Good morning Everyone,
Well it's been an emotional roller coaster this week. I can't believe that it's here. I have thought about I could say that would put justice to just how I feel right now and there really aren't words to describe it. Where do I begin? I am so thankful that I decided to serve a mission. It has been the best two years of my life. I am so thankful I was able to come serve here in the British Isles. This is where my family originally came from and I strongly believe that I have had the influence of my ancestors to help me on my mission. There are just too many times that we would meet people and I know that we were suppose to. My heart is so full to the Saviour for what he has done for me. I can better appreciate how much love he offers me. Seeing the gospel change my life has been one of the greatest blessing I could ever receive. It has gotten me through the worst and the best of times. I never thought I would be able to love so many people and really have a place in my heart, but it sure has. I have come to know the person that Heaven Father wants me to be. My greatest desire is to be with my family for all eternities and if that's my greatest desire, I know I can achieve that no matter what.
Going back through my journals I have seen a big change in myself. Where would I be if I hadn't decided to serve? I remember when Elder Holland came and spoke to me at the beginning of my mission. He held his mission as the greatest thing and most life changing thing that had ever happen to him and he served 52 years ago. I want it to be the same for me. I will forever be changed by the things I learned whilst in the mission field.
My testimony of the Saviour has increased 10 fold and then more. It's hard to even imagine what he went through in the Garden of Gethsemane. I know that he bled and died for me. That there is nothing we go through in this life that he hasn't already felt. He is the ultimate healer and source of peace. I have a stronger testimony of prayer than ever before. How lucky are we to have an all knowing Being, the Creator of the universe, that we get to call Father!? He loves us so much this I testify of. No prayer will ever go unanswered, sometimes the answer isn't what we want, but it will be answered. When you are at the point of giving up or giving in please just offer one last prayer. Because I have been at that point before and that was when I got my answer, when I was humble enough to receive it. I strongly urge anyone that is physically able to go on a mission. If you're not worthy get worthy. because blessing await for those that come to serve the Lord. It really is the greatest two years.
I love you all so much! Thank you for all the prayers, letters of encouragement, and support. I wouldn't be here today without the best family in the world. That includes all me brothers, sisters, cousisns, aunts, uncles, grandparents, and of course my two greatest supports my parents. I love you to the moon and back,
Love Elder Keegan Hammond
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