Behold, I Am a Disciple of Jesus Christ

Well, here's a last email for everyone. There's not really enough words to express how blessed I feel. What a privilege this last year and a half has been. I wouldn't trade it for the world. President Evans has often said as missionaries we were called to this mission to be a lifelong witness of the Prophet Joseph Smith. I've also heard from the mouth of an Apostle that we should fall to our knees and thank our lucky stars we were called to serve in the shadow of the Hill Cumorah. It's been posted on bulletin boards and in apartments on the walls that we are "Guardians of the Restoration."

Every morning in companionship study I have recited 3 Nephi 5:13 which says, "Behold, I am disciple of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. I have been called of him to declare his word among his people, that they might have everlasting life."  If anything, serving in Palmyra has taught me that Christ lives. That He loves us dearly. That He appeared to the young boy Joseph Smith in a place I got to call home for a time. And that I am, and forever will be, His disciple.

This morning as departing missionaries we got to spend some time in the temple and sitting inside, I began to reflect on the people I've come to know. On those who I've watched change their whole lives around. I am so grateful to them and for all of the experiences I've been able to have.

Though I may not always wear the nametag, I will forever stand a guardian of the Restoration, a lifelong witness of the Prophet Joseph Smith, and most importantly--a disciple of Jesus Christ.

With all my love,
Hermana Abreu

1. An Investigator gave us a plate of desserts!
2. Up close and personal with some of my favorite people
3. Sister Croxall decided she was strong and could carry her trainer! She survived!4. It looks like I cut my hair but I promise I didn’t!