Week 39

The Last week in America, thoughts, reflection

My date has been moved to May 24th! Haha maybe I said that in my last email, but it's been an amazing adventure!

I can't believe that it's actually happening, period. This whole time in Gilbert, I've put Japan far off in my mind. I've put my heart here and that's where it still is, but I know that the Lord needs me there. 

So what have I learned from Gilbert? Tons of things!

Firstly, involve the Lord. When you truly care, you when involve Him. My relationship with Heavenly Father has grown so much!

Secondly, let God guide your life. The harder you try to lead your life, the harder it gets. Let Christ lead it, let Him take the "steering wheel". When you fully rely on Him, that's when you can receive the most peace and happiness.

Thirdly, prayer is powerful and real. Kneel and pray with intent to listen and to act. I have found so much peace and have received many answers through prayer.

So this past week has been nuts really. Getting ready and trying to work the hardest as well! We've seen lots of small miracles and the goodbyes have been frequent :(. But! It's been awesome to know that people are out there for you!

One thing I thought of this past week. We had zone conference and I played a piano piece called "Goin' Home" and it had melodies from "God be With You Till We Meet Again" and "Called to Serve"! It was super spiritual and apparently President and Sister Wright cried ;(. 

I honestly can't think about the last week right now, today has already been so crazy. We went with Sister's Watkins and Heaton and my comp Elder Moore and we went to the Phoenix Airport to get my COVID test! Then I had my last interview with President Wright which was a great experience. I gave him some info so I can come to the mission reunions and such! But yeah, I leave tomorrow morning to head to the mission office at 6, do paperwork, and then we go to the airport at 7 or 8 and then we fly out at 10! So it'll be a crazy day tomorrow, but it'll be an adventure for sure! 

Love you all! See you on the other side!