18 de Febrero, 2013
Hey everybody, you're all probably gonna be pretty surprised with this
letter. It's not exactly a normal one. A few weeks ago, I realized that
they were a few things that I still needed to clear up and fix before I
headed out on the mission. Now that I fear God more than Men, I decided
to finally get the courage the do it. The Mission President and my Stake
President both wanted me to stay in the mission, but the mission
department decided that I needed to take care of it at home. So I got
back home last Thursday. I'm now at home in Utah.
I realize many of you may be disappointed by this news, but it was
something I had to do. And yes, it's very hard and humiliating. But
it's the right thing to do. I almost had a year out in the mission. I'm
not sure if they will let me go back, and I'm not sure if I would go
back if I could. I will be very prayerful about it and if God indicates
that I need to return when the time comes, I will do it without
hesitation. Nevertheless, I feel as though returning is not the path for
me. It feels like God has a different path for me. But I guess we'll
see when the time comes.
I am still active, and I am forever changed thanks to my mission
experience. I have become a new man and will never turn my back on the
truth. Just in case any are thinking that I'm gonna go inactive for this
- because that would never happen.
It is better to end the mission early, live with shame and be
spotless before God than to live a complete the full 2 years, be
recognized for living a lie, and be held accountable for it in the end.
The Church is True. Thanks.
Came across your blog looking for Torreon Missionaries as my son arrived there last month. Would just like to tell you how much I admire you for your humility and fear of God before man. I know we are here on earth to learn and to grow, and what can seem like a tough situation can become a strength to you. All paths have zigs or zags, but they can still move upward. I pray you are doing well in your life.
ReplyDeleteThanks! Who's your son? I still keep in contact with a lot of the members some of the missionaries there. If he is ever in Durango, I can pretty much guarantee that I would know members in his area!
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