Almost 3 Months!!

Sunday, December 11, 2011 

Kia Ora Family!!!

Wow its gone by fast being here on a mission!! I can't believe its been almost three months!! The mission has been quite an experiance. I know the Savior leads me everyday and helps me. I have never felt so close to him in my life. He does live and is real. He wants to help us all, and all we have to do is do what he asks. His atonement is real, everday I make mistakes, but its a beautiful thing to be able to change those things, and its only because of Jesus Christ. He really does lead and guide this church today. I also know that God lives, he is our father. I feel his omnipontent hand everyday of my life. Revelation is real. Any question I have, he answers, whether that be through the scriptures or those around me or my leaders. He knows and loves each of us as His children. This work is true.

I dont know why I just wrote all that I did but i just felt it flow through me haha. I do love you all so much, and I miss you all so much. It was very hard at first. And still is sometimes. But I love being out here. I grow and grow so much. I read a talk in the ensign that talks about missions and how they will set the foundation for this life, and not only this life but the eternities. I know that is true. This is the most crazy thing i've ever done in my life. Its the hardest thing i've ever done in my life. Everday there are so many things to do. At times, when i'm in bed i look back and think wow, my life has changed so much, and i'll never be the same person i was before. After this mission there is no going back to wordly ways, from here on I forever serve Him. Words cant describe how i feel. I love this gospel, I love my savior, he has saved me and know he can save others because of my service to him. How lucky i am to be able to be an instrument in his hands to save his people.

I want to tell you all that i love you, and look forward to speaking to you on christmas. I'm not sure what time it will be there when i call so just have the phone by you all the time.

This week that lady who had an answer to her prayers during chruch, Sis Whetu, she is getting bapized. I think she has really seen a difference in her life as she has started to live the gospel. I know that after she gets baptized that her life will be even better. It will be a good day. This week my companion and i have a lot to do. there are many people that we need to see to soldify them and see what their concerns are. It will be a busy week but it will be a good week. Well I better let you all go. Keep the emails coming, and tell jake, blake, and kevin they are awesome and i miss them, i miss their friendship and the times we had together. Dont think i'm not focused on the work because i am, and i try hard everday, and i'm going to keep trying hard and serve my savior.

Love you all, Talk to you next week!!

Love,

Elder Rawlinson