1 - 07/08/13

Blast off

Well, this is it folks. I´m not sure what I should say. I feel like I should write something inspiring.

This week was incredible. A good way to finish the mission. On Wednesday morning we got a phone call from President Fortuna. My comp is going to train! I am so proud of my kid. He´s going to be a great trainer. That means that all of Friday was spent going to Tegucigalpa and 8 hours in the bus.

Saturday we went to a zone activity in the other city in Olancho. Its called Juticalpa. We had a Zone activity, and then a rescue activity. We were there all day, and we got a ride home from the district president. We got there just in time for the baptism of "DM". He asked me to baptize him. I was humbled by his request, and of course I accepted.

Sunday was the confirmation. Once again, I was asked to confirm him. It was an amazing spiritual experience. I felt the spirit in me and it was by far the strongest I´ve ever felt the spirit in a blessing. Way cool guys. I also gave the opening prayer, blessed the sacrament, shared my testimony, and I gave the gospel principles class. Yeah, it was a busy day.

Monday we went to Tegucigalpa again. This time we went to Picacho, the giant Christ statue that overlooks all of Teguc. It was a little surreal for me. I remember flying into Honduras and the flight attendant told us to look out the window to see it. Time has flown by so fast. Yes, pun intended.

In summary, I can´t believe that my mission is over. Today is my last day of work. Tomorrow we wake up at 3am to head over to transfers. I´ll go to the temple and have my exit interview. Then on Thursday at 1pm I´ll be heading home on a jet plane. Crazy huh

Well, the mission has been the best thing that has ever happened to me. I have been the biggest convert, and I know that everyone says that. I have learned more about my Lord and Savior. I know that He loves me. I know that we can be cleansed from sin and we can find peace and purpose to our lives through the Gospel. I will always remember the good times that I´ve had here in Honduras, and I will always have my name tag tattooed on my heart.

See you all very soon. Love you tons

Elder Hansen