Well, this will be my final email to you and
the last email that I will send out. Looking back, it’s been very neat to see
my mission unfold as I have visited with old members in my older areas that I
served in. It has been such a ride and the time of my life! I truly feel that
my mission and areas I served in were inspired by my Heavenly Father. I have
nothing but spiritual experiences and the best of memories in seeing people
change their lives and truly come unto Christ by learning and following him.
The experiences of my mission have left lasting marks that I will always
remember and cherish for the rest of my life! Seeing people change their lives
brings a gratifying feeling to my heart.
Being here for two years
has really allowed me to develop a genuine love for this country and the people
within it!! The culture and people are wonderful, and I can’t thank them enough
for what they have done!
Growing up, I often
thought that missionary work was peculiar. They dress a little weird. Are
always wearing ties and shirts with name tags. People here think we are the CIA
and out to arrest them at times. Some would think that it is weird and even a waste
of time that I give two years at this age to leave my home and preach The Gospel
and dedicate my life to that.
Well, I can tell you with
all my heart that it has been one of the greatest joys that I will carry with
me for my entire life and I have seen the blessings from doing so. In my short
life and time here in the mission, I have come to a further love and testimony
of my Savior and Redeemer. I have given much thought and ponder to life’s
purpose and what truly brings everlasting happiness even after this life and I
am left with the conclusion that it comes through him. His love and mercy are
extended to all of God’s children through his sacrifice and eternal price he
paid in giving his life. He paid a price so that our sins can be erased, that we commit in our lives, through repentance; he allows for sinners to be born again and make everlasting covenants and will continue to fortify us as we continue to perfect ourselves as we part from this life.
I have a firm belief that he is real and has saving power that I have seen personally as well as in other people. He is the Christ! The son of the living god and by following him through change and action we show our true love to God.
Christ lives, and He is the founder of this church. Through modern day revelation, God continues talking to us through prophets and apostles guiding us!
There are so many things I have come to know, but I simply want to testify that God lives and that I know that this is the truth. Jesus is the Christ and Redeemer and I know that with all of my heart. I will leave it at that because I know pictures say it better than words. Here's to two of the greatest years of my life in Chile!
Thanks and love you all.
