Final Email

  What's up friends and family! As you can all see from the title this will be my last email. I start my travels on Wednesday and I will be home Thursday July 3rd. Not sure how im feeling right now hahaha definitely have a lot of mixed emotions. But I am very excited to see you all and to talk in person!! 

      This past week a lot of people have asked me if I'm gonna miss the mission. Obviously I tell them yes because there are a lot of things that I am going to miss but I also know that I did absolutely everything possible these last 2 years to teach the gospel of Jesus Christ. So a part of me tells me I will not have to miss the mission knowing that I served with all my heart might mind and strength. I am so happy I can say that. These past 2 years really have been the most challenging but most rewarding time of my life. Thankful for my Father in Heaven and the spiritual experiences he allowed me to have during my time here.
 
    Here in the branch of Dichato we have been extremely blessed. Last week we had the oportunity to baptize 2 young men! And in October their parents will be getting married to be able to get baptized! It was very special seeing two young men set the example for their parents. Now the branch will finally have 2 young men to pass the sacrament!! This weekend we will be seeing matilda, constanza, and valentina enter into the waters of baptism as well!! The fruits of our labor here really have been incredible. 

     Also want to tell you guy how grateful I am for my companion right now Elder Stevenson. He is the most humble person I have met and has taught me what it really means to love the Lord.

    Can't believe we did it!! All my life ive been preparing to serve a mission and now in one more week ill be able to see mission complete. I love my savior and i love his church! Thank you for all the support and prayers. I'm excited to see you all next week! God lives

-Elder Hobbs 











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