How it all began
I have never been a blogger, but I found that the blogs from other missionary girlfriends has really helped me to get through the last little bit of Landon being gone, so I decided that I would try and help other girls that may be having a difficult time to know that they ARE NOT alone.

So, here's a little about me and my Missionary. We met July 1, 2011 at the Hill Cumorah Pageant. We were both really shy at first, but luckily were put in the same group that we stayed in during our free time. We both happened to be in the same scene and so one day when we were given a break, I went over to talk to him since I did not know anybody else. Then, we started spending ever second for the rest of the 2 weeks that we had together. We had a wonderful time together at the pageant as friends, but also a little more. When it was time to leave, I was heartbroken because we knew that this was something special, but we didn't think a relationship would work out because we lived so far away and we were going to two different LDS colleges - he went to BYUI and I went to BYU. Not to mention, he had yet to serve a mission. Somehow, through the next year, we made it work out and fell hard for one another thanks to Skype and ride boards. I have never wanted to be one of those girls that get stuck waiting around for one guy; but, when you find that one you've just got to do it.

Anziano Thompson

 Landon has been called to serve in the Milan Italy Mission. He entered the MTC on May 9th and is anxiously awaiting the time for him to head to Italy.

The first month of him being gone has been extremely difficult. Letters and emails only do so much for that person you are used to talking to all day every day. Every time I start to think it's getting easier, my emotions take a turn for the worst. Still, I always have those moments or those days that I KNOW that this is what I want and i wouldn't be happy any other way. Today was one of those days. I've been really down because I haven't gotten a letter for a while, but today I got my first tape. It made such a difference. Hearing his testimony grow and all of the experiences he is having is one of the greatest things that a girlfriend can experience.

Many different people suggest that for the first month you do anything to keep yourself busy. I would suggest the same thing, but sometimes that just isn't possible. For me, I am doing a new job in a new place, but I still have a lot of down time that can make me feel sad. In this case, find a new hobby that is cheap and fun to do. For instance, I'm trying blogging and photo editing. This has never been something I was interested in, but it really does help.

This is probably enough information for me today, but I'll be sure to write again soon. Considering the fact that I may not get very many readers, I will continue to do this blog for my own sake because it is somehow therapeutic.