This will be my last email because sadly my time as a missionary is coming to a end. (And honestly it would just be weird if i still wrote a weekly email).
Wow we had a incredible week. K---- got baptized on Tuesday. He is so solid. His mom got to come to his baptism and now has asked for Sundays off of work so that she can come to church. They are such awesome people who have testimonies of the gospel. Kevin wants to be a missionary and he started carrying a side bag like the elders wear. He is carrying around pamphlets with him everywhere. He is great.
This week has been truly amazing. We have done some great finding and found some awesome families to teach. We saw so many miracles this week. I love being a missionary!
I'll keep this short and sweet. My mission means the world to me. It really has been indescribable. I know I am not the same person I was 18 months ago. It's weird - the days seemed long and trying, but the time was short and sweet. I have honestly learned so much about the scriptures, the gospel, following the Spirit, loving the people. Just way too much to explain in a, email, but I have loved every moment of my mission. I can't imagine what my life would've been like if I hadn't decided to serve. I am eternally grateful. I have learned so many things and met so many wonderful people. I have seen so many miracles. I know that all these things are going to help me become the person my Heavenly Father wants me to be.
I want to bear my testimony I know the gospel is true. I know missionary work is the work of salvation. I know my Savior lives, and it is through His grace and mercy we can live again. I know the Book of Mormon is the word of God. I know faith in Jesus Christ results in miracles and that the Church of Jesus Chirst of Latter-day Saints is true. Joesph Smith saw God, the Father and Jesus Christ. The gospel was restored. Hallelujah.
Of this I testify, Amen.
Love you all so much!
See y'all soon!
Hermana Nielson
P.S. K----!
My funeral
We found a turtle helping a less active with yardwork
Hermana M-----
Familia L----
Almost Abby again... Thank you for your post each week. We have loved reading about your experiences and your love for the work and for the people that you serve. Your testimony, which has been shaped somewhat by your experiences of the last 18 months, by your mission president, as he has taught you and encouraged you and helped you to recognize and love the influence of the Holy Ghost will guide you for the rest of your life and influence your decisions for good...if you allow it to. We are so excited to see you again and hear first hand your experiences. Love, G&G Nielson
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