Lord, I Would Follow Thee

There's really no easy way to sum up all that I have been through, all that I have learned, and all that I have felt these past eighteen months. 

In my first few days, Mississippi saw me on my hands and knees pleading with my Father in Heaven for help I could receive no other way. I have no doubt that that prayer was heard and answered every day of my mission. 

Through the heartache that brought tears to my eyes, and the joy that made me dance, I knew He was there. 

He never left me alone. 

Did my mission go the way I envisioned? 

Well, no. Not at all. 

I prayed and prayed for miracles, and they didn't always come in the ways that I was hoping. 

But because Heavenly Father has my best interests at heart, He helped me to learn important things. And the miracles did come. 

How did He know the companions I needed? 

How did He know the words I needed to hear from people?

How did He know exactly where to put me for 18 months? 

Because He knows us all individually and intimately. 

And because of that, miracles don't ever cease if we have faith in Him.

Don't get me wrong, there were times my faith wavered. I called to heaven and wondered how He could let these things happen. But in those moments, He taught me. 

He let me fall a little, so I could remember to trust Him. And so that I could see things a little more clearly. 

Jeffery R. Holland implored the missionaries of Mississippi to "love every day" of our mission. 

As my time here comes to a close, I can honestly say that I have loved each and every day that I've spent set-apart on the Lord's errand. 

It has been the biggest blessing in my life. 

I know that this work is inspired. I know that Heavenly Father loves us. I know that this church is the church of Jesus Christ. 

How lost I would be without that knowledge. It has carried me. 

And it will continue to carry me. I know that if I trust in Heavenly Father and His plan for me, things might get a little rocky but he will help me climb higher than I even know. 

I'm so grateful for how much I have been able to learn of the Savior as I've worn His name. 

So as the name tag I've come to love so much comes off, and I leave my Southern home, I will continue to trust and follow Him.

All My Love, 

Sister Kylie Crosby