The Call

Well for starters, back in the beginning of December I received my mission call 

for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to...

LISBON PORTUGAL! 

And seriously guys, I was so SHOCKED! I was picturing myself in a place like Ohio or Kansas, 

and if I ever pictured myself serving somewhere foreign, it was Canada. 

But luckily the Lord has a plan for me. 

He knows my heart and my purpose. 

And He knows where I need to be, 

so that's why I am headed to a continent I've never seen... 

(in person, I HAVE seen a map of Europe, swear!)

Because I am trying to be like Jesus. 

I just want to show the people of Portugal that they are LOVED by 

an incredible Heavenly Father!

Yes, some days I wonder what in the world I am doing,

 leaving my family, work, friends & BOYS... behind for 18 months. 

But as soon as I read the Book of Mormon or am touched by the Spirit, 

I know that now is the time for me to "lose myself" in the work of my Savior.

That way others will have the chance to find Christ and in turn, find themselves.

The following photos are a representation of my mission call opening "experience"

Enjoy!

          Lisbon, here I come!
          APRIL 3rd!

         ...In five days!!?

For the first six weeks, I will be training in the Portuguese language as well as learning the in's and out's of being a missionary at the Provo Missionary Training Center (or MTC).

I will actually fly to Portugal May 15th!


As of April 3rd, my family will be updating this blog with photos, letters and stories!
Stay tuned!

love, Madison aka Sister Warner