This is the 2nd update for Sister Allred. Hopefully I can be a bit quicker in updating her blog while she is away. She is doing well and loving it at the MTC. Here are some bits from her email:
"Also last week I forgot to tell you about when we had a sub and we had to go play hide and go find the "investigator" it was so much fun! Brother Anderson went and ran out of the classroom and then we had to go find him and street contact him! it was really fun we all like booked it out of the classroom and ran to find him! then when we did we were talking and the classic what makes your church different then other churches questions came up and so we were like uhhh we have the spirit and then we couldn't even explain what it was.. but it was still fun!! Then on Saturday we had another TRC and this time it went so well!! We had to talk to them about prayer and since they were all ready members we just asked them questions and had them read scriptures on praying with real intent it was awesome! we had to do 2 twenty minute "lessons" and the second lesson we had two high school aged girls and they were so fun to teach! and they really helped us with our Korean and then like just made us laugh. there is such a difference when you are teaching and happy and the people you are teaching are happy. the spirit is so much stronger and they can learn a lot more from the spirit then from us with our broken Korean! So this next Saturday we are teaching about the Book of Mormon! I am so excited! especially since like I have found a new love for the Book of Mormon and I cant help but smile when I talk about it! Even in Korean! ha ha Seriously who knew that it could contain so much.. I'm shocked.. it is like my new best friend! I have gained a whole new testimony of it and what it can do to your life if you just read it!
I still have my moments of what in the world am I doing here but then the lord being well the Lord gives me the boosts I need.. and its usually through someone else! So remember that if you are prompted to say something or to just smile at someone do it.. you never know when the Lord is using you as someones help for that day! Try to be able to keep the spirit with you always he is such an awesome companion!!"
Well this is the end for now, more to come as Sister Allred's mission continues......

Mission Update #1

This is the first of many updates to Megan's BLOG by her family. She has asked up to keep everyone updated while she is serving her mission in the Korea Daejon Mission. Sister Allred left on July 27th and she has been out for almost 2 weeks now. She has asked that everyone please write her letters either through the mail or on DearElder.com This will help save time when she is able to access her email on her P-Day . We will be posting parts of her letters and emails on her BLOG.
Sister Allred is being taught by Brother Pendley. She has a great group of Sisters she is with. Her companion is Sister Sagers from Provo. Her roomies are Sister G ( I need to find her name) from Mongolia, Sister Knapp from Pocatello, Sister Grahamn and Sister Terry. Three of the group will be going to Daejon, and the others to Seoul and Pusan.
Sister Allred says, "I am actually loving it here so far and am so excited to actually be here. It's crazy how strong the Spirit is everywhere and how much I have learned about the Gospel and it's only my second day!"
This is a story she relayed to us:"Sister K hurt her back during the BBall game. During personal study she started crying and the Elders automatically jumped up and asked if she wanted a blessing. They found another Elder with oil and gave her a blessing. It was amazing! We were all in tears. What made it so special I think is that they did it without hesitation. I don't know if any other Elders would have jumped up so fast. It was cool. We are definitely blessed with having so many priesthood holders around."
So this is what we have so far. We expect to hear from her tomorrow and we will update as the weeks go by. Please remember her in your prayers and write her when you can.

the time has arrived!

well the time is here! I get set apart as a missionary TONIGHT!! AH!! There are so many emotions running through me its crazy! I cant believe its here! In April I thought it was so far away and im never going to get there and boom its time to start a new chapter in my life! I was so happy to see my friends on Sunday! I couldn't have been happier! I am so thankful for all of my support! So goodbye to my old life and hello to the mission! here are my addresses in case you didn't get them!
MTC Address ( I will be there until sometime in October)
Sister Megan Nicole Allred
MTC Mailbox # 305
KOR-DAE 1011
2005 N 900 E
Provo, UT 84604-1793

Mission Home Address
Sister Megan Allred
Korea Daejeon Mission
Daejeon PO Box 38
Daejeon-si
Chungcheong-bukdo 300-600
South Korea
Phone: 82 42-628-1482

Email
megan.allred@myldsmail.net

remember I would love to hear from you! Till we meet again!
-Megan over and out!

