Alright everyone, this is it! Tomorrow I am getting set apart to be a full time missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and I couldn't be more excited!!! This journey to get here has been full of ups and downs, but if there is one thing I do know for sure, it is that this church is true and God lives and loves us. I have had so many personal confirmations throughout this last month of me preparing to leave that what I am doing is right and is exactly what God wants for me at this time in my life. It will be very hard for me to leave behind so many good friends and of course my amazing family, but I know that God will watch over all of you while I am gone. Yes, there is so much I am losing and leaving behind, BUT there is SO much more I am gaining in return and I truly feel blessed to have this amazing opportunity to go and serve the Lord and the wonderful people of the Philippines. I know this is going to be the best thing I have ever done in my life thus far and am so excited to begin this new chapter where I get to dedicate the next 18 months to the Lord and serve him and his children in Olongapo. Being able to do so much service and share the gospel- the thing that gives me so much joy and truly makes me who I am today, with others who are missing the truth in their lives means so much to me and I just feel so grateful and blessed to be able to be a part of it. I have a testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ and know that he is our savior and that he loves us perfectly. Knowing that I get to share that message with others everyday just makes me so happy and I honestly can't stop smiling when I think about it :) You all are in my prayers and I can't wait to hear from you guys in your emails and letters! I love you all and can't wait to tell you all about my grand adventures that are about to begin! Wish me luck and God be with you till we meet again!
Mahal Kita,
Jessica
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