It's weird to think that this will be my last blog. My companions have
to keep reminding me that I do NOT have a month still left. This
journey has been truly incredible. I feel so blessed with all the
people I've been able to meet and all the experiences that have broken
me down, strengthened me, and prepared me for what will come to my
next chapter in life.
We were able to do some more service this week (painting/sanding
fences, feeding an investigator's cats, helping clean houses). I love
doing service! It just feels so good and can be very therapeutic as
well haha. We had some great lessons with Mason, Frank, and Bob. We
were able to have members with us at all the lessons which really
makes a difference, especially with Frank and Bob and we can't relate
to all their life experiences and level of intellect. But they are
great and it's so fun seeing them all come closer to Christ through
little moments of inspiration :)
As I reflect over these last 17 months or so, I think about how my
testimony has continued to increase. Before I came out, all the things
of the gospel I believed were true just because they seemed to be
true, and now with all the experiences I've had, I have more surety
and conviction. I feel that I have a much strong relationship with my
Heavenly Father because I've had to rely on Him and trust in Him. I
have seen His love for me in so many ways and to know of a surety that
He knows me by name and knows my needs. I understand the Savior's
Atonement even more, that is more than just my sins that He suffered
for, but for my weaknesses, pains, and trials, and that He can truly
carry me through, if I let Him. I know that God blesses us with
families to strengthen us and support us. We can find happiness and
strength when we have Christ centered in our homes. I know that He
blesses us with prophets to help lead and guide us and to know how we
can endure today and that we have a prophet still on the earth today!
I know Thomas S. Monson is a prophet of God. I know that the Book of
Mormon is the word of God and adds a second witness to the Bible of
our Savior and His gospel, that if followed, will guide us safely home
to our Father in Heaven. I know that families CAN be together forever
as we all strive to live righteously and have eternal life as our
goal. I know that prayer works. God hears us and He will answer and
guide in His time and His way. My testimony can continue, but those
are the fundamentals that have become my way of life. I love this
gospel and I know the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is
the true church once again established on the earth in it's fulness! I
love you all. I could not have served this mission without all the
love and support from you each individually and collectively. Thank
you. I am excited to be reunited with my family and friends, but I
know that a piece of my heart will always be here in Idaho with my
brothers and sisters that have strengthened me as I've strengthened
them. What an incredible experience that I can never replace and will
never regret! As a favorite hymn says, God be with you till we meet
again :)
Love,
Sister Wightman
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