Hola!
I could start out with a bunch of
cliches....time flies fast when you are having fun, all good things come
to an end, and many more.
First of all, I love
Argentina. I love the mission. I have even learned to appreciate and
enjoy all the dog chasing, door slamming, hot summers, cold winters,
animals biting, food eating, and everything else that has come along
with the package.
I would like to take this last opportunity I will have,
with my name badge still on, to share my testimony. A testimony that
leads to conversion may be the biggest blessing we receive from the
mission. This work is not about me, or us, this is God`s work, it is
about helping his children return back to his presence. In God`s perfect
plan he uses us, his imperfect children, to bring to pass this great and
marvelous work. I could also list any number of lessons that have been
learned - by forced experience, the agency of others, and situations
that one would never imagine before this little adventure called the
mission. One comes to realize the value of diligence, obedience, faith,
love, patience, humility. (And not to mention the value of conveniences
such as a washing machine, hot water, hot sauce and flavorful food, and
that a few blisters never hurt anyone)
More than anything I can testify that our Savior lives.
It is through His grace that we repent and can become more like Him. I
know this because I have felt it in my own life, and also seen it in the
lives of others in Virginia and Argentina. And now, my son, I have
told you this that ye may learn wisdom, that ye may learn of me that
there is no other way or means whereby man can be saved, only in and
through Christ. Behold, he is the life and the light of the world.
Behold, he is the word of truth and righteousness. (Alma 38:9) I
know that our Heavenly Father loves us perfectly. Happiness and peace in
this life comes through obeying his commandments. I testify of the
truthfulness of the Book of Mormon. I have come to absolutely love this
book. (If I had to sell something door to door, this is probably the
only product I could be passionate about.) I testify of Joseph Smith,
and also that God has called a living prophet.
Thank you for all your prayers and thoughts. They have
been felt. God listens to us. Through coming to know and love our
Savior, we can love those around us. The greatest experiences in life
come when God uses us as instruments in his hands. I love my Savior
Jesus Christ. I love this gospel. Sometimes I think, why are we not
running down the street with our hands in the air to let everyone know
of this message....We have a purpose so important in the life, to
prepare to return to the presence of God.
The church is true. Let us keep going with more faith.
Que sigan adelante! Que seamos firmes y diligentes en nuestros
convenios. Les quiero!
Hermana Andrews
Mision Argentina Rosario, enero 2014-julio 2014
