Well I just wanted to say I'm so excited to serve, nervous as crap, but excited. I can't wait to put that name tag on and get to work, it's going to be the most exciting part of my life. There is a song that came on my iPod yesterday and I see it fit to post the lyrics here. I couldn't find the song for the playlist, probably because it's off this years EFY. But here are the lyrics to it.
I Will
I've made my choice
Mark this day
The day I pledge to take his name
I will be strong, I will be brave
Standing for Him as I take my place
I have felt the spirit burn truth in my heart
It's in my heart
I will stand I will not fall in a world that's weak
I will be strong
I'll be true I will choose His way
I know what's right, and I will not change
In a world where so many will not
I will
I may be one, but one becomes two
When you stand with me and I stand with you
As we unite, our cause is great
We're not just the candle, we are the flame
I will take the light it gives me and I'll hold it up high
I'll hold it up high
I will stand I will not fall in a world that's weak
I will be strong
I'll be true I will choose His way
I know what's right, and I will not change
In a world where so many will not
I will
http://www.getacd.org/listen_iR-aUj4b8R0/i_will_efy_
There is the link to listen to it, it's an amazing song.
So here I go! Off to serve the Lord for two years!!
My sisters and mother have so kindly offered to keep this blog updated. So any updates will be from them :)
I love you man! I can't quite get over the fact you're gone! I am so proud of you. It's been a fun few years and the growth and maturation that has happened to you is unbelievable. You were called to this work, you can see it in your countenance. I may be older and you may have looked up to me over the last few years, but Travis, it is I who have gained so much from you. You are an awesome example, especially of determination, diligence and unfailing desire to do what is right! You are the Elder the Lord needs in Hawaii right now! He has chosen you for a very special purpose. You walk day-by-day with the weight of the Gospel on your shoulders now, I can only imagine what kind of man you'll be like when you return! When it seems hard, work harder. Be humble, don't forget your personality and trust in the Lord with all that you have! The Lord gives great blessings for obedience, as you have already seen, but those blessings will be greatly magnified as you serve the Lord. Give it your ALL buddy! Love ya man!
ReplyDeleteOh Travie. ELDER Smith, I guess is what I should be saying. :-) I know you can't read this right now... but I'm sure I'll be saying the same thing in a letter soon. You are ready for this work. You are going to be the answer to so many people's prayers. I love you so much. I can't tell you that enough. I love you, I admire you, and I am so proud of you. You are an amazing example. I love you.
ReplyDeleteTravis, I keep coming back to this post and remembering that great day in the Salt Lake Temple. I miss you but I know that you're exactly where you should be and doing exactly what you should do. I know that you're teachable and truly humble about the work and that you're going to truly shine on your mission. I also know that you can't read this for two more years but that's okay with me. It makes me feel good to leave you a comment! Mom
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