P.S. I will try to have someone update telling you all of my adventures!... we will see how that goes!

lets slow it down...

man oh man time is flying by!! I only have two weeks.. TWO WEEKS! till I leave for my mission... crazy!! Everyone keeps asking me how im feeling.. how do you think im feeling?!? nervous, scared to death, sick, and amazingly happy all at the same time and that doesnt even scratch the surface. Today was my last day inside at work and I only have two more days of work total.. where has the time gone?? I felt like I had more time but it slips through your fingers and boom its gone. I feel like im not ready and I still have a ton to get but I guess in all reality I dont.. but doesnt everyone feel this way when something huge is going to happen in their life or is it just me?? I blame my sweet mother for making me a worry wart and stresser-outer... I could have done without these traits, my life would be so much more simple. Oh well I do and I have to manage through it and remember to grip onto reality. I dont know if I will update this before I leave but I will have my mom or sister update this on my many adventures in the MTC and Korea... man too weird I tell ya. Im just hoping I can get past my food fears and be a little adventurous and not be afraid to try things and not constantly feel like throwing up.. wish me luck! Dont get me wrong I am excited for this next chapter in my life and wouldnt want it any other way.. I mean this is a once in a lifetime opportunity and im going to take it and run with it! Just remember I love you all and I will miss you all dearly!

Fathers Day!!

Well since it is fathers day I thought I should write something about my daddy. He is a goofball and if you know him you know what I mean! I love having fun with him and the good laughs that happen! I dont know what I would do without him! You can definitely tell he is his fathers son! Well daddy I sure do love you!!

Vegas, Rain, Temple prep...

ok first- as much as I love the rain, this is getting ridiculous! I want the sunshine! Going from the 100's in Vegas to this is such a bummer. It makes my mood all like depressed and it doesnt give you that happy go lucky feeling. BOO! I feel like we are never going to see the sun! ok enough of that! So this last weekend me and McCall went to Vegas! It was a short but fun little vacation! We rented a car and had a little road trip which added to the feel of the whole thing! Some of the highlights of the trip- eating a HUMONGOUS ice cream sundae from Serendipity and feeling so sick afterwards, Seeing a Vegas wedding by the Vegas sign- I even saw Elvis! ha ha, and eating another GIGANTIC bacon waffle from Hash House A Go Go. It was DELICIOUS!!! I sadly didnt finish it all! Saturday was our full day there and we had our little mishaps! ha ha everything we had planned didnt really work but as much of a bummer it was it made for a funny day! We got to see a chocolate factory who wasnt making chocolate so instead we walked around the cactus garden, we got to see the Las Vegas Neveda Temple which has an interesting architecture to it. we saw the treasure island show which was so ridiculous we didnt stay for the whole thing. Oh and we were in our room by like eight, eight thirty every night! ha ha Looking back it was just a funny vacation! It was my last little hoorah before I leave and it was a good one! I am glad I got to spend it with McCall! Now I really have to buckle down and really start prepping for the mish! I have my temple recommend so now I can set a date to go and get my endownments out! So excited! It such a huge step and am so excited! Its so scary that I leave so soon.. about ten weeks and four days! ah!! But I know that I need to trust the lord and everything will be ok!

Awesome video!

Ok so I saw this on one of my friends facebook and am in LOVE with it! It helped me get things in focus and so I hope it helps all of you in some way too!

Momma's day!

Ok since today is mothers day I just wanted you all to know that i absolutely positively LOVE my mother! She is amazing and she couldnt be a better example. I would love to be like her in so many ways and hope that one day I can be! She has taught me a lot about life and a lot about the gospel! Even in the worst of times I can look to her and know that everything will be ok! So to her I would just like to say that I love you more then words can say and thank you for just being you!! LOVE YOU!!!!
And to all the other mothers in my life, thank you for all you do for me! I will always be lucky to have you in my life! You know who you guys are!! Love ya!

Update...

