This blog was initially intended for Chile-only related posts. But, since Chile cemented my desire to serve a mission, I suppose this is entirely appropriate. In the months since my return to the States, I’ve submitted my papers and received my mission call. And so (drum roll please), I report to the Provo MTC on June 23 to begin my 18-month mission for the
Norway Oslo Mission. That’s right. NORWAY. No joke.
My feelings on this? I think surprised sums it up pretty well. But, I love it. Honest. I’m so excited and I feel good about it. But, Spanish was no cakewalk, so I must admit that I’m
terribly nervous about this Norwegian language business. I don’t know how to count to ten, or how to say “hello,” or even how to say “Jesus Christ” in Norwegian, but I do know the Lord qualifies those He calls. Entonces, me voy a Noruega. Woop-yeah!
Right: Eli and I with my call. Surprised faces all around. Left: The "Where in the WORLD is Sister Stevens Serving?" guess poster. (Pun off of "Where in the WORLD is Carmen San Diego,
and a
sweet alliteration if you ask me.) The closest anyone got was Germany, and when I initially saw that guess I thought to myself, "you jerk! Don't write anything in Europe!"
My the good Lord bless and keep you:)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your misison call! I'm so excited for you. They have the best waffles in Norway! I can't imagine a more beautiful place to spend 18 months of your life.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I sure you will make a great missionary. I can't believe you have to learn yet another language! This what I know: The Fjords are beautiful, the music of Edvard Grieg is so emotional, and it is about the same size as Montana...but wetter.
ReplyDeleteP.S. May I point out that my three countries (USA, Chile, and Norway) all have the same colors of red, white, and blue? Coincidence? I think not! :)
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