"Go Forth and Serve" -- Go For It

I came across an excellent blog post last week from a recent convert to the LDS Church in which the author sought to encourage young men and women who are considering serving a mission.  Link:

http://lemmonythings.wordpress.com/2013/09/20/go-elder-message-to-pre-missionary/

"I don’t have brothers, or sons . . . So I don’t know the complete psyche of the young men in this matter.  But I have enough guy friends and enough girlfriends who have served to know how it may feel when your toes are to the edge of the cliff–ready to jump into midair–and ready to serve a mission somewhere you’ve never been. But, I also know why you should jump."