Hola todos! ... This is my last email as a missionary. Writing that out bring me an incredible amount of emotions. I am sad, yes, but mostly enthusiastic for the future! I know more than ever that "God's thoughts are not our thoughts, his ways are not our ways," And so he has a beautiful, perfect plan for each of us. I am excited to progress as his child, and know that the required progression will come from experiences that the mission will not give me. The mission gave (and us giving me still, for 6 more days!) Me priceless experiences and circumstances, and has allowed me to grow and apply the Atonement in my life. I am truly a new creature in Christ, and hope to keep changing.
It was a great week, filled with miracles. We started the week off with my last normal interview with President, it was phenomenal.
Great lesson with Carmen and Camila. They are to be baptized the 22 of July, and are very excited.
Emma and Rene are probably the highlight of the week, Rene has serious physical and mental illnesses as lasting effects of past and current addictions, and Emma is his sweet old lady sister, who cares for him even though he hates her and tries to run away. The spirit testified very strongly as we read about Christ lifting us up and helping us with our burdens.
On Sunday we saw a few miracles. It started raining hard in the morning, but stopped after we prayed and asked God to stop it, so that people could go to church (we are teaching a few people with weak health that are very effected by the weather, I have no idea why they chose to live here hahaha), and soon after the rain stopped!
Another miracle was that Sherly came to church on her own, and showed up even though she was a little late.
I love Chile with all my heart. The weather, geography, culture, food, hot drinks, rain, bandurrías (a crane-like yellow bird, they are literally everywhere), la casuela, y etc., and most of all, the people! Son todos muy "de piel." (Of skin, it means loving, loves hugs) I realized a few weeks ago that I feel homesick, not for Utah, but for my mission. Past areas, people that have grown to be my family. That being said, I am beyond excited to see yall in a few days.
I will be home on Saturday, my homecoming will be on the 16th. All are invited, message me for details!
Para siempre Dios esté con vos, espero siempre recordar de Chile y mi familia acá. Hasta vernos con el rey 🇨🇱
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| Last call with the Hermana Leaders |
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| Last Goodbye with Alberto |
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| After 1.5 years, finally learning to make bread |
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| Hermano Silva |
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| Valdivia Stake President Godoy and his family |
