Hermana Staffieri

MARCH 13, 2018

THE GREATEST 18 MONTHS OF MY LIFE!!!!

I cannot believe that this is actually the end of my mission. I’m not sure when it’s going to hit me.

Words cannot express my gratitude to my Heavenly Father for allowing me to come out here and be forever changed by these people. I am still constantly amazed at the ability God has given me to fall in love with an entire group of people that I didn't even know. This place has my heart. They have taught me patience, endurance, diligence, and really just how much our Savior loves us. I have been able to feel just a small portion of that love for these people.

Throughout these 18 months I have come to know my Savior more than ever. I know that he is real. I know that he really did suffer every single pain and affliction that we have ever felt for us. He is our SAVIOR and REDEEMER. He is everything that those two words entail. His hand is "extended still" waiting for us to reach out to him. He wants to walk this life with us and that's why He’s given us the commandments to lead and guide us to our Heavenly Father with Him.

I know that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is the same church that Jesus Christ himself established. God used Joseph Smith to restore it to the earth so that we could be happy and know how to return back to him. I know that the plan of salvation is real. I know that through the power of God we can live with our families forever, death truly has no sting, love and joy endures.

My mission was nothing that I had imagined but absolutely everything that I needed. I am forever grateful that God allowed me to come out here and spend 18 months of my life getting to know him. I know that God has a plan for each and every one of us. It’s so perfect. I am excited for my future and I know that these past 18 months prepared me for whatever God has in-store for me.

Such a bitter-sweet moment. I love you guys and am super excited to give you all a fat hug! Thank you so much for supporting me and loving me through it all. SEE YOU SOON :))))

Ps. Josh got baptized this past weekend and it was such a happy day! He really wanted to get baptized on Thursday since it was his birthday and we made it happen! YAY! We also had an amazing FHE with our investigators last night at the church and he was being such an awesome missionary. We are going over to say by to Joan and Jenifer tonight and they are making me some yummy food from the DR. I know I’m leaving this area in great hands. Also, Sister Jensen legit introduces herself at doors as "Hermana Staffieri" hahahah So all will be well.

Hermana Staffieri

1. We pulled up to Joan and Jenifers and she just ran out to me and hugged me and i died.

2. Our awesome FHE last night

3. Mis amigos George y Josh

4. Josh's Mom Jacky made us Ox Tail.... yes OX TAIL

5. JOSHS BAPTISM