Asunción

Just thought I would send out a quick email because it's been a while. These last couple of weeks have gone by flying!

Two weeks ago I said goodbye to all of the members from Castillo Lara, where I spent the last 6 months. I honestly was not very happy to be in Castillo Lara 6 months ago but can honestly say it became one of my favorite areas. Saying goodbye to the members and our friends was hard because they became like family.

The last week of the transfer, we got the chance to drive out to Moyuta, where I spent 5 months of my mission, and do an exchange. It was so awesome to see how much the church has grown out there and to see the growth the recent converts made. It made me so happy to see all of my friends I made in my 5 months there.

I have now been transferred out of the office to what will likely be my last area. I am now in an area called Asuncion. Missionary work in Asuncion has been a little rough here for the last year, and I'm hoping we can get things up and running. The ward has been super nice and receptive, and I'm super excited to get to serve here.

These last couple of weeks, I have seen so many miracles and really seen the Lord's hand in the work. I have really been trying to focus on charity, the pure love of Christ lately, and love this scripture in 1st Corinthians 13:

"2 And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing. 3 And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, and have not charity, it profiteth me nothing."

I love this scripture because it really teaches us the importance of loving everyone and striving to have charity.