& So They Begin*

This post is going to be short and simple because I think the picture speaks for itself :)

I started my Mission Papers! :) <3 So far everything is completed, all I need is my dental done which is coming up in the next couple of weeks :) I went into the dentist last week & I totally didnt think that I needed to get my wisdom teeth pulled because they havent came out yet AND they dont cause me any problems...yeah that was a big SIKE to my face! Lol Apparently I have a rare set of wisdom teeth because theyre growing sideways not upwards? So I have to go see a specialist to have surgery :( I'll be having a consultation in the next few days to see if Im okay to be put asleep during it. Sigh. I just keep reminding myself that this is for my Heavenly Father <3

Since my dad is part of the bishopbric for one of the student wards at BYU-Hawaii, he has been helping me with this process & I find that such a blessing <3 Its nice to have that support and connection :) Even though I dont turn 21 til December, my dad said for me to just turn it in once theyre done and deal with them denying it til they accept it. Lol The plan was to turn it in in September because thats 3 months prior to my bday but it looks like theyll be done and turned in by the end of next month <3 But we'll see :)

I am so excited! I cant wait to serve as a part of Gods army, along side my cousins & my missionary <3  I know its going to be a long & hard journey but I also know that it will be worth it <3 

& So My Mission Papers Begin <3 :')

2605 Miles*

If you don't already know, my Elder is now in Samoa, now serving the people God called him to serve, and now 2,605 miles away <3

Being busy with work has been good because its somewhat replaced that emptiness that I have been feeling. It lets me get my mind off of distance & time-so its been so far so good:) Before, I never used to believe people when they said that things would get easier, because those who know me, know that I am a drama queen when it comes to stuff like this. Lol I dont deal well with people leaving, I think thats a major weakness of mine. But thank goodness for work right!

When I find myself worrying, the spirit finds its way to me to comfort me and let me know that everything is okay or that it will be <3 Yes, its true, the first month is really the hardest and then it really does get easier :') Of course you're going to have those days where all you want to do is eat ice cream all day and look at photos of you guys together while listening to A Thousand Years By. Christina Perri Lol And that is totally fine <3 I feel like we all need a good cry once in a while <3

I guess what I'm trying to say is that you somewhat get used to him being away and not in any bad way but you just get used to missing him <3 You learn how to cope with the distance and you learn how to be patient, which I feel is such a huge thing to be. If it wasnt for my Heavenly Father, I wouldnt have Elder Fitisemanu in the first place, and all He asks of me is 2 years to be patient for the Eternal Companion my Heavenly Father is trying to shape him to be, for me :')  <3

I know that things will get easier, because it already has. And I know that if I continue to stay patient, focused and faithful, that the blessings will be sweet <3 Now that I look at it, 2,605 Miles doesnt seem so far apart after all <3 :')