Hello all! This is it. My final weekly email. I can't believe this day has come. It's kind of surreal actually. These next few days will be a lot of lasts. Today I had a last. My companion and I were shopping and a member "Hey Elders!" I won't have that opportunity to be greeted like that again on a pday. It hit me than. I only have a few days left.
I had an exchange with Elder Holt and Elder Henrie this week. Great Elders. Worked hard and had great success. Miracles were seen.
Our dear friend Emily was baptized this week. It was very special. Her husband baptized and confirmed her. She has been meeting with the missionaries for 5 years. Many members came to support and I could see the visible change in Emily. She desires to follow God and help her children come closer to Him. She knows how to do that.
My last Sunday as a missionary was yesterday. I always loved shaking everyone's hands. I will miss greeting everyone and having that personal interaction. In sacrament meeting the children had a primary presentation. The closing song was "I'll be what I believe." That has become one of my favorite songs. I am going to strive to be what I believe as I return home from my mission.
My favorite scripture right now: "3 And now, O my son [William], behold, thou art in thy youth, and therefore, I beseech of thee that thou wilt hear my words and learn of me; for I do know that whosoever shall put their trust in God shall be supported in their trials, and their troubles, and their afflictions, and shall be lifted up at the last day." (Alma 36:3) Trust in the Lord.
Thank you all for being a part of my mission experience. It really means a lot. Thank you for the support you have given me these last 24 months.
Love you all!!
Elder Spencer
