29 April 2014
1. What's the best memory
from your mission?
My best memory was when we
went to the temple with Succi. Her baptismal date had fallen, and her family
was against her getting baptized. It was so sad to see how she had completely
changed. She had felt the spirit so strong when she went to church, also in
lessons with us. But when she told her family that she wanted to be baptized
they were so angry with her she decided it was better to continue the
traditions of her family. We went the temple and went into the waiting room we
read a few scriptures with her. And you could tell the Spirit was working in
her. We asked her who was it more important to follow her father in Heaven or
her earthly father. She answered her father in Heaven. We read Doctrine and
Covenants Section 6:
33 Fear
not to do good, my sons, for whatsoever ye sow, that shall ye also reap; therefore, if ye sow good ye shall also reap good
for your reward.
34 Therefore, fear not, little flock; do good; let earth and hell
combine against you, for if ye are built upon my rock, they cannot
prevail.
35 Behold, I do not condemn you; go your ways and sin no more;
perform with soberness the work which I have commanded you.
36 Look unto me in every thought; doubt not, fear not.
37 Behold the wounds which pierced my side, and also the prints
of the nails in my hands and feet; be faithful, keep my
commandments, and ye shall inherit the kingdom of heaven.
Amen.
The Spirit was so strong.
And then she said, “I will do it, I will be baptized.” That was my favorite
moment. Because it was nothing we did, the Spirit spoke to her and she
listened.
2. What's the best lesson
you've learned in Guatemala?
Love without conditions.
Love people for who they are not who you want them to be. Not to be afraid to
show your love to people. Because so many people need it. There are so many
people who want to feel important. And we should seek to be filled with Christ’s
charity so they may feel his love.
3. What will you remember
most about the people in Guatemala?
Their willingness to give.
People who really have nothing share the little they have with you. And how
happy they are to do it. The most delicious food is from the people who give it
with the most love. Eating tortillas with beans with families you love is far
more important then eating a meal in a fancy restaurant.
4. How have you changed
during your mission?
My testimony is stronger.
I understand more clearly why I am here on the earth and what my Heavenly
Father wants of me. I know that being a member of this church and living your
testimony brings happiness and blessings that only come from being a member of
the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Also I’m more patient and
loving then I use to be.
5. What's the first thing
you want to do when you get home?
Hug my mom.
Bueno, so this is my last
letter. Kind of weird. I still don’t feel like I’m going home. Maybe when
I get home I will realize what is happening.
Yesterday was the most
extreme day of my life. The relief society decided to go visit a sister who
lives far away. But as we were leaving it started to rain. But a crazy rain.
Hermana Lupita gave jackets and plastic to everyone and we found a pickup to
drive us to the visit. We got in the pick up with a bunch of other people and
we all sat on top of each other under a tarp. The ride only lasted about 5 min
because the truck ran out of gas. We tried to push it up a hill. And when I say
we, I mean my comp and I, and 3 sisters, while the men sat in the front of the
car. Err. The truck didn’t budge so we decided to start walking. Another pick
up came by but was filled so we stood on the bumper and held onto the metal
frame till we got to our stop. Then we walked to Olympia’s house, which includes
walking down a mountain covered in mud. I had the bright idea of wearing cute
shoes yesterday...yea, they’re not cute anymore. But we finally got there.
And the Hermana was so happy to see us. No one ever visits her because she
lives so far away. But we shared a message with her and had some good laughs.
I can’t believe this is my
last pday I cant believe I’ve come to the end. I felt this day would never
come. Not because I wanted it to. Just because, I don’t know. Maybe because I
was so happy to be here I didn’t imagine myself anywhere else.
But one thing I know is
that I may not have my name tag but my calling as a missionary isn’t over. I
hope I can always be a missionary and remember the things I learned here.
I know this is Christ’s
church I know it was restored by Joseph Smith. I know that if we live Christ’s
Doctrine and follow the Plan of Salvation. We will be so blessed. We will be
happy and our families will be eternal.
I’m so grateful to have
the gospel in my life and to have able to share it. I am so grateful to have
been able to serve in Guatemala. To serve these people and to love them.
I know God and Christ love
us. It’s a love we can’t imagine. I know our Heavenly Father is waiting for all
of his children to come home to him.
I love you all...see you
soon,
Hermana Davies
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