Wednesday, October 21, 2009

getting closer .....

Another week is down, and three more to go until I see my parents! Well that is
crazy, but there is a ton of work still to do man, you have no idea! We had a
couple of more baptisms this week it was awesome! The ladies story was amazing…I
will never forget it. To help people in such a horrible situation is truly a
blessing.
Yesterday was the last regional zone conference I will have in the mission. I
had the opportunity to give a training, and to plan lunch for everyone and
stuff, I really enjoying serving all the missionaries, it is truly amazing. At
the end of the conference the group of missionaries that are going home in the
next three weeks got up and bore their testimonies. I was the last one of
nineteen that is going home to bear my testimony. If you know me, you know that
it was something unforgettable, emotional, and spiritual. I cannot explain how I
feel, I cannot explain my emotions, I have been sitting at my study desk for the
last couple days with my journal open trying to write it all down, but I can’t
do it. The mission is truly a once in a life time experience, you meet
incredible people.
I am trying to take advantage of every second while it lasts, but it is coming
to an inevitable end. My full time mission already was, and will never again be.
My heart is full, and indescribable, but it is satisfied. There is nothing
better that serving your fellow men, giving everything you have, are, and will
ever be for the eternal benefit of those around you who are unknown. Crazy some
say, but worth it for sure.
Thank you for all of your support, I love you all, and I thank you profoundly.
I can’t wait to give you all hugs and kisses, you deserve it.

Elder Gatten
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