Today I had to face my two biggest fears: blood and needles.

I had my doctors appointment for my mission which I have been dreading.
When I first walked into the office I was greeted by an old lady receptionist
telling me I didn't even look 15 years old. I later added to this misconception
by acting like I'm not yet 15. (I was a HUGE wuss).
The people at the doctors office were so nice. They told me that I was their
first 19 year old sister missionary and they were all so excited to be helping me:)

The blood/needles weren't as bad as I was expecting but they were still pretty
darn horrible.
The blood  wasn't taken from my arm like I thought it would be, instead it was
much more humane. I got stabbed in my finger really hard with a needle and had
to bleed into a little vial.

They gave me a dumdum because I handled it so well. :)

But then I got outside and nearly threw up and started hyperventilating so I had to sit on the sidewalk and wait until I could safely drive. (This happened when I got a TB shot a couple months ago so it's nothing to be concerned about). Once I got in the car I started crying.

I'm fine now but unfortunately more tortures are still in store for me, I have to go to the
health clinic tomorrow to get caught up on my immunizations. I haven't had any since Kindergarten! So yes, I have to get four awful shots. I'm freaking out obviously.

Okay done complaining.

I have been absolutely so blessed since I decided to go on my mission.
The one thing I was most worried about was the financial situation.
My mom doesn't have money to help out and I don't have enough
money to pay for everything myself.
My mom told me not to worry and that everything would work out and
let me tell you, it has!

The day I decided to start my papers my grandma walker offered to pay $100 a month
for my mission (1/4 of the mission).
My grandpa warner offered to pay 1/4 as well.
Then my old bishop and his wife called and offered to pay another 1/4 of my mission!
I am stunned by how generous they are. I am forever grateful.

During the appointment today we were talking about how I have slight asthma problems
but have never gotten an inhaler because it's not worth the money because the asthma
is handlable without one. My doctor left the room and next thing you know come back in with an
inhaler for me for free!
My mom and I had been really worried that the doctors appointment was going to be very
expensive because I don't have anyhealth insurance. My mom went to pay while I was still recuperating for my awful finger prick
and she discovered that my doctor had comped the entire visit. He didn't charge
us a thing. It was the sweetest thing and definitely made me tear up.

I am just truly amazed by the generosity of people.
I am so so grateful for everyone who has helped out already. 
I am going to repay them by being the best missionary I
possibly can.