Moving forward.

I reflect back to my old blogs, and one came up of Travis doing preparation for his mission. What ever happened? Well, God works in mysterious ways.

Who is Travis, Really?(I bet your asking! Lol)

Well, Travis is a quiet, humble, firm LDS believer, speaks out of turn, wants 20 kids, dancer, prancer, sucks at singing, type of husband. He knows what he wants, and what he doesn't want. He has his mind of his own, and doesn't think the worst of things.

19, and having no choice but to go on a mission, was the only thing troubling him. He's such a family man, and loves him mom, dad, grandpa, and siblings so much. Because his life, he was always seen as a father figure to his siblings. He always wanted to be the best example for his brothers especially. But it was hard for him to think of leaving, because all he wanted to do is be there for his family.

Sooooo........Why didn't he go?

Well, everyone makes there own choices, we can all put our opinions in, but really, the only opinion that truly matter is, the lords. After months of trying to convince this kid why a mission is so important, he finally sat me down, and basically, shut me up. He asked me if I pray. I'm like, uh yeah. But he wasn't meaning that, he was asking me if I actually pray, on the daily. If I ever just take the time to talk to God. Back then, I was so rebellious, the spiritual side of me was no longer connecting to me, because of choices that I made in my past. I was slowly giving up on myself, and what I believe in. So, I wasn't able to know exactly what he meant. I kept listening. He told me, that God has always been there for him and his family. The gospel, and the LDS church, has always been there when in need of help. He could never lose the sight of God, after all he has done for him, why shun the the light of god away. He told me he prays all the time, when no one else listens or understands him. He told me he feels like his mission is to take me to the temple. For him to be here, and help me become the firm believer that I once was. "You have a strong mind, too strong that your losing sight of all you believe in....That's why I'm here, to help you.God has answer my prayers, and I know what he wants me to do. This is my decision, and this I won't EVER regret."

I couldn't help but agree. What ever choice he made, I knew he was right. Why? Well, I don't know many people out there who pray for the lords guidance in many things. FOR EVERYTHING. Not even I did, I did what everyone else would do, I gave up in my belief. I did whatever pleased me.

I feel blessed always, that the lord was able to give me a missionary of my own to teach me the small and simple things. To be reminded of why I need to be grateful for all I have. A man with a strong belief in God, and a heart of a missionary, is a man of his word, to me, and to the lord. I have no excuse but to fulfill my husbands calling, and get to the temple. to live a celestial life here on earth.  To become a better me for my family.

The lord calls many, but not all. Some are only to stay to save the one true thing our gospel is based on. FAMILY. To have an eternal one. That is there mission. I'm thankful that the lord blessed me as a daughter of god, to let me remember that I have the greatest.

NO matter what happens, no matter what choices are made, there will always be a reason to it. God allows things to be because he knows the best will come.

To all the Missionary Girlfriends out there, keep up the faith. Not only in him, not only in you, IN GOD. Keep your sight in god, because this is not just a mission for your missionary, it's a mission for YOU. Keep up the great work. :) xoxo