1 Year!!
Wow. I can't believe it has already been 1 year since I left my family at the airport and got on the airplane. For a second I had a moment of "what the heck am i doing?" (more like 12 hours haha it was a long plane). But man it was the best decision of my life. I have never experienced more disappointment, rejection, frustration, but also never so much happiness, excitement, joy and love. This last year has been a year learning and growing and coming closer to my Savior. I wouldn't trade this last year anything else. If only I had another year.
One of the most important things I've learned is how to receive revelation for myself and for the people I am called to serve. I've come to understand that through the scriptures and SINCERE prayer we can receive guidance for our lives. I have loved studying the scriptures on my mission and 2 of the talks that have changed the way I study and pray are "A Reservoir of Living Water" by David A. Bednar and "Revelation for the Church, Revelation for our Lives" by President Nelson. Forming good habits of scripture study and prayer takes humility which is something I have been working on my whole mission. Ezra Taft Benson's talk "Beware of Pride" has helped me understand what pride is and how to recognize it in myself. It has helped me to understand what I need to do to form a closer relationship with my Heavenly Father. I invite you all to read these talks because I know that each of you will be able to take something from them.
One of the most important things I've learned is how to receive revelation for myself and for the people I am called to serve. I've come to understand that through the scriptures and SINCERE prayer we can receive guidance for our lives. I have loved studying the scriptures on my mission and 2 of the talks that have changed the way I study and pray are "A Reservoir of Living Water" by David A. Bednar and "Revelation for the Church, Revelation for our Lives" by President Nelson. Forming good habits of scripture study and prayer takes humility which is something I have been working on my whole mission. Ezra Taft Benson's talk "Beware of Pride" has helped me understand what pride is and how to recognize it in myself. It has helped me to understand what I need to do to form a closer relationship with my Heavenly Father. I invite you all to read these talks because I know that each of you will be able to take something from them.
I love you all and will see you in 6 months!
Love,
Cectpa Daines
Pictures:
1. 1 year mark with the most beautiful sunset ever.
2. Service at a detski dom (orphanage)
3. getting haircuts by Sister Checkettes (our senior couple neighbor)
4. new missionaries in Chisinau!
5. we love getting caught in flashfloods!
