7/13/15

Dear Family,

 I don't even know what to say. I want to say that my mission has been the best year and a half of my life but that doesn't even scratch the surface. Emotions can't be put into words. The experiences that I have had on my mission can't be put in a weekly email home. To be simple, I can't sleep at night. I toss and turn and finally give up and I lie awake, just marveling at the journey my mission has taken me on. From greenie day one to the final week of my mission. It's hard and sad to be at the end for different reasons. We all hear that missions are the hardest thing that we will do, so why did I go? Why did I decide to serve? Last night as I was saying my prayers right before bed my heart was bursting with the undying love that I have for my father in heaven. The relationship that I have with him now is precious. I have grown so close to Him as I have prayed and prayed and prayed. It is just as dad said, as I have grown close to these people in California I have been apart of their life, and them mine when really we have all grown closer to Heavenly Father. Learning and growing and progressing together.  I am so thankful for everything that I have learned and everything that I can take home with me. I am excited to go home and to hug my family. I am ready for the next chapter in my life. I am ready to go back to school and to learn and grow and to keep pressing forward with my life. I know that a lot is in store for me and I can't wait to get started!

 I love President Wright. Oh my goodness. I felt so comfortable with him in my interview. He is so warm and friendly and he loves us so much. We got along really well :) he gave me good advice and counsel. 

 As for my talk yesterday, oh my goodness. It was so cool. I had been praying all week for the spirit to guide me in my talk and I jotted down some points that I thought would be good to use. I thought about it all week and we were lucky enough to teach the restoration twice this week ( my topic was the restoration). I didn't have a written out talk, I didn't even know how much time I would be taking up, but I prayed for the spirit to guide me and it did. My companion did a great job as well. We were followed by a member, Bro. Cox who gave a great talk on family history. Uh. It was such a good meeting! I have come to love this Ward. It was rough at the beginning, but uh. They love us. And we love them. 

 I love you all. Pray that I will be able to stay strong and focused, especially this last week. I will continue praying for you all as well. Have a great week!   Love, Hermana Hamblin