Sometimes, in my life, I find that I am so consumed by work and school that I hardly have time to see what has passed me by: another 8 hour day at work, another 8 "likes" on that Instagram picture, 8 months since Mikey has been gone... Wait, what??!
This last month he told me stories of angry drunks throwing beers at them, and flirtatious 15 year old girls who gained a crush on them after simply saying "hello" in the hallways a few times (I couldn't help but laugh at that last part.) But these boys are smart and know how to listen to the spirit.
A couple weeks ago, I had asked Mike to share with me his testimony. Honestly, there isn't any testimony I find more inspirational than that of a missionary. And then I got to hear (erm... read) MY missionary's words, and the inspiration to just continue supporting him only grew.
His words:
"I know this church is true. There is no denying that. I cannot deny that it is true. I don't care how many people bring to me their evidence, no matter how convincing it might be, I will never and can never deny that this is the true church of Christ. I know that there is always something somewhere to explain why this is the true church, why we do what we do, why it is set up this way. I know it is true, and that is where my judgement lies. I know and love this gospel. It has blessed my life so much, and it has only just begun. As I live from day to day I noticed that I've been noticing the hand of the Lord in my life more and more, especially when it comes to you, sweetheart. You are the greatest gift I have ever recieved, and I will never give you away. I know that through this gospel we can have an eternal family in the kingdom of our Father in heaven. I know that as long as we stick to this gospel, we along with our children will grow up in righteousness and never need to be afraid of the world and its onslaught. This gospel and you are the 2 things I am most thankful for. I thank God for you and His plan everyday. I love you both. I say these things in the name of our Savior, Jesus Christ, who atoned for us in the garden and on the cross, rose to overcome the bounds of death that one day we may be able to do the same, amen."
There you have it, my beloved audience (yes, that means you!) The words from a missionary. I do realize that you may want to just skip over the part where he gets sentimental for a moment and mentions how much he loves me. But when he said "...I know that through this gospel we can have an eternal family in the kingdom of our Father in heaven. I know that as long as we stick to this gospel, we along with our children will grow up in righteousness and never need to be afraid of the world and its onslaught..." I just realized how strong he was in this gospel. He not only wants to serve this mission, and do so righteously, but he wants to carry it on to future generations. He wants to continue to teach and grow.
This gospel is true. The love of our Savior is true. Life is great.
And you're amazing.
Eternally yours,
||Kortney||
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| Eight months down, Sixteen to go! |
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| Corny missionary girlfriend picture. And, yes. I posted this on the internet. |
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| Logan, Utah Temple |
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