I am so grateful for this time I've been able to serve a mission.
Looking at where I am now with my testimony, priorities, self-reliance
and knowledge compared to before I came is a huge change. I feel like
an entirely different person when it comes to my mindset. I now KNOW
with a surety that this is the true gospel and Church of Jesus Christ.
Because of this I now KNOW the importance of staying active, reading
the scriptures, listening to the prophets and sharing this gospel. We
are so blessed to have been born into the Church. Our test is to stay
faithful all the way to the end. Aren't we lucky to have each other to
help us out with that?! Everything in this gospel is perfect, because
it is founded by our Savior. There are so many times that I just think
about Joseph Smith, the Book of Mormon, President Thomas S. Monson and
it all just clicks, it is all true. Along with getting to KNOW all
these things are true, my mission has strengthened me the most in my
trust in God. With Him all things are possible. The way we are used as
instruments in His hands is incredible. He has led us into so many
peoples path's so that we could help them find their way. It has been
so great to be that instrument. One of the most valuable lessons I've
learned here is the power of prayer. I have so many experiences of my
prayers being answered. I don't dare to do anything big without
counseling with Heavenly Father first. I can't wait to come back and
tell you all of the stories. I want you all to know that yes these 2
years have been hard, but they will be the best 2 years FOR my
life. The things I have learned and experienced I will never forget. I
know I will be crying a river when my time comes to leave this amazing
place. I wish I could just bring you all here and stay here forever.
It's sad, but exciting to come home. Please don't judge me too quickly
when I get back ha I will be a bit weird. ha. I love you all so much!
FOREVER STRONG
Elder Rogers
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