I was called as Stake Camp Director in the spring. It was a special gift from a loving Heavenly Father. He knows me better than I know myself and after a 30 year hiatus I was blessed to serve with remarkably spiritual, creative, loving, intuitive Stake Young Women Presidency and other leaders clearly serving because they love Heavenly Father and love the young women. Camp ended Saturday and if you want to know why I say it was the BEST GIRLS' CAMP EVER check out this slide show!
As I said, camp ended Saturday. I was still waiting for a mission call we thought would have arrived sooner. Again, God knows me so well. I didn't need to be thinking about some of these things until camp was over, right?
On Monday I received an e-mail from President Jenkins (my stake president) sharing part of an e-mail from Salt Lake Mission office asking if I could afford a mission that would cost at least $500 more per month than our Ward Mission Fund and I are able to pay. I immediately contacted my loving and kind bishop (Bishop Hjorth) who said that the Ward Mission Fund could assist somewhat more. I then contacted my daughter-in-law who is spiritual AND practical. We talked, Jason joined us when possible in the conversation via text due to work. Some money will be freed up in a few months (most likely) but it is probably not the best decision to assume it will become available and I certainly don't know when.
So I have been praying silently and aloud since the e-mail arrived. I have sent another one to President Jenkins with more questions. I have gone to the Book of Mormon and have read remarkable words from King Benjamin about service.
In the meantime I have tried to think of a way to earn extra money while on a full time mission (just kidding - really!). Then I saw this picture on Facebook:
Of course, as I study and pray I will find rest unto my soul. The Lord will provide a way for me to go where He wants me to go.
And so it goes: another Mission Miracle is about to take place ... I'll keep you all posted.
Mission Miracle update: President Jenkins clarified the cost of the mission which actually includes local travel and all personal expenses! So I said to tell them "Yes". Now waiting for a letter to tell me where and what I will be doing. So blessed....
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