for that one homeless lady. I don't know what kind of trials she has had, I imagine they were pretty hard. In spite of her situation, I knew that she was more precious than any riches in the world. And she had absolutely nothing. This shows that it doesn't matter who you are, where you are, what your trials are, there is a Heavenly Father and Savior who love you, no matter what.

This song came on when I was driving home from church... totally made me emotional. I have always loved this song, the lyrics are so beautiful and accurate. After recently going through the temple, and remembering how much I wanted this song to reflect my life growing up, my dream has now been fulfilled in this song's aspect (even though I'm not getting married). I love the temple with all of my heart! 

Speaking of which, I was able to go to the Manti temple this weekend with my best friend and her husband. We were asked to help out with some sealings...what a cool experience! I could sense that the families were there with us. So special. Nothing beats eternal families! I am grateful that I was able to participate in that. 

So, one month from today I will enter the MTC! Holy cow. Time had gone by so fast it's unbelievable. And, according to how fast the time goes, it feels like I'll be gone tomorrow. I still have a lot to do: finish 3 flute lessons, take the CNA test so I'm still certified when I come home, get immunizations, buy shoes, a jacket, and all necessary things to live. I quit my job in 2 weeks and then it's crunch time! Sometimes, I still can't believe I'm leaving. 

In conclusion, I feel so loved, I am so happy, and so blessed. There is so much that this world has been blessed with!! Remember:

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CLOUD. 9. YOU GUYS.

Ooook....it's been forever since I've blogged. I feel bad. But there has been awesome things happening in my life and I feel so blessed and simply happy. Big news, for those who don't know, I'm going to serve a LDS mission! I have been called to labor in the Tennessee, Nashville mission. AND I get to speak spanish!

Unfortunately I didn't feel that way so much at first..I will tell the story. It's pretty cool!

So I had been waiting for the moment to be called as a sister missionary for so long, and the day came (March 21 I believe) where that big white envelope arrived!

I talked to so many people while waiting for its arrival, and of course, about missions. A lot of people asked, "Well usually a missionary can kind of "sense" where they are going to go, where do you think you will go?" I would always answer, "I don't know, wherever the Lord wants me to be!". I tried sooo hard not to have any expectations. I would do a lot of self talk and say, "Look girl, you are going to be called exactly where you are suppose to serve, and you call is inspired by the Lord. NO EXPECTATIONS." But when I wasn't thinking about that, I would yearn for a foreign mission...somewhere over seas. I wanted the challenge! If I were to honestly answer my friend's and neighbor's questions...I could have really seen myself somewhere like Guatemala, Samoa, Spain, Chile, or the Philippines. I just have this huge passion for culture and people and learning new things. So I was totally up for sitting in the dirt, sweaty, with my scriptures, teaching the gospel.
My friend James talked to me before I got my call and said, "Molly, I think you're going state side. You just had major surgery and they might want to keep an eye on you. Like my dad, he broke his neck before his mission and went state side." I thought to myself, what does that have to do with it?! You're call is inspired. Plus, my surgery was a one-time, non-risky thing that no one needs to worry about. I got a medical release saying I am perfectly functional and capable to go anywhere in the world. But then I would start the self talk again and just have faith that the Lord knows what's best for me, and what mission would be best for me.
So...I opened the call...and I laughed while rocking back and forth in my chair. I thought, "The south. Really? I would have NEVER guessed that!" My whole family was so excited for me, and I was just kind of shocked for a bit. I hate to say this, but I questioned my call. I was just hoping a little too much for a different name of a country to be typed on that letter.
So still feeling a little crazy and shocked I got ready for bed that night, and sat down and opened my scriptures. I read just the next chapter in the Book of Mormon that I was in. The Lord really does hear and answer prayers, He knew what I was going through and he was mindful of me and what I was feeling. It reads in Alma 29: 3, 6-9
3 But behold, I am a man, and do sin in my wish; for I ought to be content with the things which the Lord hath allotted unto me.

6 Now, seeing that I know these things, why should I desire more than to ^aperform the work to which I have been called?

 7 Why should I desire that I were an angel, that I could speak unto all the ends of the earth?

 8 For behold, the Lord doth ^agrant unto ^ball nations, of their own nation and ^ctongue, to teach his word, yea, in wisdom, all that he^dseeth fit that they should have; therefore we see that the Lord doth counsel in wisdom, according to that which is just and true.

 9 I know that which the Lord hath commanded me, and I glory in it. I do ^anot ^bglory of myself, but I glory in that which the Lord hath commanded me; yea, and this is my glory, that perhaps I may be an instrument in the hands of God to bring some soul to repentance; and this is my joy.

Can you say WOW? I knew He was talking right to me. I felt the spirit so strongly, and immediately got down on my knees and asked for forgiveness for ever second guessing my Heavenly Father. When my roommate Jenna walked in, and I told her, "I HAVE JUST BEEN CHASTISED!" Haha, I had been. But it was amazing. I am so grateful for that experience, and I will share it for the rest of my life. Immediately after I was filled with love and happiness and excitement to serve my mission, because I know now that it IS MY mission. Heavenly Father confirmed to me that Tennessee is exactly where I need to be. And I am SO excited to leave! I know He will show me exactly why the Tennessee, Nashville mission is the best possible mission for me as I serve the people there, and it will be everything that I need/want it to be. My heart is filled with love already!

Conference is my FAVORITE time of year. It was beautiful as always and I learned so much. I took a lot of notes. Not once did I feel tempted to fall asleep to the soothing sounds of their voices! Our prophet and leaders are so inspired. I loved every talk and could feel the spirit teach me as I carefully listened, and felt more and more excitement to be a missionary. I know it will change my life.

Big things are happening this week. I already got to spend time with my brother who came down to visit for 10 days, and now my sister Mandy is here so that we could take a quick snap of a picture of all the siblings, and also to support me as I take one big step this week. All I can say is, HOW AWESOME IS LIFE?! I really couldn't be more humbled and content. 

And that's all I have to say! Love to all! 

Hermana Davis