Best Halloween EVER

I 've been keeping a secret: I have decided to go on a mission!

Why keep a mission a secret? Simple. I've been wrestling with the decision for a while and I was afraid I'd back out. I didn't want to have to make TWO announcements. Can you blame me?

The call came on Halloween. As we were rushing around the kitchen trying to finish dinner for the missionaries, my dad casually walked in and handed me the envelope. Without anyone noticing, I stood there for a few moments just staring at the envelope. Am I really doing this? What am I thinking? Did I really just receive a mission call? The answer is yes.

There I was gathered with a few friends and family, answering the door to cute trick-or-treaters, and opening a mission call. Results? I will be serving in the Texas Houston East mission, English speaking, and I'll be reporting to the Provo MTC on February 8, 2012.

Wow. Who would have thought? Me. A missionary. I never thought it would happen. I think I've got some growing up to do.