Only on a mission....

You know those days when you look back and realize that you are in a crazy world. I have been thinking a lot about how missions are just WEIRD! They send out 2 young people into the world together and leave us totally alone. We wander through random cities talking to strangers. We eat odd food and we have some terrifying adventures. There are things that just only happen on a mission. Let me give a couple of examples.

• Your companion gets staff infection at the same time you have a major ant invasion.
• You have a literal movie moment when a bus drives by and encases you in a wall of water
• You meet people from 10 different countries... in one day!
• You have "nature" living in your back yard (his name is gus gus)

• You grow to love the outdoors as you live in the most incredible place during the fall season. 

• You are sick for 2 weeks in a row and still fight to go out and work
• You feel like you sinned for even thinking of getting on facebook
• You learn that study time can be a dangerous time

• You learn that the best cell coverage comes in the middle of nowhere on a metal bridge

• You end up in the ER

• You happen to lock the key of your car in the trunk.. just the key. 

These are just a few examples of things that have happened on my mission that have brought be great joy! I love when we can find the joy in the moment. The best thing we can do is laugh. It alleviates stress, depression, and worry. It helps us to feel the small joy that our Heavenly Father feels endlessly. These are just a few moments that make me laugh and bring me joy as well as teach me great lessons. What have you seen in your life that has made you laugh?