Dearest Family,
Well, I will be seeing all of you very soon! But before that, I'd like to share my experience...
Well as a person, I don't feel very changed because obviously I love the same things, Sports, family, working hard, Mexican food, etc. In
what I like to do there are no changes haha but there are many things that have
been added on to the list as well... First off, I have strengthened my
testimony in these last 2 years more than any other moment in my entire life.
Second,, I've come to know my Savior personally through many prayers and many
studies of the scriptures for the spirit that I have felt. Third, I've learned
what an Eternal Family is and what we must do to have that family and the
importance of a Loving Father. Fourth, That all of these truths that I have
mentioned I know them because of the Restoration of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
There are many others things that I have learned and I don't mention here, but I
feel like these are the most important things I can take with me for the
rest of my life.
I know that the Lord loves all of us and knows us
personally. He sent his son Jesus Christ to die for us so that we might not
suffer as he did. The key in not suffering and being able to end up on top is
obedience unto the Lord in all things. The other thing is keeping a mind set on
the Eternal blessings that we want and doing what we must to gain those blessings.
A perspective towards the Eternity. In always choosing the eternal things the
Lord will see a pure heart and all other things that we need will be added on
to us. I know this is the church of God on the earth because I have asked in
humble prayer and have received an answer that it is true. I'm grateful for the
mission because it as paved the pathway for the rest of my life. All young men
... and for me personally young women.... should serve missions because it prepares you
for the rest of your life. I am very grateful with my Father in Heaven and all
he has taught me. I know that by following the spirit in our lives we will take
the right decisions. I love this experience. We will see you all soon i also
love all of you so much!!! Take Care
Elder Hakes
