Personal Experience: The Next Step In My Life

October 6, 2012. Every year my family and I gather around the Television. Pen and paper in hand, getting ready to write down inspiration and thoughts that impress upon on soul. It’s often a time to reflect on yourself, Receive answers, and make goals to be better. This particular day something extraordinary happened, something that would change my life forever and also many others as well. But in my life it opened up a door that I never thought would be possible. My heart was pounding so fast I thought it would leap out of my chest. Adrenaline kicked in and my palms began to feel cold yet moist. At this time I was a senior in high school getting ready to take the next step in my life. Looking for a potential spouse, pick the college I wanted to attend, and career I wanted to peruse. Even though I had no idea what I wanted to do or where to go I just was in limbo, for I had not made a decision yet. But at this moment things began to become less foggy and clearer. I wouldn’t say this was an easy decision it’s something that would be the hardest thing in my life, but it would also be the most rewarding thing. Particularly for males it’s expected of them, but for females it was optional. No one is forced to go, but it’s an experience so they say that would

I couldn’t believe that it was over. Months went by and what was a reality now felt like a dream but better. I was different I knew that without a doubt I was in the right place in my life and that I was led up my whole life for that one moment. And I wish everyone would have that same experience. I learned that the true joy comes from serving your fellow man even when it requires you to sacrifice things you love but it is for something greater. And who wouldn’t want do have something better then what they have now. I am happy. I know where I am going I know the career and college I want to attend I am also about to marry the love of my life. All because of that on choice. My