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A Sister Now
Look at this stuff.
Isn’t it neat?
Wouldn’t you think this collections complete?
Wouldn’t you think I’m a girl, a girl to start serving?
Look at this list.
Places galore.
Who knows how many wonders I have in store?
Looking at me here you’d think, “Sure, she’s got ev’rything.”
I’ve got Scriptures and pamphlets a-plenty.
I’ve got friends serving all over the world.
You want letters written? I’ve written 50.
But who cares? No big deal, I want more.
I want to be where the elders are.
I wanna see, wanna see in-ves-tigators,
Listening in on those.... whatd'ya call em? Oh... lessons!
Flippin' your pages, don't get you far.
Calls are required to start your mission.
Heading on a Wednesday to... what's that place again? M.T.C!
Out where they tract,
Out where they learn,
Out where they stay all day in the world-
Not on T.V.
Wish I could be a sis-ter now.
What would I give if I could go out on a mission?
What would I pay to spend eigh-teen months far away?
Betcha out there
they really care
Bet they don't think of you as a freshman.
Bright young women
Sick of sittin', waiting for mi-ssion-aries!
And I'm ready to know what the elders know.
Asking them questions and learning the answers.
What's the difference be-tween nine-teen and twenty- one?
When's it my turn?
Wouldn't I love, love to explore that world far away-
Out of train-ing.
Wish I could be
A sis-ter now.
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On another note- a friend of mine just logged off of the facebook/texting/virtual world to serve a two year mission in Idaho. Now, I had promised myself I would not cry when my boys left but, of course, he had to mention the first time we met and how much our friendship had meant to him. I almost broke down while reading it but, I kept telling myself I was NOT going to cry over these boys. As soon as he logged off and I re-read his message (BIG mistake) I lost it. I know these boys will be blessed for their service. They are all amazing young men whom the Lord will be very proud of them as they serve faithfully. I know I am. Even though it is hard to say good-bye it's more of a see ya later and it will be a great two years as they serve the Lord. I can't wait to see them all again and give them each a great big hug and hear all about their amazing experiences. Missionaries are blessed and those they leave behind are also blessed because of their service. So- it's not a good-bye, even though it feels like it, it's a see ya later alligator or, for this Elder a TTFN-ta ta for now. Good Luck Elder Mann. You will be a great missionary.
Great song:) So appropriate. Letter writing parties are less than fifty days away!
ReplyDeleteThanks! and YAY!!!! I cannot wait!!!! I think my family thinks I am crazy to get so excited over letters but, they honestly make my day/week!!!
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