Ever since I was a little girl in primary, I have always wanted to go on a mission.When singing the song, “I hope they call me on a Mission…” I never thought that as a girl, I wasn’t expected to go on a mission; I thought everyone did and I had the desire. In later years, I watched the video, “Called to Serve” and was in tears when all the missionaries sang that song in all their different languages.I had the spirit testify to me that I would serve a mission.When I reached the age of 21, I was in Florida working for Walt Disney World.There I spent more money than I made, but was determined to go home and work towards my mission.By the time I turned 22, I was ready and I couldn’t turn in my papers fast enough.All of the doctor’s appointments seemed never ending!I finally had my papers submitted November 24th and received my call on December 12th.That day I had my family and some friends come watch me open the papers.I had no idea what to expect, but when I read Ukraine Kyiv I was in total shock.I think that if I had not had so many people over and watching my reaction, I would have had a panic attack.I guess in the back of my mind I thought I would end up serving somewhere in the Midwest US.Ukraine sounded soo foreign and I knew absolutely nothing about it.After doing some research and talking to some people who have been there and loved it, I am feeling more comfortable, but I don’t think that my shock will settle down all the way until I’m about half-way through my mission.What I am most excited for is the new Temple that will be completed in Kiev while I am on my mission.I can’t imagine the missionary opportunities that it will bring!
Go to dearelder.com, Click on Write a Letter, In the scroll down menu click Ukraine Kiev, Then, write a missionary, Fill out your return information, Type Sister Meagen Howell, Then, fill in your email address, Write your letter, Click Send Letter. There you go! Meagen would love to hear from you!
Sending Meagen a letter!
Ukraine "pouch" service: NOTE: Only postcards and letters that are single sheet, folded into three-panels, and taped at the top only (no envelopes), may be sent through the pouch.
Sister Meagen Shawn Howell Ukraine Kyiv Mission POB 30150 Salt Lake City UT 84130-0150
Ukraine Mailing Address: (for mailing packages and envelopes)
Meagen Howell vul. Yabluneva 1 s. Sofiivska Borshahivka Kyevo-Svyatoshinskiy rayon Kyivska oblast 08131 UKRAINE