You Have Been Called...

At the beginning of the year, my parents announced that they had decided to go on a mission. I'd be lying if I said I took the news well.

I didn't.

I'm pretty sure I had a full on panic attack/emotional breakdown when I received the news. I couldn't really talk about it for a while without crying. You'd think that I would be fine with the idea of having my parents gone for 18 months. I mean, I was in NY for 2 1/2 years...and that's a whole year less than what they will be gone for. But the difference: they are the ones leaving me instead of me leaving them - I feel abandoned. Plus it's not like I can talk to them EVERY day. Sure, I can still talk to them often & can go visit them. But it was/is still a hard thing for me to handle.

Anyway...they got their mission call on Wednesday! They have been called to serve in Stockholm, Sweden starting Sept. 12, 2011! I know...so exciting!! It's cool because we have a lot of family history there - on both sides of the family. My parents are very excited to be able to do some family history while they are back there (I know how they'll be spending their P-days). Plus my mom plays the accordion...can you get any more Swedish than that? I think not.

It's going to be really hard not having them around and not being able to call/text anytime everyday. But I'm so excited for them. I'm happy that they have chosen to serve the Lord. They are going to be two of the best missionaries! Plus I'm super excited to go visit! I've never been to Sweden! Better start saving my money now...