Onward, Ever Onward

It's Time

Well, my friends, the time has come.

I know I haven't written in my blog much lately, but that's because there really wasn't a ton to report, or at least it didn't seem like it. I went to a ton of temples which was awesome! I loved being able to serve the Lord so many times in so many different places! Truly a testimony building experience.

I ended up going to 7 different temples: Salt Lake, Provo, Mt. Timpanogos, Draper, Jordan River, Oqurrih Mountain, and Manti. Each did things a little different, but the Spirit and warmth I felt was unchanging. I love that feeling of security, that feeling of being home.

Speaking of which, it's time to leave home. It's time to leave family and friends, it's time to leave my life for 2 years. It's mission time.

I've been preparing for this moment my whole life. I am a completely torn individual right now. One half of me is so excited and overjoyed at the prospect of serving MY mission! The other half of me is scared beyond belief. I sure hope I can do this. Everyone around me keeps telling me how amazing of a missionary I'll be; seems like I'm the only one who isn't so sure. I guess it's good to be humble, if that's what we can call this...either way, tomorrow night I'm getting set apart and Wednesday, it begins. I am going to serve a full mission no matter what. Nothing will stop me from reaching that goal. It's been a goal of mine to serve a mission basically my entire life. I've always had 3 major goals:

1. Graduate High School
2. Go to BYU for College
3. Serve a Full-Time Mission

2 have been accomplished, leaving the mission last on my list. I always had my life planned out up until my mission, I guess I always thought I'd never get to this point. But now that it's here, I'm going to get a blank slate on life! One side of me is really excited about that! The other is sitting here wondering what the heck I'm going to do with my life. I suppose I have 2 years to think about it; who knows? Maybe a mission will give me some clarity on the subject. Either way, I know I'm doing the right thing in serving a mission. This will be life changing, it will change me. And I say, bring on the new Alex, I embrace him with open arms.

Well, obviously this is my last post for 2 years so I figure I'll end with my testimony. For all my readers, I know the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is the same church that was established by Christ on the Earth. I know we have living prophets that guide us and receive revelation in our day. I know the Book of Mormon is the word of God and a witness that Jesus is the Christ. I know the Atonement is real, it has saved me and can save you if you let it. Jesus Christ died for each of us, and he lives today. He is at the head of this church. Joseph Smith saw God the Father and his Son, Jesus Christ. There is no mistaking it. 

Come unto Christ, be perfected in Him. Become clean. Find peace in your heart and soul.

God Be With You Til We Meet Again

Elder Alex Michie Sanders

MTC Mailbox # 214

TX-MCAL 0528

2005 N 900 E

Provo, UT 84604-1793

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