I won't lie, this has been a harder time for me, for I was very close with my Grandpa. However, I know that he was surrounded by loved ones and I take great peace in that knowledge. This goes out to all those who have lost loved ones-- there is hope!
I can not tell nor count how many families I have run into that have lost a spouse, a mother, a father, a brother, a son, or nearly everything else. We get the wonderful opportunity to work with some of the most difficult and painful family situations imaginable. I have seen families who have suffered with divorce, custody battles, death, and even suicide. To all those who mourn and feel lost, there is hope!
The Plan of Salvation is a plan that our Heavenly Father created for us to find happiness and joy in this life and live with him in the next life. A scripture that I memorized last week (before I knew about my grandpa) was 2 Nephi 2:25, "25 Adam fell that men might be; and men are, that they might have joy." I am filled with Joy and comfort as I go about proclaiming the peace that this Gospel can bring!
Christ said, "28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." As a disciple of Christ, I want to echo that. Any of you who are struggling with life, trials, hardships, or anything, there is someone who can bring you comfort. I have felt it. I know it is there.
My mission has helped my perspective broaden as well as given me such needed knowledge and comfort. The way to true happiness is through Christ, and I ama witness to that.
If anyone needs someone to talk to, I am always willing to listen. I can't be there to help, but I can and will do what I can. Thank you all for the love and support you have given to me and my family!
Have a great week everyone!
Elder Francis
Pictures:
I saw some cool deers with a great view in the background. I thought the deers might like to hear the gospel hahaha.
We did service and he had new born puppies so I got to hold one!
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