Well, I can't believe that things are coming to a close. I've spent most of this day packing and figuring out the things I need and don't need for my travel home and it has been crazy. I still have a bit to do so I'm writing this quick so I'm not up all night. As I've started packing, it has given me time to reflect on all the things that have happened in the past two years. Before I came out here, I looked ahead at the next two years and wondered how in the helk am I going to make it that long. Trust me, if you are experiencing those same thoughts right now, just know that the past 22 months out here have flown by. I don't know how it works, but it does. It's been hitting me hard the past little while as things have been winding down. I'm so grateful for all the things that I have experienced out here. I have learned so much and have drawn such a closeness to my Father in Heaven and my Savior that I didn't even know could happen. They have been by my side and have helped me in every bit of the way. I have learned what's important in life, and what I need to sacrifice. I have been acquainted with such phenomenal people... Members, investigators, companions, mission presidents and their wives, and all sorts of other amazing people.
I am super grateful for the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I feel like, as members of the church, we won some sort of spiritual lottery that had allowed us to be members of this restored Gospel. It became more of a necessity for me. Through the Gospel, we ALL can be made clean from sin, from transgression, and from mistake and failure, and that is because one person laid down his life for all of us. Because of him, we have hope!! This mission was nothing I expected it to be, and that's why it rocked! I have grown so much throughout the course and it's just a huge blessing. With that being said, I am super excited to start the next chapter of my life. But I am super grateful for my mission and for everything it has done for me and I will never, no never, no never forsake!! I'll see you all soon!
Love,
Elder Weese
Elder Weese arrived home on May 7, 2020. Because of Covid he didn't get to have a "homecoming" and report his mission in the normal way. Many friends and neighbors showed up at our house and did a "drive-by" welcome home. They decorated their cars and honked and waved to let Jackson know they were happy to see him. Later that day President Reese Carter meet us at the church and released Jackson as a missionary, he wanted to meet him in person to do this so he had us all wear our masks and meet him at the church. It was a beautiful day!! We are so happy Jackson is home and so proud of the amazing missionary he had become.
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