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Tifton Transfer 17 Week 6 -- The Last One
Date
July 18, 2022
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Tifton Transfer 17 Week 6 -- The Last One
Hollyyy coww what's up?? How are y'all?
We did it.
Honestly I've been sitting here for the last little while, trying to write this email. An email to wrap up the last two years. An email that will do justice the feelings that I've felt, the experiences that I've had, and the miracles that the Lord has been able to work over the last two years. It's been a good run. And honestly I don't think I'll be able to write one that will. These last two years have really been the "Best Two Years". And the Lord has done too great a work for me and in me, to succinctly sum it all up in a few paragraphs. So instead of writing a novel, we'll just leave y'all with a quick update and testimony.
This week was absolutely insane. It was a strange feeling realizing that I only had one week left to represent the Savior in my words and actions. So we worked. We were so insanely busy. Taught a ton of bomb lessons, had a ton of good visits. We said bye to a LOT of members, I'm going to miss the Tifton ward.
We went to the temple on Thursday, and had SUCH a good time. Did a quick session, had some time to spend on the temple grounds, had some sweet spiritual experiences. I have just fallen in LOVE with the temple on my mish. Didn't get to go a whole lot, but after the few times that I've gone on my mission, I've gained such a firm testimony of the sacred nature and spiritual power that comes from the temple. Such a sweet trip.
Then we went back to Tifton, grinded a few more days, then came down to Jacksonville Sunday evening. Such a surreal feeling, knowing that once I stepped foot in that car, and drove to Jacksonville, all the work I put in would be done. So we put it in and finished strong. But we came down and stayed the night, then had a sick pday together with all the departing missionaries. We went to St. Augustine, got breakfast together. Then we walked around at some of the shops down there, then got permission to put our feet in the ocean. Absolutely beautiful.
We're wrapping up the night with a dinner with President and Sister Elbert along with all the departing missionaries, giving some final testimonies and a devotional, then we'll head back to the cribs. We'll sleep, wake up tomorrow morning, then fly home. I'll arrive home at around 12:30. Where I'll be hugging my mom. Oh baby.
So it's been solid. The last week has been a little insane, and I'm so exhausted, but satisfied. I'm grateful for the mission, and for everything it's done for me. I'm grateful for the changes that have come over me as I spent two years committing myself fully to Christ. I'm grateful for the love that I've been able to feel. Love for the people, love for the area, love for the gospel, love for the Savior.
I love the Savior. I love learning about His attributes, and realizing everything that He's done for us. I know, without a doubt that Jesus not was, but is. He's more than just a man. More than a teacher. More than a preacher. He is literally the Son of God. I've learned this through study. Through diving into His words, and feeling the feelings that come into my heart. I've learned this through special, sacred experiences. Sitting face to face, knee to knee with some of the most hopeless, desperate people, testifying about the power of the Savior and His ability to change. And then seeing the change that comes over them as they act on His Gospel. Seeing people in the darkest situations, darkest places, be touched by the light of the infinite Atonement, and be transformed. Lastly, I've learned this through the spirit of the Lord. Seeing, reading, experiencing are powerful things, but NOTHING is more powerful than the feelings I feel, and the joy that enters into me when I mention His name. When I think about what He did for me. When I get the opportunity to bear testimony about Him. What I've learned across the course of two years, is that if one makes it all about Him, everything works out. When He is the focus, no matter what the situation is, things just tend to go better. So I'm grateful for my Savior. I'm grateful for the opportunity that I've had to wear His name on my chest. And I'm grateful for the opportunity to continue to wear His name on the fleshy tables of my heart. I love my Savior.
Y'all, it's all true. The Book of Mormon, the Prophet Joseph Smith, the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the Plan of Salvation, it's all true. I love being a missionary. I love that I've come to feel these things and know these things so fully the last two years. Now it's time to put money where my mouth has been, and continue to dive into the rich, deep pools of the gospel.
It's been real. It's been good. It's been real good. What. A. Journey. Honestly can't put it into words, but I have loved my mission. Have an absolutely AMAZING day, and I'll be seeing y'all soon! Hurrah for Israel, and Remember that Jesus loves y'all and so do I!!
For one last time
Elder Richardson
Scripture of the week: Doctrine and Covenants 76:22-24
22 And now, after the many testimonies which have been given of him, this is the testimony, last of all, which we give of him: That he lives!23 For we saw him, even on the right hand of God; and we heard the voice bearing record that he is the Only Begotten of the Father—24 That by him, and through him, and of him, the worlds are and were created, and the inhabitants thereof are begotten sons and daughters unto God.
