lvoe, kat.

I felt EXACTLY what you're feeling and that's normal. I was always scared he would meet and connect with an awesome, spiritual sister missionary in England and lose interest in me! Haha! But it was the total opposite. Being apart made him realize how much he loved me! And that's what I've noticed happened to many other missionary girlfriends. Just enjoy your time with him right now and take LOTS of pictures/videos. And even though you don't fully understand the gospel, just try to help him with his big transition in his life. Daniel and I sometimes would pretend he was actually on a mission and I was an investigator so he'd practice teaching and preaching the gospel to me. It worked out because I got to learn what he believed in as well! Waiting for him to leave and that actual day is the hardest thing you'll have to experience during the wait but things will only start getting easier once he leaves! After he leaves, you can start counting down to something happy (his homecoming) instead of counting down to the dreaded day (him leaving). That's how I look at it :)

Also join the "Waiting for a Missionary" Facebook group. That also helped me a lot :) I hope I helped though! Contact me if you ever need someone to talk to!

Thanks for replying Kat! My missionary is leaving next Tuesday :c I am honestly dreading the moment but I am so proud of him as well. Thank you so much for the advice you've given me! You're absolutely right concerning viewpoint! There's a part of me dreading his leave but as well as excited for his return! I can't wait for him to come home! Your advice has given me confidence as well as hope for the future c: I know that no matter what, my missionary and I will be okay (: thanks for suggesting the facebook group, I'll check it out! And I'll definitely contact you if I need someone to talk to about this (: thanks for helping and understanding me, it really means a lot. (: p.s, sorry for the late reply!

oh and p.s.s, congratulations on your marriage!