The last Email January 22, 2024

Hello Everyone,

Alright let's do this one last time. I can't believe that this is my last email as Elder Robertson. The time goes by far to quickly. I pray that I can write down all the thoughts and feelings on my heart. After writing that I realize that would be a very long email. And by the time I were to finish that email I would no longer have battery left in my phone. So I will write down what seemeth me good.

This week has gone by, and can't remember it all. Something that I will never forget is meeting Elder Soares. It was an amazing experience hearing from him in person. This also meant a lot to me because Elder Soares spoke to us while I was in the MTC back home. I am grateful for his message about Joy and how we can always choose to be happy. I have learned a great deal about Joy and it has changed my attitude about life. I love seeing that the Apostles are real people. They have laughter and they make jokes, they care about us and they pray for us. I felt the love that Elder Soares had for missionaries and others.

This week we also had a lesson with an inactive member family. We have met with them on and off since I got here. This lesson lined up perfectly for what we needed to talk to him about. We taught about the importance of the Book of Mormon. He loves and reads the Book of Mormon. As we shared the message he said that it felt different, and that if we had shared it with him a year ago he would have turned us away. I know that he felt the spirit, and because I knew that, I invited him to act on the spirit. I told him that it was time to make steps to come back. So we gave him a Book of Mormon study flyer. He was excited and said that he would come. Please pray that he does.

This week we had exchanges. So I went into the Spanish area. It was a fun day. I loved doing my best to not fall asleep during lessons. All of my will power and mental focus were put to the test. I did love the feeling of the spirit even though I didn't speak the language. Because I knew the chapter in the Book of Mormon I could tell what they were talking about because of context clues. I loved it.

I have loved the past two years. I wouldn't trade my experience in Georgia for anything. I love everything that I have experienced on the Mission. Some experiences I didn't love in the moment, but I have grown because them. I have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. I know purpose in life. I have been changed forever. I love the Book of Mormon and every word contained in it. I know that it all true. I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ Amen.