Ok so this is going to be one LONG update! Hopefully I can remember everything! Well right after we had to put spike down that same week my Nana passed away.. great week eh?? well needless to say it was quite the experience and my poor momma was devastated.. which of course is understandable. So that day.. my mom got the call early like 3ish Thursday morning.. she got on a flight and left to San Diego. Me and Dad drove that Friday getting there like 8:30 ish that night. Christina, Josh, and Ricky left later Friday and stayed over in Mesquite and drove the rest of the way Saturday before her funeral. Matt, Candace, Hannah, and Kev stayed at home unable to make it due to other circumstances. Her funeral was good, it was a Buddhist one which I had never been to before. It was super hard seeing her just lying there and I was just waiting for her to move. It seems so unreal that she is gone.. it still does. The members of her church chanted and then they read a thing from someone about my Nana. Then we all got up one at a time and dropped incense in a bowl and was told while doing that think happy thoughts or what not. That was interesting. then my mom and Aunt Caroline got up and said a few things. They opened it up to anyone who wanted to say anything about my Nana, Christina was brave and got up there, it was good. I wont mention her irreverence at one point..ha ha ;] Afterwards they had a viewing type thing with sushi. I personally dont like sushi so I was made fun of.. im used to it! ha ha Christina, Josh and Ricky had to leave that next morning which stunk but that day we went and cleaned out Nana's stuff out of her room. that was hard and really surreal. It was weird to think that she wasnt coming back... We all got something of hers, she had so much stuff! We all used to tease about how she kept everything! for example she kept collecting napkins for my mom to take home so we would have napkins, so there was grocery bags full of napkins.. so funny! We left on that Tuesday and that was hard. The good thing about that trip is we got to spend time with my Uncle Bob and Aunt Gaby which doesnt happen very often since they live on the East Coast. So through all of this we were trying to get Kev ready for his mission. He reported to the MTC on April 20th. My grandma and Auntie Debbie came the weekend before to hear him talk at church and it was good spending time with them before he left. He did an awesome job with his talk, I joked with him that even though he didnt talk for too long everyone was satisfied because thats the most they ever heard him talk before! ha ha he can be quiet sometimes but thats ok! Then the Tuesday before he left the Stake President came over to set him apart as a Missionary. That was a fantastic experience and I am grateful for our Stake President and how in tune with the spirit he really is! That night was hard knowing that we want be seeing him for 2 whole years. But he is doing the right thing by serving our Lord in Japan and by doing his duty. Then Wednesday came and I debated all morning whether I was going to go with them to the MTC to drop him off or not. I decided against it because it doesnt sound like a pleasant experience. You go in park at the curb you get out get his stuff and there is a missionary waiting for him and you hug him and he walks away and you drive away. they are ripping the bandaid off I guess. Luckily that same morning I was suppose to recieve my mission call. We were all worried that it wouldnt get there before they left but it did!! We got Ricky on the phone and I opened it.. scariest moment ever! ha ha I am called to serve in the Korea Daejeon Mission!!! We were all shocked! Korea had never entered my mind at all!!! Christina and I looked up stuff on her phone that day and tried seeing what we could find! It seems like it is a fun mission and doesnt look to scary! ha ha I am just worried about the food and learning the language! So lately I have been on this rollercoaster of emotions- happy then sad then happy then scared.. it will get easier, I know! I have just finished up my big projects in school and have just two more things to do and I will be done.. yay for getting my Associates finally!!! I leave for the MTC July 27th.. so soon yet so far away! ha ha Oh and then I went to a single adult meeting at the conference center.. its a historical event so I had to mention it.. I was part of something historical! woot ha ha The Brethren are truly inspired and Heavenly Father knows what he is doing so I am excited to see the changes! Yay for the Gospel! Hopefully I have remembered everything.. probably not but thats my update!

Spike!

Rip Spikey.. you were the best dog ever!! Love you lots and lots! I'll miss you!!

Irish blessing

ok so I realized that I changed my blog heading today and the Irish blessing isn't going to be on there anymore! so I wanted to post it cause I thought it was cute!

May your blessings outnumber
the shamrocks that grow,
and may trouble avoid you
wherever you go!

anyways there it is! ain't it cute?!?!

