Pickett, Taylor PT

Spiritual: Moroni 47 But charity is the pure love of Christ, and it endureth forever; and whoso is found possessed of it at the last day, it shall be well with him.       My companion, Hermana Vasquez, is the literal queen of charity. We were talking about how we have been together 24/7 for the past 7 weeks and haven't even gotten annoyed with each other. Some would say it's impossible. HOWEVER, we decided it all came back to the goal of focusing on serving each other. We made this goal the first morning of our time together, and it has brought such love, compassion, fun, mercy, loyalty, and patience into our companionship.      In the scriptures we read so much about the importance of love and charity. Honestly, I have overlooked the power of these attributes, but such small acts of service can make such a difference. Applying it has changed my life.      WOOHOO SERVING and LOVING OTHERS BRINGS PEOPLE HAPPINESS.      High...

I LOVED COLLEGE SO MUCH. I think I had a total of one week that was eh and the rest was a dream (I am completely aware that is not normal life ). Going on a mission was never a question for me... I was going to go no matter what and I was STOKED to go serve!      However, I remember in April after I left the BYU dorms, all my amazing friends, and a very good life in Provo, Utah, I asked myself, "WILL I EVER BE THIS HAPPY AGAIN?". It sounds so dramatic, but it was a legitimate question!!! I woke up SO EXCITED for the day my whole freshman year and I wanted to keep that happy and positive momentum flowing in the next chapter of my life.      Thennn after a very fun 4 weeks at the México Missionary Training Center, the mission life in Chile HIT ME LIKE A TRUCK. In those first few weeks, I was either the happiest person alive, falling asleep in a lesson, or feeling so very lonely all in a span of an hour. EMOTIONAL ROLLERCOASTER (actually was not as bad as it s...