Sept. 26, 2016, Last letter to Dad and Mom

wow mom after weeks of keeping in touch by email, we down to the last one. these past 2 years have come to an end so suddenly. its weird to think about my time here because it feels a lot shorter than it really is. i remember when i left on my mission, i was very unsure about the testimony i had of jesus christ. and now as my mission is ending i can testify that He is our savior. ive gone through so many changes that i didnt even realize i needed to change. i also remember that in the beginning of my mission i did not know almost anything in the scriptures. and during my time here i have dedicated every morning to learning from them and now i cherish them above everything else. right now my heart is just full of gratitud. because despite all of my imperfections, God has blessed me so much. im so grateful for my mission and i am so blessed to have been sent to chile to defend Christs gospel. i look forward to seeing you in america and giving you a big hug mom!! i sure love you. have a great week :)

dad thank you so much. youve been so good at writing me my whole mission and every letter has encouraged me so much. i appreciate you so much as my dad and you are the greatest example i have in my life. im very very excited to come back home and spend time with you! i have changed so much during 2 years and i have seen Gods hand during my mission. especially recently i am starting to realize how many blessings i have seen during my mission with investigators, family and in myself. i remember your email about the various races in our lives and how we constantly fall down but we just need to continue to get back up and finish strong. and it makes me so happy to tell you that my mission has been one of the greatest successes in my life and i feel confident that God is content with how i am finishing. i have recognized so many weaknesses in myself and i have felt the power of the atonement so strong in my last change. dad thank you for always being my example and helping me comprehend the gospel of jesus christ. i promise you that i have a testimony of my own and its because of you and mom. i love you dad and i cannot wait to give you a hug next week