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Also HAPPY ST PATRICKS DAY! Just read the heading to my blog and there is an Irish blessing for ya! much LOVE!

Ephraim aka TURKEY TOWN!

ok so I said that I would write about my good time in Ephraim despite what was going on at home! Friday was an adventure! David was super nice and picked me up! I was so excited to see him! I haven't seen him in a LONG time! We were having fun talking and catching up and we got all the way down to Spanish Fork when the car we were in (Davids girlfriends) died! Luckily we werent on the freeway and he was able to get us to the side of the road..it was sad! There was a nice guy that came and gave us a tow. his name was Jaime but prounanced hi-may, it was kinda funny! But he was super nice and I am grateful that there are still nice people out there! So David was on the phone with some people trying to figure out what could be wrong. We couldn't figure it out so he tried to call Jed and he didnt answer and then I called Jamie. Luckily Jamie answered and I kinda told her what was going on and then I was like talk to David. He took the phone and then he asked for Jed..it was just funny! So Jed was nice and said that he would come. While we were waiting for Jed we went and got some food! We sat and talked and it was funny because the reason David took Amanda's car was because he didnt want his truck breaking down..well that worked well! ha ha He was super bummed! He was excited to come and be with all of us! Jed finally got there and David decided he was going to stay with the car and Amanda was coming with his truck so that they could get a car dolly Saturday. I didnt want to just leave David there but there wasnt much else we could do! So I went back to Ephraim with Jed, I felt like a kid getting switched between the parents cause I had all my stuff and all that jazz, it was just funny. I honestly thought it was going to be awkward between me and Jed but it was so much fun! It seemed like the drive went by super fast, maybe its because I was loopy and tired, I dont know! ha ha We finally made it to Ephraim and the first person I saw getting inside was Jamie! I was SO excited! So I ran and gave her a big hug! It was just what I needed after everything! We ended up talking to everyone and then going downstairs to watch Knights Tale. Me and Jamie didnt stay down there long cause the chillow we were on wasnt comfortable and we werent feelin the movie! We went upstairs and got ready for bed but just ended up staying up chattin and stuff! Saturday rolled around and we were the first ones up. I was tired but those beds were so uncomfortable so I couldnt sleep. We ended up in Cha's room since she was up. After breakfast Jamie, Heather, and Alaura went over to the Wellers. While they were there The rest of us went over to the Mtn Man store to pick up some ammo and ear plugs. After that we went back and Cha, Jed and Quinn played frisbee while I chilled in the hammock Jed set up. I wasnt feelin the whole frisbee thing so it gave me time to think. Looking back I should have kept myself busy to keep my mind off things but thats just not how I am! The other three got back and we went shootin! Gettin to the area we were going to shoot we practically went jeeping! The dirt roads were so beat up! It was fun though! We got to the area and I wasnt feelin it. It wasnt what was on my mind. So I let everyone else shoot and have fun and Jamie stayed back with me. It was still fun seeing everyone shoot! Cha came and was like Megan come shoot and I said im not feeling just with everything going on. Then I lost it.. I hurried behind the Jeep and Jamie being the fantastic person she is came over and helped me put myself back together. Jed came over and poor guy didnt know what to do! But it was still a nice gesture. I didnt want everyone else noticing so I wiped my tears and covered my eyes with Jamies sunglasses! We both ended up shooting and it was fun! The shot gun hurt cause im a wimp and the kick it had hurt a lot! ha ha We shot a lot of the guns and then let everyone else have some more fun! When we got back from shooting we ate and came back and put in Robin Hood. Jed wast he first to leave and me and jamie left not too long after him. We went over to the Manti Temple and took some pics. After that we were on the road for three hours but it went by way fast! I think it has to do with the company your in! =] I got to stay in Cedar until Monday and that was a lot of fun! We didnt do much just watched tv, movies, and went to church, but it was just what I needed! I loved loved being in the same area as Jamie cause I feel like its been forever since we really got to hang out. Most of the time we just go to breakfast or lunch but hey I'll take it! Needless to say I was sad the weekend ended but Im so glad it actually happened! Im sad David didnt come spend it with us but im glad it almost happened! goes to show that we can actually all get together! Hopefully we can plan another one really soon! I just love my friends!
Also next time we will get a group picture since it didnt happen this time!
Oh and I'll get pictures up when I steal them from Jamie and when I get mine uploaded!

