One of my
favorite movies is “Apollo Thirteen”. In that movie after Tom Hanks and his
crew have landed safely, he sends a final broadcast to Houston telling them
that they have landed and that help is at hand and then he signs off for the
last time. As a viewer I always feel joy in that moment.
Our
mission is now behind us. There are so many wonderful memories and friends. I
am grateful beyond measure to my Father in Heaven for the experiences that He
blessed us with and for the opportunities that he guided us to. My faith and testimony
have grown immensely over the last 18 months. My love for my wife has grown.
She is truly my eternal companion.
In our
final week our ward, the Huehuecalco Ward, had a special family home evening
for us. The bishop gave a talk in this meeting, thanking us for our service in
his ward. He quoted this scripture:
Doctrine
and Covenants 18:
15 And if
it so be that you should labor all your days in crying repentance unto this
people, and bring, save it be one soul unto me, how great shall be your joy
with him in the kingdom of my Father!
16 And now, if your joy will be great with one
soul that you have brought unto me into the kingdom of my Father, how great
will be your joy if you should bring many souls unto me!
Our joy is
great.
Although I'm sure it was very difficult for you to leave, we're so glad to have you back! Chuck and I loved your Sacrament meeting talks yesterday. You are a great example to us all.
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