Two In A Row

 September 22, 2025

Nothing too crazy happened this week but I did have my final zone conference, and it was held in one of my past areas that I spent most of my mission in. So it was great to reconnect with some old members. Full circle moment.

 

At the end of every missionaries duration, they get to share their “departing testimony” in their final zone conference to everyone. It's a great chance to reflect on the past 2 years and see all the change. I still remember some of my first zone conferences and they don't feel like they were that long ago. Time flies. Anyways.

Anybody that has read my emails from the start knows I haven't loved my mission the ENTIRE time. But I have loved the change I've seen in myself throughout the duration. I was able to share my testimony about how this is a gospel of action and in order to activate the blessings and see change for yourself, you have to act. If you expect change, you have to change. 

Afterwards we were able to go home and put one of our friends on baptismal date for in a few weeks. I'm only about 60% sure he was high as a kite so I'm excited to see how much he remembers tomorrow! Despite the jokes- I love those experiences. I love my mission, I love the people, and I love the change the gospel brings into lives. Including my own. 

On another note, I got some sad news that my best friends dad, Mike Johnson, passed away. I think I've spent more of my childhood at the Johnsons house than my own so naturally they have always been my 2nd family. Therefore Mike was a 2nd dad (even when he was “upset” that another kid was always at his house after work lol)- So it was some hard news. Anybody that knows the Johnson family loves them, especially Mike. I am grateful for Mike, Ann Marie and Oliver's example and kindness they've shown me my whole life and know God will be strengthening them more than ever at this time. Keep em in the prayers.