Families can be together forever....

So this past weekend has been interesting. I'll post about all the fun stuff I did later but right now I need to get some thoughts out of my head. My nana is really sick and we didnt think she would make it past the weekend. My mom flew out Friday night and my dad and lil bro left on Saturday. My mom came home on Friday a little before I left for Ephraim and was in tears. I havent seen my mom that scared in awhile so I knew it was bad. Despite what was going on I went to Ephraim. It was hard for me to keep my feelings in check and be happy. I did a fairly good job but I had a lot of time to think. What if she really doesnt make it this weekend or this next week, how is it going to effect everyone? I know that a few of us will be emotional wrecks and cry but its part of being human. It got me thinking about family and about what that word even means. What does being an eternal family mean and have I been taking that for granted...Saturday night me and jamie went and took pictures at the Manti Temple. It was so peaceful there and we even saw a couple that was just married. Being just on the temple grounds helped me realize that I am part of eternal family and it just felt nice. Its hard to explain. Even though my mom isnt sealed to my nana, I know that the opportunity will be there and its comforting to know that we have the ability to do temple work and seal families together forever! Its hard for me to explain things and not ramble but its nice to just splurge ya know! I am so so grateful for my family and I love them all a lot! I think that with the busy world today we take our families for granted, they will be there tomorrow so its all good, right?? no not right. We dont know where life will take us and we need to spend that time with our family and let them know we love them. Its sad that it had to come to this to make me realize and solidify what I know and how I feel. Family is important and im not going to take my eternal family for granted anymore. Its a peaceful thing to know that we will see each other again and death isnt the end, its just a new beginning. It may suck for us here on earth seeing our loved ones go but they are paving a road for us to meet them somewhere far better then here. We will see what this week holds but Im glad I have the gospel in my life!

continuation...

Ok so it wouldnt let me write along with posting the video so ya! I love John Allred! He is one of my favorites to listen to!! I dont know much about the other artist but he isnt to bad himself! I LOVE this song and the way they both changed it up a bit! So I thought I would share with you all his awesome talent and a fantastic video! Hope you all enjoy!

Allred and j.wride cover Kanye West's "Heartless"

fast sunday...

In the spirit of what today means, I wanted to write a list of things I know to be true, my testimony of sorts. Lately I have been struggling with some major decisions in my life. I still am not a 100% positive on what the answer is but through it all there are some things I do know. I may not know my answer now but I do know that sooner or later it will come. If I continue to trust Heavenly Father and do what is right, it will all fall into place. I KNOW that we have a Heavenly Father that LOVES us and is there for us. I KNOW that he answers prayers. I KNOW that these answers may not come immediately but they do come. I KNOW that even though I may stray or do wrong, He is there for me. I KNOW that we have a Savior that atoned and died for us. I KNOW that we can return to our Heavenly Father and we have the opportunity to choose right and have our place in the Celestial Kingdom right next to him. I KNOW that we can be reunited with those who have passed before us. I KNOW that I WILL see them again. There IS life after death and I am grateful for that knowledge. I KNOW that everyone we meet will influence us in some way, it is up to us to choose whether we let it effect us. I KNOW that I have a family that LOVES me and is there for me, no matter WHAT may happen. I KNOW that I have a Heavenly Father and Savior that will NEVER leave me and want to hear from me. I KNOW that I have a LOT more to learn and I will stumble but I always have a place to return. I KNOW my Heavenly Father LIVES. I KNOW that at some point we will all gain our testimony. Mine is still growing and it comes in little pieces at a time but like it says in the scriptures-line upon line, precept upon precept. I KNOW that I have a place and role in this world and I KNOW that Heavenly Father will be there for me every step of the way in my journey. I KNOW I have the fullness of the Gospel in my life and have Latter Day leaders who receive revelation. I KNOW that the Gospel of Jesus Christ is here and it is REAL. This is what I KNOW. Like I said, I still have a ways to go but with the Savior, Heavenly Father, and family by my side I can get there. I have an eternity to become perfect and have a life here and now to start preparing for it...
" Peace I leave with you, My peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid." John 14:27....
"Go to sleep in peace, for God is awake!"
*for those of you who don't recognize the picture its called "Lost No More" by Greg Olsen

Valentine's day!

