Ironically Called to Serve

It came.

My mission call finally came. 

It's been opened.

I know where I'm going.

And where I'm going is pretty dang

 ironic,

crazy,

unheard of,

almost a joke,

still feels like a dream,

but so perfect.

But don't get your hopes up too high.

It's not out of the country,

{Whaaat?}

I have been called to serve as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

I am assigned to labor in the{drum roll please...}

Federal Way,Washington Mission

I report to the Provo MTC on July 10, 2013

I will be speaking English.

Okay. There is lots to say about this call.

First of all, I am thrilled.

I have never been to Washington which by the way I will proceed in calling it Warshington because well, I like to say it like that.

But I have never been there and have wanted to for a very long time.

Second, Yes, it rains a lot.

Third, I LOVE rain. I really do. Now I realize that I most likely like rain because it rarely rains in Utah and it will rain almost everyday there but you know what? It's not snow, so I'll take it.

Fourth, This is a brand new mission. It officially opens July 1st, so I will be in one of the first groups to ever be in this mission.

Fifth, the one I'm most excited to explain, goes like this.

It has to do with what I said at first, and if you are new here you are probably wondering, 

"But Haley, sorry but Warshington isn't that crazy or whatever you said?"

And you are right but you would completely understand why it actually is if you have been around a while.

But I'll remind you.

This boy is currently serving in Warshington.

Kennewick, Warshington but indeed Warshington.

Back story for you newbs around here,

We have dated for officially over 2 years.

But have been best friends for 8 years.

I've been "waiting" for him for over 10 months.

Okay,

So here's whats up.

Since my mission is a new mission, my mission boundaries are currently over-lapping with his mission.

As of July 1st, wherever Mike is, that's where he stays.

Even if that means his mission changes.

Even if it changes to Federal Way, my mission.

So yes people, there is a chance we will serve in the same mission.

But for now,this is how it will be.

Now people have been asking me endlessly since I opened my call, how I feel about it.

And honestly, I don't know.

It is so weird. 

Honestly how many people know someone let alone is the person who gets called to the neighboring mission as their boyfriend? 

I've never heard of it.

But here I am, the one it happens to.

And really I'm okay with it.

As much as I told everyone that my biggest fear was going to Japan or Washington, once I read it {after the initial shock} I was okay with it.

If I'm going to be trusted enough to serve a mission in the same place as my boyfriend, then I'll take it.

I think one of the weirdest things is how similar everything is for us.

He opened his call to Warshington on April 14,2012

I opened my call to Warshington on April 10, 2013

He reported to the MTC on June 6, 2012

I report July 10, 2013

He flew to Warshington on June 26th 2012

I fly to Warshington on July 20th 2013

He went to Warshington

I'm going to Warshington.

{I mean C'mon}

Okay you get it.

So really guys, how ironic is this whole thing??

I would have never thought I'd be in this place, but here I am!

Here's to the next 3 months to prepare! 

A big thanks to everyone who came to watch me open it.

{Oh! I'm working on getting the video of me opening it because my reaction and then my family and friends reaction was hilarious}

But really. I truly appreciate everyone who came to support.

It means the world to me.

Dave and Joni- Mike's parents

The Shmells.

Jenna!

Shizzy Lizzie

The Family

And so many more that I didn't get a picture with, I still love you guys.

I'm very excited. I'm relieved. Which I don't know if that is the right thing to say but I am.

I'm thrilled to be going somewhere that things are similar to what it's like now, yet different.

I'm giddy to be so close to Seattle, even if's not in my mission.

I'm so excited and blessed to be able to be a missionary for the Lord and spread his gospel in Washington.