Arizona

I have been called to the Arizona, Tempe Mission, English speaking.

I would be lying if I said I wasn't initially disappointed. However, I know that the Church is true everywhere and that the people in Arizona mean just as much to God as the people in Italy or Africa or Canada or anywhere else. While I won't have the opportunity to struggle with a language, I will be able to focus on teaching with the Spirit and understanding the doctrine instead of learning grammar. However, it wouldn't surprise me if I picked up a bit of Spanish in the field.

I loved having my family come and I'm so thankful for everything they do for me. It's time for me to go cook dinner for the ward date, but I will write at least two more times before I go to the MTC.

Where in the World...

Well, the papers are done, I'm finishing up the vaccinations, and I'm partway through the missionary handbook, Preach My Gospel. As of now, my papers are probably in Salt Lake City and I will get my call in 2 - 3 weeks. I'm really excited. I'm trying to balance school and active mission prep stuff which is a little hard, but definitely worth it.

Since there's really nothing else to update regarding my mission, I'll just update a little on school. I had my first midterms this week, and each test has gotten steadily worse:
Chem 101: 97%
Honors Book of Mormon: 96%
Computer Science 124: 95%
Dang.

Oh well. I'm ahead in most of my classes, so that feels great not to be stressed about that.

I just want to thank all my family and friends for being so supportive in everything. I love you all and wish you the best!