276. 6 Things you need to do before you leave on an LDS mission! (from KSL)
This was mentioned on KSL, and sounded interesting! Preparing for a mission actually begins at an early age, and includes many things which will help you be a successful missionary. Of course, the first thing is a solid testimony of the Restored Gospel, and a desire to serve, having lived worthy for it. The ideas below may give you insights on other things which could be helpful to you. Knowing how to cook basic healthy food, and do your own laundry top the practical list! --------------------------------------------------- (Ideas from Grandma Pal) --- These ideas can help you spend the time from when you get your call to when you actually leave. Sometimes you have 4 to 6 months, and those months can provide valuable time to get your basic habits and knowledge of what a mission will be . Learning get up and go to bed early and to not be so tied to electronic devices, etc. will help you be able to adjust to mission life . If you are going to a foreign country,