LAST EMAIL

"And it came to pass that I, [sister smith], began to be old; ... wherefore, I conclude this [service], declaring that I have [served] according to the best of my knowledge, by saying that the time passed away with us, and also our lives passed away like as it were unto us a dream..."  (Jacob 7:26)
I have no regrets. Not because I served a perfect mission, but rather because I have learned to turn to my Savior and repent for the times I haven't been so perfect. I am grateful for where I am today, for the person I have become. I cannot imaginie a life where I did not choose to serve the Lord. But "I will not boast of myself, but I will boast of my God, for in his strength I can do all things; yea, behold, many mighty miracles have [been] wrought in this land, for which [I] will praise his name forever." (Alma 26:12)

"I cannot say the smallest part which I feel." (Alma 26:16) However, I will say the most important lesson I have been taught, over these most incredible 18 months, would be this- Christ is mindful of all people. His infinite love, infinite mercy, His infinite empathy reaches ALL people. ALL that is unfair about life can be made right through the Atonement of Jesus Christ. "Know ye not that ye are in the hands of God?" (Mormon 5:23) He is ALL the life and ALL the light and ALL the love. And we have been hand picked to be on the winning team in these last days before His glorious return. THERE NEVER WERE MEN AND WOMEN THAT HAD SO GREAT REASON TO REJOICE AS WE, SINCE THE WORLD BEGAN. 

I expect to live in a way where my conversion story grows. I am confident my next chapter will build on this foundation that has been permanently set. I can never deny the power I have felt here. This is the Lord's church. 

I love you. 
Thank you for the support and love I have received throughout this journey. I am grateful for every prayer, letter, email, etc. It has been sustaining for me. 

Love forever and ever, Sister Izzy Smith 

I'M COMING FOR YOU, SENNY!!!!!!!!!!!!! 






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