I’m not one of those Mormon girls who always dreamed of getting sealed in the temple to a returned missionary. Actually, I never thought twice about the temple or missionaries until Jordan came into my life. He invited me to start going to church with him and educated me a little more on how things work. So when he told me of his decision to go on a mission, I supported him.
In the beginning, my version of “supporting” him was just letting him follow his dreams because he was my boyfriend and I wanted him to be happy. And that was it. But as time went on, I learned more about what a mission really was, and how passionate he was about serving others. He believed (and still believes, of course) in the gospel 100 percent, and that inspired me to learn more about the church.
Now I support him with what I feel is a more appreciative kind of support. I believe in what he is doing. I get excited when I hear that he had a successful day out in the field. And I truly believe that California is where he needs to be right now. Like I have told many of you, it has already opened up so many opportunities for both of us to grow and become better people. But it has also enhanced my faith, which I don’t think would have happened if he hadn’t left.
Yes, I am still quite the newbie when it comes to the church, but it won’t be like that forever. I can safely say that my beliefs and values have changed a crazy amount already, and are continuing to change. My eyes have been opened to so many things that I was missing, and I have Jordy to thank for that. Even though he’s out teaching the people of California, he is still teaching me as well. And that’s why I call him my missionary.♥
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