Arrival email

I made it safe.  Love it here!  Long flight but I had some Elders on my flights!  My companion is from New Zealand!  Her name is Sister Nuku.  She's great! It is beautiful here but people drive CRAZY!  Love all of you!

The Sendoff

Bright and early Kassidy left for her mission to the Philippines this morning!

My Farewell and Last week in the USA

It has been such a fantastically busy week for me. I had my farewell at the Rupert 7th ward on the 14th where a lot of my family traveled to come support me. I loved seeing everyone! My talk was on the atonement, which is my favorite topic, and I enjoyed sharing my testimony on it with the people I care about. I also really enjoyed spending time with my sister and grandmother and having the opportunity to go to SLC with them and wandering Temple Square for a bit. Around this time before my best friend Jenna left for her mission in Peru, she told me she was feeling a little nervous/anxious but mostly numb; I am anything but "numb"! I am excited but really anxious and nervous. Going on a full time mission is a pretty big decision and once I made that decision, Satan was throwing all sorts of obstacles my way, which is sorta my way of knowing that I am doing what I'm supposed to be doing. Even though I am nervous I know my Father in Heaven will provide safety and comfort for me. I leave this Wednesday at 6:30 am out of the Twin Falls airport where I will fly to the Manila Philippine MTC. My mission is a bit North of there. I am so excited to serve my Lord. I can't wait to see what He has in store for me!

I am so grateful for everyone that came and has supported me! Also, a big for those who probably had to wake up at 4am just be there and everyone who traveled 12 hours to come! It means a a lot! See ya in 18:)