So as the final weeks tick down. I find myself reflecting more and more about the incredible opportunity that the mission has been for me. I cant seem to imagine my life without these two years in Mozambique and specifically in Nacala.
This last week was challenging as we worked nonstop, expecting great results but come Sunday we heard some devastating news, 5 of the 7 people that would be being baptized this week had to leave their houses and move away unexpectedly. So our turn out for church wasn't the best and the people that will be baptized this week is minimal but I look at how far Nacala has come in the last months... Starting with a solid 14 frequency until now with an almost 80.
Its incredible to see the amount of growth here and the vision that the mission has for Nacala. This should be my last full week in the Area meaning my last Sunday in Nacala is this week. I'm feeling mixed emotions, but the dominating feeling is that of not being ready. I don't feel like I'm ready to leave yet. I want to go home and see the family and go to college and do all the good stuff (aka sports kkkk) but I don't feel like I'm ready to say goodbye to the many great people that I have come to know and love.
As I bore my testimony in Sacrament meeting i found myself sobbing thinking of leaving all these great people and not being there for their futures, seeing who they become and what they will accomplish. I just pray that I have done the right kind of work and I have helped the people here be disciples of Christ.
Sadly no photos this week as the baptisms fell through but this next week we should have some good ones. Love y'all a ton!!
-Elder Thornton
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