Hey listen. I know I talked with you guys yesterday but I
think I could write down a few thoughts today. Today I am feeling very
sentimental, leaving Sciacca, at my year mark, and just given the
circumstances. I am sad to leave to Sciacca. It has been the hardest, most
frustrating 5 months. I gave 110%, was obedient every single day, and tried my
very best in every aspect to try to help the city but...not much happened. I
can say with everything in me that this has been the hardest I have ever worked
in my life. I feel super bad because I was never able to teach the Restoration
Lesson here in Sciacca as well. As hard as I tried. But here in Sciacca I have
had a lot of time to ponder and time to grow.
I have honestly felt like I have learned so much here in
Sciacca, and Messina for that matter. The two cities were pretty similar given
the circumstances. I have taken a lot of time to study and to pray to figure
out why Sciacca and why Messina during that super hard time in the ward itself.
I have learned a lot, personally and from others. Looking back on the last year
of my life, there has not been a whole lot of success despite my efforts. In
these circumstances I have learned a lot about who I am, who God is, who Jesus
Christ is, and I've seen a ton of growth in myself.
I have been able to meet a lot of special people and learned
from their examples and their choices. I am still learning. Looking forward to
the next year of my mission I am very optimistic. I know that no matter what
the circumstances are I will be put in situations to hopefully help others come
closer to Christ and to continue growing personally.
I am excited to go to Lecce. I don’t know what to expect but
I know that it’s all going to be good.
Love you guys.
Ciao. Ciao.
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