Bittersweet

Well, I am feeling many mixed emotions as these 18 months come to a close, but more than anything, I am feeling so grateful to my loving Father in Heaven. 

Grateful for this incredible opportunity to serve is children of Perú. Grateful for an arm injury that provided a way out here on the mission:) Grateful to have the Church of Jesus Christ restored on earth today. Grateful for God's perfect plan of happiness. Grateful that families are eternal. Grateful for a selfless redeemer who knows me, loves me, and paid the price for me. Grateful for my weaknesses which humble me, helping me improve and come to better know my Savior. Grateful for God's infinite love. Grateful for the many times I have fallen to my knees in prayer, receiving HIS strength to keep pushing forward. Grateful for the Book of Mormon-the keystone of my testimony. Grateful for the rejections and doors slammed in our faces that have given me the opportunity to prove my comittment to the Lord-signs to me of the fact that God LIVES, and affirmations of the righteousness of my mission. Grateful to have the knowledge that I am a daughter of God. Grateful to have a prophet on earth leading and guiding us. Grateful for the coutless miracles I have seen-helping me gain my unshakeable testimony. Grateful to have the greatest family, friends, supporters, and examples in my life. Grateful for the amazing people of Perú who have changed my heart forever. 

I testify that this is the true and living church of Jesus Christ because our living Savior stands at the head. I can truely say that serving this mission has been the best and most rewarding decision I have ever made. I love my Father in Heaven. I love his son, Jesus Christ. I love all of you, and I LOVE the people of Perú. Amo esta gran obra con todo mi corazón y nunca la voy a dejar. Thank you for all the love, prayers and support these past 18 months. I am oh, so grateful!

 "Wrapped in the arms of my Saviors love,

  I feel his gentle touch. 

  Living each day I will follow his way,

  Home to my father above.

  I know he lives! I will follow faithfully.

  My heart I give to him.

  I know that my Savior loves me."

xoxo, see you so soon!

Hermana Wood- la misión Perú, Arequipa.

3 Nephi 5:13

Let Freedom Ring (Happy Fourth!)

Happy Monday! 

I can't believe it is already July? How is time passing by so fast! This week was so productive and really happy. Father in Heaven is so mindful of us and we continue to see bastantes miracles! 

So remember when I talked about Mary Luz? We have been teaching her mom (Octulia) and her sister (Rosario) and they are SO prepared. Lessons with them are the happiest, because the spirit moves us every time. They are loving going to church, and are really putting God in first place in their lives. In all of our lessons with them, they always ask in their prayers that we can keep visiting them forever. :) So sweet. They comitted to being baptized in July, the week after I leave, but I am just so happy they will be members real soon! Aldo is still great, but due to his busy work schedule it looks like we will need to postpone his baptism another week. 

We met Paty this week who is also so amazing! We were teaching her boss at work and he introduced us to her, saying she would be more interested than him ha. She is 28 and so cute. She loves to read, watch movies, and is just so... how do I say it... innocent. She seems like she's already a member, and after reading one chapter of the Book of Mormon, she knew "without a doubt" the book is true. Excited to see more progress with her this week!

About 3 weeks ago, I realized I wanted to read the Book of Mormon again cover to cover before finishing the mission. It has been the best read yet of the BOM (learning more than ever before), so good that I am already finishing it tomorrow. The Book of Mormon is POWERFUL. It moves me everytime I read it. Go apply it in your lives. love love love this book, it's the best ever!

So everyone keeps telling me I am dying (in mission life) & this week I was reminded of one of Jaren's last mission emails. Remember in 2006 the greatest game? when BYU was losing to the utes until 3 seconds left on the clock when Johnny Harline caught that pass in the enzone winning the game for the cougs? Well, I like thinking of that game and remembering it's not over till it's over!!! I know in the last few seconds of my mission life we will keep seeing big miracles. That is driving me mucho! Thank you for all for being the greatest supporters, have an amazing week! xo

hermana Wood

Mosiah 7:33

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