Oh my goodness. I don't even know where to begin. So, my situation is a little different than most missionary girlfriends. Most girls get to go to the airport and give them a hug, then wait for them to get released and hang out. I didn't get to do that. Jeffrey's parents had the opportunity to go pick him up in his mission and see the places and people he served. They stayed there for about two weeks, and then came home. The bad news is, his family moved across the country after he left for his mission, so he is not close to me at all. The good news is, Heavenly Father has allowed amazing technology to be made and I get to FaceTime him pretty much every night.
I was so nervous for him to come home. I was scared that I hadn't grown or matured enough. I was scared that he would come home and think that he didn't really like me as much as he thought. I was nervous about so many things. But the second I saw his face on my little screen, it all didn't matter. He is perfect. We still joke around with each other like we did before and he is just as adorable, if not more so, then he was before he left.
I couldn't be happier with how things are going. Even though he is still really far away and we have to play the long distance game for 3 more weeks, I am so blissfully happy. I can do FaceTime and text messages for 3 weeks compared to emails and letters for 2 years!
I just wanted to say a couple of things. First of all, don't forget to improve yourself while waiting. He is learning and growing and becoming a better person every single day. You should be too! Don't ever be afraid to ask your Heavenly Father for strength, and always follow his counsel. The Holy Ghost is the absolute best gift you have. Always listen to him and you can't go wrong. Stay open minded and don't be afraid to try new things. Love yourself and stay happy!
Waiting has been one of the best decisions I have made in my life. There were times it seemed awful, and I wanted to give up. I'm glad I didn't. I dated a little, I turned down dates. I traveled, and learned. I read the Book of Mormon more times in 2 years, than I had my whole life. I gained a stronger testimony of this Gospel. I improved my relationship with my Father and Savior. I learned about patience and true happiness. These are all things I probably wouldn't have learned any other way.
This is our FaceTime. 90% of the time we just make weird faces at each other while I screen shot them without telling him. I have some pretty great pictures this way! :) Keep going girls and always remember Heavenly Father is there for you no matter what. Tell Him everything. It will only work out for your benefit.
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