Dear Family and Friends,
This
week begins my last week #104 approximately (I haven't really counted).
I can say that these last two years have literally changed my eternity.
The 15th of October
this week marks the two year to the day that I was dropped of at the
MTC by my family. I still remember like it was yesterday the feelings of
the unknown and the excitement and energy. I have been blessed to serve
in the greatest cause known to man and the whole purpose of the
initiation of creation, to bring to pass the salvation of souls of God's
children. It is hard to believe that two years have gone by so fast,
but the best is still yet to come. I have learned to trust my Heavenly
Father through thick and thin. Through challenges I didn't think I could
possibly overcome at times, the Lord has magnified my best effort and
made me a better person.
I
have had an outpouring of the spirit this past week in providing
blessings and teaching people about pure simple truths that make an
eternal change in people's lives and I am so grateful! I have felt the
spirit confirm that thought there is much to do elsewhere my work here
is nearly finished. I can feel him preparing me to make this transition
and the allegory of the olive trees comes to life here when I think
about being grafted into another part of the vinyard. I am excited for
the change, yet still I am sad to go. I have grown to love the people
here in Albuquerque and the surrounding regions so much. I will always
have a part of my heart here in the southwest!
Looking
forward I have an eye of faith knowing that the challenges to come will
stretch and grow me beyond what I am rigth now. I think it's perfect
for me to see that 104 could be a percentage of effort that needs to be
put in. I want nothing more than to please my Father in Heaven and
return home to live with him again. I know he loves me, I know he is
ready to support me in every trial, to help me use the gifts and
abilities I've been given to help those around me wherever I am.
To
those who may be considering a mission, Do it. No questions asked I
would not trade these experiences and time I have spent here for
anything in this world. To those I'll see soon, I'm Excited to see you!
Mark your calendars-
My homecoming talk will be given on Octpber 30th. Chapel and meeting time:
Bridgerland Park 3rd ward, and the meeting begins at 11 am, 280 W 1200 N. Logan, Utah. I would love to see all of you there if you can make it, if not I understand and look forward to seeing you at another time.
In case I don't get a chance between running around with new missionaries next week I'll say now thank you. Thank you to all of you who have supported me and given me the encouragement and love that I needed in times you may not have even known I needed it. I am so grateful to know each of you and I love you!
Have a great week! Catch you on the other side..
Elder McGarry
My companions and I this morning after our workout.
At the Office
