It's kind of hard to believe that I will actually be home tomorrow!
Monday starting out with having a dinner with President and Sister Weidman and then having a testimony meeting with all the missionaries that were leaving this transfer. It was fun to reminisce all the funny stories, and to also see how much everyone else has changed.
Yesterday we went around saying goodbye to a few families. It's a weird mix of emotions. I want to continue to serve them and yet at the same time I know I did what I could and that these families need whatever the next missionaries have to offer them. I know that the Lord will continue to look after them, and I will support them the best I can from home and school and I'm ok with that.
Part of my letter to president:
"This week has been great! I was a little apprehensive at first about what I would feel my last full week as a full-time missionary, but just like always my expectations were completely off:) Instead of nervousness, and sadness about leaving these people I just felt pure love and complete joy. I know I did my best and that I will continue to learn and improve. I know this next part of my life will be just as challenging if not more than the mission but I have gained things on the mission that are priceless. I have deepened my faith and increased my love for my Savior. I understand a little bit more what it means to rely on the enabling power of the Atonement. I know how to use prayer and find strength in it. I know what it feels like to be filled with the pure love of Christ. These are only a few of the things that I know will bless me for the rest of my life. I am so incredibly grateful for the opportunity to spread the good news and to see it change the lives of others.
As I have started the Book of Mormon reading I have felt so filled! The Book of Mormon is true! I am so excited to continue to read it and make it a part of my daily life. I know that reading it with the purpose of looking for Christ will bless and help me so much as I move into fitting 'Sister Ford' into BYU:)"
I'm excited to see you all tomorrow and to be able to finally explain everything a little bit better!
I love you all so much and thank for all of your letters and prayers you have offered during these past 18 months!
Love,
Hermana Ford
Saying Goodbye
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