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Tomorrow it is, then

I'm down to less than 24 hours until I leave.  I still have so much to do, but whatever gets done, gets done.  And what doesn't...oh well.  I'm on God's time, so it will all work out like it's supposed to.

My testimony is the biggest thing that led me to go on a mission. I saved this for last, because I thought it was a good note to end on for a year and a half.  I know the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the only church with ALL the truth on the earth today.  I know Jesus Christ is my Savior.  I know He died that I might live with Him and Heavenly Father again.  I know that I can be with my family forever.  I know that God answers prayers.  He knows us and loves us more than we can even imagine.  I know that the Church was restored through the prophet Joseph Smith, back in the early 1800s. I know that President Thomas S. Monson is our living prophet today. I know He receives direct revelation from God for the Church.  I know that God lives.  The song "I Know That My Redeemer Lives" sums it up pretty well.  I love the Lord with all my heart.  This is why I am serving a mission.  I know the joy the gospel brings into life. I want to share this joy and happiness with all God's children.  I know that my call to serve the people of Sao Paulo came from God.  I am going into this mission with all that I am, and putting my all into it.

And on that note...See you in a year and a half!
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