My blessings

Hey All! 

I am new at the blogging thing. For a year I have been wanting to share my preparation for Argentina. In April 2012, My sister, Shelley, invited me to move to Argentina with her and her family in July of that year. They were going to be there for two years! The time line was perfect because my boyfriend at the time was going on his two-year mission for our church (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints). We would both be back around the same time and get married! Little did I know that he and I were breaking up the month he was leaving. I had turned in my two weeks at my job in June. I had to say good-bye to my best friend, Emily. She lives in Utah. I proudly drove up all by myself. It wasn't that bad. Emily, me, and a bunch of her friends went to a gym with foam pits! It was fun, until I shattered my ankle. My sister, Holly, and her family took care of me for a couple days. Emily and I drove back to California in the middle of the night. Luckily, the Argentina date was moved back indefinitely. Here is the rushed version of July to February 2013. July and October - 8 screws and a plate. November - Mission call. December - Diagnosed with RSD, a severe nerve pain. February - medicine for RSD and a knee brace. Symptom after symptom popped up as my report date to the Missionary Training Center drew closer. My mom and I headed for the MTC with faith  for my leg to be healed. My leg was perfect by the time I got to the MTC. 
I promise I will list the blessings in a bit, if you haven't seen them already!

Shelley and her family hadn't left for Argentina yet! My second day of the MTC, they finally received their visas. Last Monday, I was notified that I was to be sent home because of my leg. Shell came to pick me up from the airport on Tuesday. I was not released from being a full-time missionary when Shell said, "the offer for Argentina is still open." Isn't She the best?? Of course I had to think about it. Coming home from the MTC was hard. The next best thing is to go to Argentina. I have been blessed with a family who will support me in anything that is placed in my way. Every tough time has been followed by a blessing. God is great. My bishop told me that he would call the missionary dept. to see if I can go out on a full-time mission again. My leg has been perfect since I have been home. My companions, family, bishop, and doctor have made the hypothesis that I was sitting too much for too long! Who knew resting would be a bad thing? As far as the boy is concerned, we agreed to say "God be with you til we meet again." He is a great man. Although this year has been up, down, and twisted, it has been the best year of learning. I know I will be able to over come any of Satan's antics with God's help, as long as it is His will too. 


I have to practice writing before it's anything special. 


Love always,
Kellie