Mary's Story

When I was 16 I got my patriarchal blessing.  It was a great time in my life.  In my blessing it states "you will serve a mission in the mission fields of the church as a young person."  When the Patriarch said that, I had a confirmation that was very powerful and undeniable that I needed to go on a mission.  I had to keep reminding me of that feeling, especially when I met Chad.  I met Chad 1 1/2 years before I was supposed to go and I felt good about him; however I knew what I needed to do.  I committed to the Lord and for me I knew what I had to do.  I ended up serving a mission and the beauty and blessings, and growth I experienced has blessed my life and strengthened my testimony.  Plus, I ended up being blessed with Chad after!