Photos:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/nuRsPJXKoRmridm88
We did it.
Honestly I've been sitting here for the last little while, trying to write this email. An email to wrap up the last two years. An email that will do justice the feelings that I've felt, the experiences that I've had, and the miracles that the Lord has been able to work over the last two years. It's been a good run. And honestly I don't think I'll be able to write one that will. These last two years have really been the "Best Two Years". And the Lord has done too great a work for me and in me, to succinctly sum it all up in a few paragraphs. So instead of writing a novel, we'll just leave y'all with a quick update and testimony.
This week was absolutely insane. It was a strange feeling realizing that I only had one week left to represent the Savior in my words and actions. So we worked. We were so insanely busy. Taught a ton of bomb lessons, had a ton of good visits. We said bye to a LOT of members, I'm going to miss the Tifton ward.
We went to the temple on Thursday, and had SUCH a good time. Did a quick session, had some time to spend on the temple grounds, had some sweet spiritual experiences. I have just fallen in LOVE with the temple on my mish. Didn't get to go a whole lot, but after the few times that I've gone on my mission, I've gained such a firm testimony of the sacred nature and spiritual power that comes from the temple. Such a sweet trip.
Then we went back to Tifton, grinded a few more days, then came down to Jacksonville Sunday evening. Such a surreal feeling, knowing that once I stepped foot in that car, and drove to Jacksonville, all the work I put in would be done. So we put it in and finished strong. But we came down and stayed the night, then had a sick pday together with all the departing missionaries. We went to St. Augustine, got breakfast together. Then we walked around at some of the shops down there, then got permission to put our feet in the ocean. Absolutely beautiful.
We're wrapping up the night with a dinner with President and Sister Elbert along with all the departing missionaries, giving some final testimonies and a devotional, then we'll head back to the cribs. We'll sleep, wake up tomorrow morning, then fly home. I'll arrive home at around 12:30. Where I'll be hugging my mom. Oh baby.
So it's been solid. The last week has been a little insane, and I'm so exhausted, but satisfied. I'm grateful for the mission, and for everything it's done for me. I'm grateful for the changes that have come over me as I spent two years committing myself fully to Christ. I'm grateful for the love that I've been able to feel. Love for the people, love for the area, love for the gospel, love for the Savior.
I love the Savior. I love learning about His attributes, and realizing everything that He's done for us. I know, without a doubt that Jesus not was, but is. He's more than just a man. More than a teacher. More than a preacher. He is literally the Son of God. I've learned this through study. Through diving into His words, and feeling the feelings that come into my heart. I've learned this through special, sacred experiences. Sitting face to face, knee to knee with some of the most hopeless, desperate people, testifying about the power of the Savior and His ability to change. And then seeing the change that comes over them as they act on His Gospel. Seeing people in the darkest situations, darkest places, be touched by the light of the infinite Atonement, and be transformed. Lastly, I've learned this through the spirit of the Lord. Seeing, reading, experiencing are powerful things, but NOTHING is more powerful than the feelings I feel, and the joy that enters into me when I mention His name. When I think about what He did for me. When I get the opportunity to bear testimony about Him. What I've learned across the course of two years, is that if one makes it all about Him, everything works out. When He is the focus, no matter what the situation is, things just tend to go better. So I'm grateful for my Savior. I'm grateful for the opportunity that I've had to wear His name on my chest. And I'm grateful for the opportunity to continue to wear His name on the fleshy tables of my heart. I love my Savior.
Y'all, it's all true. The Book of Mormon, the Prophet Joseph Smith, the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the Plan of Salvation, it's all true. I love being a missionary. I love that I've come to feel these things and know these things so fully the last two years. Now it's time to put money where my mouth has been, and continue to dive into the rich, deep pools of the gospel.
It's been real. It's been good. It's been real good. What. A. Journey. Honestly can't put it into words, but I have loved my mission. Have an absolutely AMAZING day, and I'll be seeing y'all soon! Hurrah for Israel, and Remember that Jesus loves y'all and so do I!!
For one last time
Elder Richardson
Scripture of the week: Doctrine and Covenants 76:22-24
22 And now, after the many testimonies which have been given of him, this is the testimony, last of all, which we give of him: That he lives!23 For we saw him, even on the right hand of God; and we heard the voice bearing record that he is the Only Begotten of the Father—24 That by him, and through him, and of him, the worlds are and were created, and the inhabitants thereof are begotten sons and daughters unto God.
Photos:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/nuRsPJXKoRmridm88
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