After
countless times of sitting here and writing, I can honestly say that I cannot
believe that this is happening. I don’t want to say goodbye to my belovedly hot
home. Just like Kolipoki said, I feel more like I am leaving my home than am
going home. It is just too crazy.
This week
was a special little blessing to me. I felt the hand of the Lord and His
special little ways of getting to each of His children.
On Thursday
we had the privilege of hearing from Elder Ochoa of the 70. It was also special
for him because he used to be the mission president of the Honduras, San Pedro
Sula mission! Wow, what a coincidence! But, to me it was just super special to
be able to hear from him, his words of counsel and advice, and even though he
spoke mainly about the missionary work, I was able to apply many things to
myself personally and what I should do when I find myself back "home."
I really appreciated it greatly, and feel like (based upon the things that I
have learned) that perhaps that meeting was one of the big reasons why I
"stuck around."
It was a
really short week full of finding people inspired and prepared by God to
receive the gospel. I have met so many amazing people here in Trujillo that I
can’t even begin to thank my Father in Heaven for all the blessings received in
these last moments.
We had an
incredible Sunday. A record-breaking 157 people showed up to our not-so-little
branch! This is due in large part to the fact that the members are visiting the
less-actives, and the 2 sets of missionaries are bringing more and more people
to church. And, the delightful and big-hearted Garifuna people of Trujillo are
the secret. To be honest, I have not seen such great love amongst all the
people until now. It is something to be praised!
And of
course, I had to enjoy the last P-day with a zip-line beach tour. I don’t know
if it can get much more incredible!
But yes, I
know that this work is the work of the Lord. I don’t know where the last 2
years of my life have gone, but I know that they have been the best. I love
being a missionary, and it will certainly be different not walking around with
a placita all day every day, but I know that the Lord now has other things in
store for me.
For the very
last time,
Vaya Pues!
Elder
Tinkham
"For
behold, this is my work and my glory to bring to pass the immortality and eternal
life of man."
