I have been home from my mission for a while now.
It's been 3 years and three months (roughly).
And I still miss it from time to time.
I still feel like it was yesterday.
What have I been doing with my time? While I could be really hard on myself, because I haven't been as strict to my goals as I had planned, I am proud of a few things.
I am happy to be married.
Though we are struggling to get the wheels of life if motion, it is really great to have a partner during this crazy journey.
I am happy to still be an active member.
Sometimes I am depressed because I am not as active as I should be. I use to dream of being a legendary member missionary. I must admit that I have fallen into old habits. I'm shy and lazy again, just like I used to be, but I am happy that I go to church every Sunday. I am happy that my testimony for the church is still strong. And while I still have a lot to improve, I'm happy that I have a desire to progress. I might not be the hardcore member I wanted to be, but I'm happy that I am worthy of a temple recommended and that Christ and his atonement constantly come back to my mind daily.
I am happy to have a little girl.
After being married for a month, I got pregnant. That's pretty quick! I was a little scared at first about what it would do to my relationship with my husband. The truth is that it is the best thing that has ever happened to us. Our little girl was born in February. She came with good health. She is growing well, sleeping well, and full of smiles. We couldn't be happier. I'm glad we didn't wait a single second later to have a baby. She has only made us better and stronger.
Christ is the center of a happy home.
This is my current mission, to make him the head of our household.
With love,
Erin
