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| With Ruben and Karla |
El Último
Wow! The time has finally arrived. I never thought it would!
The last update…
I just want to share one experience from this week to keep
things brief. We were able to see Ruben and his girlfriend Karla from Texas
again this week. One last time before I said goodbye. They fed us Mexican hot
dogs!! They told us they were going through a very rough patch in their lives
from all the financial stress, anxiety, and family troubles.
We shared with them some of my favorite verses from the
scriptures: Mosiah 24:13-15
“And it came to pass that the voice
of the Lord came to them in their afflictions, saying: Lift up your heads and
be of good comfort, for I know of the covenant which ye have made unto me; and
I will covenant with my people and deliver them out of bondage.”
“And I will also ease the burdens
which are put upon your shoulders, that even you cannot feel them upon your
backs, even while you are in bondage; and this will I do that ye may stand as
witnesses for me hereafter, and that ye may know of a surety that I, the Lord
God, do visit my people in their afflictions.”
“And now it came to pass that the
burdens which were laid upon Alma and his brethren were made light; yea, the
Lord did strengthen them that they could bear up their burdens with ease, and
they did submit cheerfully and with patience to all the will of the Lord.”
We asked them how they felt as they read some chapters of the
Book of Mormon we asked them to read. Karla said, “it has just given me this
soothing feeling. I feel more relaxed, and less worried about everything that’s
going on in our lives. It really has given us comfort!” They bore testimony of
how much the gospel we have shared with them has blessed their lives and given
them peace! We were able to testify to them that what they feel isn’t from
anything we do or say as missionaries, but it comes from the Spirit. We talked
about how we can have that feeling and the blessings of the gospel in our
families if we repent and are baptized. It was an amazing night. They are both
so special and I’m going to miss them a lot! I’m glad I got to meet them, and
the many other amazing people here in my last area! This just adds to my
testimony of the truthfulness of the gospel. The Book of Mormon is true and has
power to bring us closer to Christ! I know His restored gospel is what brings
true joy in our lives. I’ve developed a deeper gratitude for the gospel and my
savior than I ever thought I would when I started my mission.
Well, words can’t express the range of emotions I have been feeling.
It has been an amazing privilege to serve as a missionary for these past two
years. It will sure be hard to say goodbye, but I thank my Heavenly Father for
the experiences I’ve had and the many lessons I’ve learned. I’m so grateful for
all of the support that I’ve received from you guys as well! I know your
prayers have strengthened me so much.
Gracias a todos ustedes, Dios les bendiga.
Nos vemos pronto!
Con amor, (y emociones mezcladas)
-Elder Bolinder |
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