abstractpoet 1 / - Nov 25, 2009 #1In 200 words, describe a setback you have encountered in your life. Explain how you have handled the situation and what you have learned from it.I had know for the past seven years that this day would come, but it didn't make it any easier. As my Mom backed the mini-van out of the driveway, I looked up at our house. It would be a year before I would see it again.My dad had decided to take a sabbatical to the Washington DC area. I was fifteen, just getting ready to start my sophomore year. We settled in the Virginian Beltway and though I loved the humidity, I became miserable waiting to go back home. I greatly regret that I spent the first six months waiting to go back to Utah. I didn't realize that this was my chance to bless others and be a representative of the LDS Church. With counseling from my dad and daily scripture study, I decided to stop feeling sorry for myself and work on serving others. I grew immensely and had the type of "New Era" missionary experiences I always wanted. By completely changing my attitude, I made lifelong friends and came to love where I was.I learned the importance of having a positive attitude and being selfless. After that year, I was sad to leave Virginia, but went back to Utah as a stronger person. I may have been raised in Utah, but I grew up in Virginia.This is more than 200 words, so I need to cut it down. Thank you for your time!
EF_Kevin 8 / 13,321 129 Nov 26, 2009 #2I had known for seven years that...I greatly regret that I spent the first six months waiting to go back to Utah.It's too bad it needs to be shorter, because it is so interesting -- as I read it, I wanted to know more about the New Era missionary experience.Great last sentence!