The End

Well...I can't believe that missions actually end. This week I got to

go on my last exchange to my first area which was super cool all of

the memories flooded back of when I just arrived and had no idea what

I was doing. I look back now and see how amazing the last year and a

half has been. It has been the most beautiful gift from my Heavenly

Father to grow closer to Him and to Jesus Christ. I have loved serving

here in San Diego there are so many people that have changed my life

forever and I am eternally grateful. Overall what's changed me the

most is the gospel of Jesus Christ. I was pondering a little bit this

week about how the gospel has changed my life and these are some of

the things I thought about.

What the Gospel of Jesus Christ has changed about my life...

- I know that I am never alone because I have a Heavenly Father that

loves me and knows me.

- I am more joyful and positive

- I have stronger family relationships because I know that we are

working together to reach eternal life.

- I make better choices for my own benefit and the benefit of others

spiritually and temporally

- I have inner peace and hope because I know God's plan and timing are perfect

- I know that I am imperfect but that I can become better each day and

have second chances because Jesus Christ took my sins and weaknesses

upon himself.

- I know that no challenge is too hard because I can do all things

through Christ who strengthens me.

- I have love for everyone that I meet because I know that we are all

brothers and sisters in God's family.

- I am grateful because I know God is good and is continually pouring

his blessings upon us.

- I know that I have great potential because I am a daughter of God

created in His image.

- I am diligent and obedient because I know that the commandments are

loving guidance that will help me have eternal happiness.

- I can forgive others and forgive myself because I know that we are

all working together on this eternal journey.

- I study and ponder about the scriptures because I know that God

calls prophets to teach us and to lead the way.

- I am virtuous and pure, worthy to enter into the Lord's house and

make promises with Him.

- I replace fear with faith

- I pray always because I know the heavens are open and God wants to

communicate with His children.

- I share the gospel of Jesus Christ at any moment that I can because

I know that the salvation of a human soul is the most important thing

in the whole world.

I know that God lives, that this is the true church of Jesus Christ

restored upon the earth. I have loved being a missionary it has

changed eternity for me. I am excited for everything that lies ahead.

Thank you all for you love and support I couldn't have done it without

you. I am excited to see you soon!!!

Love always,

Hermana Koelliker