Sister Sneddon

That face up there ^^^

It's saying... "Ohhhh my goodness... I just got called on a mission to Mongolia..."

I love that face so much!

But seriously, when this girl read "Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia mission" I freaked. We all freaked! Ky is our princess girl and Mongolia just really didn't seem like her scene. Now that she has been gone almost 7 months (yay!) it seems like there is no where else she should be but it was definitely a shocker for all of us! Ky Facetimed Linz and I into her mission call opening gathering--so thankful for modern technology!

Ky's temple day!

The last gift exchange before she's gone!

I don't think there is anyone I have laughed with more,
than I have laughed with these girls.

Last photo for 18 months!

I am beyond proud of Ky for serving a mission. She has a knack for sharing the gospel everywhere she goes, it's only natural that she spreads it worldwide. Her farewell was seriously a heartbreaking day though. It was terrible people! Linz and J and I had practiced for hours on end to get our song absolutely perfect to sing at her farewell. And then on Sunday morning, we went to the chapel to practice. As we were standing at the pulpit practicing, who walks in? Ky and her mom. Then, Ky buries her head in her mom's shoulder and cries. Oh my word. I held it together. It was so tough but I held it in. Finally it's time for Ky to speak to all of us. She bears such a beautiful, kind, simple, and accepting testimony. And she talks about J, Linz and I individually as she does so. Ohhh my word I wanted to bawl. But I held it together. Didn't cry a single tear. And then, it's our turn to sing. And the tears came. And came and came. The song we had perfected was now a melody of sobs and sniffles. I felt so bad for everyone there, staring at these bawling girls, just trying to squeak out some sort of song. But you know what, I know the Lord testifies of the truthfulness of the gospel through the spirit, and I know that the spirit comes in the form of tender hearts and tear-filled eyes sometimes. Love comes that way too, and I sure love these girls. I love them so much! These sisters mean the world to me and I'm so grateful for their examples of everything they do! Ky's letters make me happy, and confirm to me every time that she is in the right place, doing the right thing. I can see her growing and learning and deepening her faith. It's amazing to watch. I'm so thankful for the Lord looking out for her. I'm thankful for her courage and her light that has blessed my life beyond what words can describe. I miss her like crazy, and I still try to text her (to no avail) sometimes. But I know she is giving her whole heart to Mongolia, where she is so needed and so loved. 

The gospel of Jesus Christ is true. As Ky said in her farewell remarks, Jesus Christ is our true friend. He loves us and watches over us, and there is nothing we can do to separate ourselves from that love. The gospel is love. And it is true happiness. I love it so so much! The girls in the pictures above have strengthened me in the gospel more than they know. I'm a lucky girl. 

And seriously... who arranges the program so that the missionary's friends sing right after she speaks? Ugh! ;)