Miss Madi Mans: September 2013

MODEST IS HOTTEST

I got to go to the Lumineers Concert, so much fun despite the weather, and cancellation of the show... hahaha:)

Live is so so sos so sososososo great:)

I absolutely LOVE Mondays these days.... wanna know why? IT'S MAGICAL MISSIONARY MAIL MONDAY!!!! I can't believe how many amazing people I have had to say cya later to (not goodbyes only cya laters). I think I am done for a little bit. I can't express how much I look up to all of these boys. I just adore them all and enjoy being so spiritually uplifted every Monday getting letters/emails from them. The Lord's work is in such great hands. I was reading the First President September Message the other day. It talked about the seasons of our lives and change. Here is a little part of it:

We have seasons in our lives as well. Some are warm and pleasant. Others are not. Some of the days in our lives are as beautiful as pictures in a calendar. And yet there are days and circumstances that cause heartache and may bring into our lives deep feelings of despair, resentment, and bitterness. I am sure at one time or another we have all thought it would be nice to take up residence in a land filled only with days of picture-perfect seasons and avoid the unpleasant times in between.

But this is not possible. Nor is it desirable.

As members of His Church, as Saints, we serve joyfully and willingly in all weather and in all seasons. And as we do so, our hearts become filled with hallowed faith, healing hope, and heavenly charity.

Still, we will have to pass through all seasons—both pleasant and painful. But no matter the season, as followers of Jesus the Christ, we will rest our hope upon Him as we walk toward His light.

In short, we are Saints of God, determined to learn of Him, to love Him, and to love our fellowman. We are pilgrims on the blessed road of discipleship, and we will walk steadfastly toward our heavenly goal.

I thought this applied so much to our age group as so much change is going on in everyone's lives. Also to the change of heart and actions of their investigators. Just as we bare through the seasons every year in the weather, we must do the same with the seasons of our lives with the help of the Lord. I don't personally know, but I understand missions can be super hard as a freezing Utah winter day and as perfect as a pleasant Oregon Autumn morning in other cases. We can do anything with God in our lives! I believe this with all my heart! I'm so grateful for these valiant young men and women who are out standing strong in the seasons of our lives. Yaaaaay for missionaries!

Here are just a few( the ones I had pictures with):

Collin Pace: Dominican Republic

Alex Nielson: Croatia

Nate Terry: Ghana Africa

Tanner Garrett: Montreal, Canada

Peter Hinckley: Ghana, Africa
Chase Carroll: Just turned in his papers:):)

Jed Brough: Ecuador

Jacob Ferrell: England

Taft Jones: Argentina

With Loads of love,
Miss Madi Mans

Well it's official. College is treating me pretty well. I loved BYU and I'm really enjoying Weber! There are so many awesome people and so many adventures to go on. I have mentally and spiritually grown so much over the short time here. I know I couldn't have done any of the things I have without my heavenly father. I am so grateful for the gospel. It is the only thing that brings me true happiness! I am so grateful for these wonderful people he has put in my life! Everyone is so unique I have learned so much from everyone of them! Here is just a short little glimpse of some of them and the awesome adventures we have been on: