One Month

Well, One Month down, only 23 to go!

ugh.

So happy that this first month is over and done with. Its not much, but it sure feels like an accomplishment. I thought that the first month would be torture, every one always says that the first month is the hardest. Well, if that is the hardest month, then the next 23 are going to be a breeze! 

Apparently dating a photographer for 2 1/2 years didn't help this boy learn how to take pictures.... we'll work on it. haha ;)

This month... 

I...

got my first email 

finished up my photography portfolio

spent 120$ between 3 girls on food 

(don't ever believe that guys eat more than girls, it's a lie)

received my first letter

was accepted to go to China next February

met Elizabeth Smart and went to her book signing

sent his first package

celebrated pi-day with a 2 hour drive to go get a pie

became a lot closer to my roommates

signed for a new apartment

painted my nails pink for the first time

prayed for him every night

He...

arrived at the CCM

had "the most spiritual day of his life"

received his first letter from me

found out his release date

had his first (and loudest) fast and testimony meeting as a missionary

gets along with his companion, Elder Backus

started teaching actual investigators

finished the Book of Mormon

was made Zone Leader

spoke in sacrament meeting

went to the Mexico City Temple

prayed for me every night

I miss him more than anything, but this week I've realized that 23 more months of this isn't that long, especially compared to eternity we will have together afterwards. 

I love my missionary <3