Well, this is my last email . . . for real, this time. Wednesday will be my last day as a full-time missionary. I love my mission. It has been incredible, and I can't fully express how grateful I am for the opportunity I've had to serve God in this way.
It wasn't always easy, but it's not meant to be easy! "Salvation is not a cheap experience"- Elder Holland "It takes a price to come to know God"- President Nakken. Not easy, but worthwhile because I can truly say that I know God is real, that Christ is real, that they love us, and that they guide us through the Holy Ghost! I can truly say that I know my Savior, and He means everything to me.
Christ is the only reason we can live with God again. "There shall be no other name given nor any other way nor means whereby salvation can come unto the children of men, only in and through the name of Christ the Lord omnipotent"- Mosiah 3:17 As we use His gift of the atonement to change and progress, we unlock the gate to eternal life. When we have the chance to share that with others, we should never pass it up.
I will miss my friends here, but will keep in touch with all of them. I am so grateful for the opportunities I've had to meet all the people I have taught and served with.
Our friend Nahum is getting baptized today, and it is the perfect finish to my time here! He has incredible faith and is so ready to make this covenant. So often when people are baptized I feel like I had only a small part in their journey. Christ is the one who truly carries them, and they are so, so strong to overcome temptation, preconceived notions, as well as opposition from family and friends! I am truly amazed by these people and their faith!
Thanks for coming on this journey with me! I have learned and grown so much, and I hope that I have changed. I hope I have become more like my Savior and come to know Him! I think I can say that I have!
See you in a few days :)
Pictures: Christmas!!!!, the beautiful place I live, the beautiful person I live with lol, Nahum, Christmas packages in the office
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