We all have those times when we feel like two years is an eternity and this wait is never going to end. I have been feeling that lately. I just felt like June was never going to be here and I didn't understand why he had to be gone for so long. But then two things happened. One, because the time spent in the MTC for Spanish speaking missionaries is being cut from 9 weeks to 6 weeks, Jeffrey's mission is being cut by 3 weeks so that their transfers will match up. This is the happiest thing of my life. He is now getting home May 21 instead of June 11. I'm so excited. It couldn't have come at a better time and I am just really excited. I mean, I want him to gain everything he can out of his mission, but I miss him dearly and need to see him again. Second, I found a scripture that Jeffrey sent me a while ago that really gives me a lot of comfort. It is Genesis 29:20 "And Jacob served seven years for Rachel; and they seemed unto him but a few days, for the love he had to her." His mission is going by so quickly for him and I know that when he gets back its going to feel as though nothing has changed. I can't wait for that time.
So, I also have discovered that if you keep your mind busy and find things to distract yourself, time goes by a lot quicker. For me, I have used reality TV and music to help keep me busy. I watch every reality tv show out there, I swear. The entire Bachelor franchise, The Voice, The X Factor, Big Brother, and so many more. Also, I have One Direction infection. I am in love with 1D! I would seriously date Harry or Niall if I could. But alas, I can't. And I'm super happy to have Jeffrey, so I'll live without them. But they have really great songs and I have watched this music video so many times I can't even count them all. It's great and it will melt your heart. They are adorable. Enjoy!
Keep on keeping on. I promise this wait will come to an end and it will be worth it. Waiting is hard and lonely, but it will always be made up for. Heavenly Father is always there for us and he will never desert us. I love that. It is so comforting. Go to Him for any help you need.
