It's a little strange to think that it's almost already been a whole month since I last wrote anything on my blog! So I thought I would just give a quick little update on the Mission Preparation. :)
I will be entering the MTC exactly eight weeks from tomorrow! Wow. It's kinda weird, but....eight weeks sounds a TON shorter than two months. And yet, they are exactly the same. :)
There is so much to do in preparing yourself to serve--mentally, spiritually, and physically! I think I've always known that there would be a lot to do to prepare myself, but I never imagined it to be quite this much. However, I think--overall--I have been very focused on preparing and have been working hard.
I have been better about getting out to the Temple, but I know that I can be doing a lot better. I have been studying the Book of Mormon prayerfully, along with going out with the missionaries on an average of 2-3 times a week. I think that if I make it out to the Temple a few more times before I leave, I will be more prepared to attend the temple once a week in Provo. Also, I think I should do more studying from Preach My Gospel.
I still haven't learned any Spanish. A lot of people have been asking me, "Ben, how is your Spanish coming along?" Well, first of all, I am not the type of person who can teach himself something, especially a language. Haha. When a member from my Bishopric asked me that same question, I told him, "Honestly? The language is the last thing on my mind right now. Right now, I am focused on getting myself prepared for everything else." In other words, I am very confident that the Spanish language will come to me eventually. If I can't teach myself anything now, why waste my time? I know that if I rely on the Lord and do my best, everything will be okay.
Other than that, all is well. I can now agree with everyone who told me that the months leading up to your mission can be some of the hardest months of your life! The last few months have definitely been hard, and I know without a doubt that Satan wants to destroy me before November. However, I made up my mind a long time ago, and I'm not going to let anything get in my way of serving my mission.
I know it's going to be really hard to leave my home for two years, and I know that my mission will be my toughest challenge yet. But I look forward to the challenge, and I know that the Lord will help me. It's going to be great!
Eight more weeks, everyone.
