I'm an avid reader, and the internet is a great distraction to me. Lately I've become addicted to a place called TheBoard. It used to be independent but is now owned by BYU, pretty much. It's an advice board. Well, I look up things that interest me on here and see what people have to say. In lieu of Ryan being at the MTC I looked up missionary + girlfriend + waiting. Most of the posts don't like the idea. So what, right? A lot of people are down on it. Missionaries are supposed to be dedicated! But some of the responses make me feel conflicted. 

This for instance quotes at length an article from long ago about not dating exclusively and not dating young men before they go on their mission, especially. 

I can understand, it makes sense. But they act as if there is not alternative. And what is funny to me is that a lot of general authorities and apostles and some of the Prophets married their girl-who-waited.

Also, I talked to my Bishop about two weeks ago, right after Ryan left. He has known Ryan and myself for a long time, and knew we were dating. He told me that our letter writing will be a great spiritual experience and that I can be a wonderful support for him. My parents agree. My grandparents agree. It's funny, and I don't really think I'll regret saying this later, it isn't for everyone; but it is for us.

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