0.03% of My Mission in Texas

October 22, 2020

Let me just start off by saying, us folks with last names starting with letters at the end of the alphabet always get the short end of the stick 😪


I got my flight plans for next week (yes next week WHAT) and I fly from SLC to Dallas, Texas. Kind of odd you may say, "Aren't you going to California?" Yes, yes I am. BUT it gets better haha I have a 4 HOUR layover in Texas before I fly 3 more hours back to Cali. SO I've got a 12 hour travel day with my fellow missionaries at the end of the alphabet while the missionaries like *Anderson *Christensen *etc. have a direct flight riiiiight to San Diego. It's OK though, now I can say I will have served 0.03% of my mission in Texas ;)

Apart from that fun adventure I get to take on next week, how are you all doing?! It's almost Halloween and I am so excited for the holiday season! This past week has been a blur of finishing up MTC, beginning to pack, and doing some last minute gathering! 

This Saturday I had the opportunity to go through the temple with my companion, Hermana Selman, and her family! What a special experience. I love the temple and I already can't wait to go back. I am SO lucky that I was able to go through twice before getting out into the field. 

I have a total of 5 full days left before I fly out and I'm not going to lie it is really bittersweet. As challenging as Online MTC has been, I'm really going to miss it. I'm really going to miss my district, my friends, and my family. BUT I am just as excited to get out and GET WORKING! 

This Sunday I was able to speak in church and it was really special! I spoke on God's divine hand in each of our lives. Here's a mini excerpt:

"Each of us were called to come to Earth at this exact time and in this exact place to touch the lives of certain people, serve, and fulfill our own personal missions. He wouldn’t have sent us here at this time if He knew we couldn’t handle it. 1 Nephi 3:7 says, And it came to pass that I, Nephi, said unto my father: I awill go and do the things which the Lord hath commanded, for I know that the Lord giveth no bcommandments unto the children of men, save he shall cprepare a way for them that they may accomplish the thing which he commandeth them.


With this knowledge, even though our burdens may not be lifted, we can continue on with a cheerful heart and trust the will of the Lord as He directs us to become who He knows we can become! He has provided a way! He will always provide a way."


How can each of us fulfill our own personal missions?


I know for me, I have focused a lot recently on having an eternal perspective. Missions are hard and saying goodbye to the life that you are comfortable in is difficult. This past month I've struggled a few times with leaving people, experiences, and places behind.


While it definitely is still hard, I know that a mission is just a sliver of my time on Earth and my eternal life! I found peace in knowing that life will still be here when I get back, but this is the only time that I will be able to dedicate every second to the Lord. The sacrifice is 100% worth it!



Isaiah 41:13 “For I the Lord thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee.”


I know that I can do whatever the Lord has prepared for me because He is cheering me on and helping me every step of the way!


Next email will be coming from sunny San Diego!! EEK! 😇☀


(Also my new P Day will be on Tuesdays so shoot me an email whenever, but I will only be able to respond then :))


Mucho amor siempre,


Hermana Smith ❤




Pictures :')




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Gonna miss my gal pals <3

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Family pic before I head out :')

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Saying goodbye to my fav guys at the farewell 😭 (Fun fact: Brock (top left) served in Antofagasta! #samemissionbuddies)

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More good, good people I'm going to miss.

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I cut a few inches off can you tell? hahah

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Temple with Hermana Selman!!

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A lil llama I painted this week hehe

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Accidental twinning.... I kinda look like Honey Lemon huh ?!

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