Worth the Wait

So, some of you may think this is cheesy, but I do not whatsoever.

I'm apart of a group on facebook called "Waiting For A Missionary" and yes it does exist, and yes there are over 1,000 girls who use it, and yes it's very helpful.

I've actually met some girls that I go to school with. And some that have helped me into the wee hours of the night. It's been very helpful. There the only girls who truly understand (other than the families of missionaries) what we're all going through. It's really nice to just go there and have help and advice when I need it, and to give it in return for those just joining us, or still truggin' along.

Well, of course, there are those girls who have been reuniting with their man after two long years, and let me just say, it's always so cute and exciting to hear their stories of the airport and being released and their first few days together. And it always amazes me how much they are alike, but how different each story is.

Well one girl just recently got her man back this week, and she shared her story. But it was the ending that caught my attention. And I'll share with you what she said:
"Girls, I know EVERY MG says this and it can often be repetitive but it is SO WORTH it. Every tear, every lonely night, every P-day without an email, every depressed moment, every heartache, every waiter hater, every misunderstanding, every stupid letter… it’s ALL worth it. That moment when you see him again and you just look at each other makes it worth it. It’s scary at times. And you feel like “I’m not strong enough to do this.” You really are. Keep doing what you’re doing. Support him but remember yourself. It’s “your” mission. Something I loved is that Tyler referred to it as “our” mission. Because really both the missionary and the MG grow by leaps and bounds. Stick with it. Don’t give up! Thank you for all of your love and support!"

Do you know how amazing it is to read that? I've got myself 437196457408354728307821047432074583054823754830 countdowns, and some days I think I have found an easier countdown that makes it seem like there isn't much time left, but when I really think about it, there's still all the time in the world. Well, everything she said really gives me hope. I have had those hard, lonely nights. I have cried like no other, I have had those weeks where I didn't get a letter. I have met waiter haters, and they just make me that much more determined to wait even more :) It's amazing. I'm really lucky to be going through this experience. Weird, I know. But I know it'll teach me a lot, and that I'll grow from it. I already feel like both of us have grown a lot more. I'm getting ready to take on more responsibilities once this semester ends, and I cannot wait! Brady's brother comes home this summer and I'm excited to meet him! He's the only family member I haven't met! :) His family is just so sweet, I love them! He's very lucky to have all of them!

I know I can do this. In fact, I want to. Even if things don't work out, I know I can grow and learn and help and serve, and help Brady as well. Some nights I just don't think I can make it and I just want to tell him to come home right now but I can never bring myself to do (not that I've ever actually attempted). Brady is working really hard. I know he cares about what he's doing, and he's determined to serve it full time. He's my best friend, and I know I can tell him anything. I'm comfortable with it. He's so obedient and kind that it just blows me away. He's a really good gentleman :) He's sweet, and definitely a valiant instrument in the hands of the Lord.