large, white envelopes

So many mission calls, so many new missonaries heading out. It's such an exciting time. And though it's not me heading out, I think I'm living vicariously through all the young men that I know. I swear I am just as excited as they are about opening that big, white envelope. One thing I have noticed is how right their call seems. Hmmmm how do I explain this...
Before they open it, it's a huge mystery. They could go anywhere. Anything is a possibility. Then, when the secret is revealed, it seems like it was always meant to be that way. It just fits so perfectly. With their personality, with their likes and dislikes, with who they are and who they will someday become. And you know they will be so great there, because that is where they belong. And you laugh that you ever considered them going anywhere else. Because where they were called is where the Lord wants them, and it's exactly where they need to be.
Oh how I admire those young men. I am so grateful to them for the incredible example of service the past, present and future missionaries are to me. And I'm not going to lie, I sorta wish I was going on a mission.