Missionary Shopping

Let's face it. We all LOVE shopping. But when it comes to flats and below knee length skirts, it's the last thing/hardest thing to look for.

So, I've been doing a little bit of research for quality and semi-affordable. These days, quality is hard to find, and just looking at a shirt costs $10.00. So, although these may not be cheap, the quality is amazing!

SHOES:

Your on your feet ALL DAY so why not splurge a little for some comfortable and reliable. For me, it's going to be rainy mostly everyday. So I looked for some comfy, waterproof, and casual boots and shoes.

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Even though they aren't super "attractive" Born shoes are so comfortable and are great for daily use. Light and bendable, I'd say they are a winner! Nordstroms has a wonderful selection of many different styles and different shoes for different weather!

Now for some boots, I have found 3 pair of boots that I am dying for! Literally I love them! Nothing better, than cute, stylish rain boots/boots!

 

Nordstroms Keen Boots-Click Here!

Also found at Nordstroms, these Keen boots are cute and have amazing traction for rainy days, dirt, and any day! Although it is a plus that they are water proof! 

  Nordstrom Windsor Rain Boot-Click here

Now how adorable are these! I will for sure be investing in these! They look like the cutest riding boots EVER! Here's the catch, they're actually rain boots! Made for rain or for snow or general boots. Find these at nordstroms, the classical windsor boots!

BAGS!

It's hard to tell and find what kind of bad am I going to need? For me, I don't want the boring ol' black bag, I need a hint of silver or gold! I found some bags and back packs that I have personally got!

 Marc Jacobs-Click here

This is the backpack I have, Mine is black with gold zippers but I love it! It's a durable canvas like material that stands up to anything! I've been using it all semester and in medical school it's rare to find a bag that can hold all of the books, marker, highlighters, and water bottles you will need!

Fossil Satchel Click Here

I also have bought this adorable satchel from Fossil. I love it! I use it every sunday and take it with me everywhere. It fits everything! They have a large variety of colors and bags, so go check it out!

On my next post I'll post about skirts and shirts! My favorite!

Pain is temporary. It may last a minute, or an hour, or a day, 

or a year, but eventually it will subside and something else 

will take its place. If I quit, however, it lasts forever.

-Lance Armstrong

Click here to hear the full speech

I just wanted to share this because I think that everybody 

needs to know that we each have something unique to offer.

Don't give up because things get hard. Persist until you succeed, be determined until the goal is met.

We are all so beautiful inside and out! Seriously though, you are beautiful in everyday! Don't let anything get in your way of feeling happy!

Living Angels

I have noticed some rather awesome things these past few months, I can't believe I've never noticed them before!

Its the blessing of people. People are my living angels.

They can bring me up or take me down, BUT it's up to me to decide how I let them influence me.

My mom always says " No one can make you do anything you don't want to do." I used to disagree with this, but little by little I'm seeing how this is true.

As I've been getting my mission papers completed I've been looking back and seeing how the Lord has had his hand in every decision along the way. Yes, sometimes he's let me act like I've done it by myself but I know that I can't do anything without him.

It was only a year ago when I found myself in the darkest part of my life. I was so unhappy and stuck in an abusive relationship I didn't know how to escape. I felt as if my life was going to be stuck in a rut for the rest of my days.

But one night changed my life forever. I did almost die, but an angel saved me and helped me to get out. My angel protected me and fought for my freedom. My angel blessed me with a friendship and kind deeds I can never repay.

My angel made the happiness I feel today possible.

I can only hope that while I am serving the Lord, that I can be that angel to someone. That I can be the hope and grace they need. Mostly, I want them to know that they have a LOVING father in heaven who is ALWAYS by their side. That he knows exactly what to do, every time  That he did die for them so they are able to make their own choices and find his love. That he suffered death and back so they can return to live with him in his perfection! ;)

I am so grateful to be able to serve with his name next to mine.

I may not be perfect but I know how hard life is, I also know that if we seek him he will find us and never lead us astray. 

If I can but help one single person find his light, that soul will always be blessed, and I will strive to spread his word through out the world, all ends, and I will not stop until everyone has a piece of his love.

I love the Lord with all my heart.

Hermana Lyman

You are hereby assigned.

Last Friday could not have been better!

I knew last week my call had been assigned, and it'd be here this week.

Monday- "Okay, call should be here wednesday!"

Tuesday- " One more day!"

Wednesday- "Okay maybe the mail man forgot"

Thursday-"Where are you call? I'm about to start a man hunt"

Friday- 8:00am 

Dad- "Syd, wanna drive up to the post office?"

Syd- "YES!"

8:30- 

"Dear Sister Lyman,

you are herby called to serve as a missionary of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

You are assigned to labor in the Washington Everett Mission. It is anticipated that you will serve for a period of 18 months.

You should report to the Mexico Missionary Training Center on Wednesday October 9, 2013. You will prepare to preach the gospel in the spanish language."

I literally burst out in tears when I read " Mexico Missionary Training Center" I knew right then, that I was learning spanish. 

For months I would plead with the lord to give me the slightest hint of where I was going. I had millions of places running through my head. Germany, California, Canada, Europe. 

By the time my call had arrived my mind was blank. I had no idea.

I know with everything  that I am going to the right place. I know that this is the perfect place. The language will be a little hard, but if thats the only think I have to worry about that thats awesome.

I love this gospel and I'm so ecstatic to share it with the world!

Love: Hermana Lyman

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