So for Valentines Day me and some friends decided we wanted to go have a girls night out! So Me, McCall, and Amanda went and had some fun! That morning I had a doctors appt which was not fun. I hate the doctors...anyway! We went to Color Me Mine, a pottery painting place, and it was fun! We didnt give ourselves enough time to paint though! Well me and McCall didnt, Manda is a pro and whipped out an idea so fast! She even got there a little after us! We all painted plates, which I thought would be easier but I am not that creative so ya! After that we went to Al Forno's. It is this really yummy Italian restaurant downtown. Me and Amanda have never been but I wasnt disappointed. It is a fairly small place but they had awesome food! It was funny because McCall made reservations, she wanted to feel special, ha ha, and we almost didnt make it there in time. I had to go do a tuck and roll action out of the car to let them know we were there.. ha ha not really a tuck and roll but close! After dinner they give you a flower as you are leaving! so cute! we felt pretty special! ha ha Of course we had to end the night with ice cream! We went to Baskin Robbins and had a delicious dessert! It was a fun day and we all looked cute and me being dumb had my camera and everything and forgot to take pics! bummer! It was fun hanging out with the homies and I am very grateful I have them in my life!

Raiden!

So I have the opportunity to watch Raiden up to 3 times a week and I love it! It can be stressful at times but I enjoy every minute of it! He is so cute and does the cutest things! He loves his grandpa and loves watching Disney sing alongs with him! He is super energetic and just the biggest goof sometimes! There is never a dull moment when he is around! I love that I have the opportunity to watch him grow and help in his learning processes. He has really started to blow kisses, which I am super proud of since that is one of the things I worked on with him! He is super smart and can understand a lot! He loves sitting in his Tonka truck he got for Christmas and loves it more when he sits in it and watches sing alongs! I will post pictures soon of it! Then when I last had him we (me, mom, and dad) were getting him ready to be dropped off to Ricky. We were like Raiden lets change your diaper and he just kinda shook his head. We said it again and were like Raiden lets change your diaper and he goes over to his diaper bag and starts throwing clothes out of it and what not and we were like what is he doing! well being the smart boy he is he was getting a diaper out! He goes and gets the diaper and throws it on the ground. He started playing with Hannah's new push around car thing and saw there was this compartment. So he goes and gets the diaper off the ground and starts shoving the diaper in this compartment and would ride around with the diaper. it was super funny. Then after awhile we were like ok Raiden it is really time for a diaper change, at this point it was just me and my dad in the room. So Raiden goes and gets the diaper, throws it on the ground, sits down, does this little roll thing that makes it so that he is laying down. It was the funniest thing!! I swear he rolled his eyes as well! I cant get over how funny and smart he is! Then after that I was like Raiden blow me a kiss and instead of blowing me a kiss he goes and kisses me on the lips and gets this huge grin on his face and acts a little shy! it was too cute! needless to say it totally made my night! I love it when I get loves from him and Hannah. There is nothing better then a hug from a little one, at least for me! anyway I just love it and am so happy I have been given the opportunity to watch him! I also love having Hannah here! She is growing up so fast!

crazy..

It's kind of ironic how my last post was about her birth and this one is about her new beginning..I don't say death because she has moved on to the next chapter in her life somewhere better then here on earth. I miss you lots and wish you were still here. The only thing that has helped me is knowing where you are and that you are there rooting for us all. Thanks for the good times and many laughs. You will always be a part of me and I will forever be grateful for you! I love you Larry! 3 stooges for life! Much love.. I couldn't ask for a better guardian angel..God be with us till we meet again!