Hungary for the Gospel: Week 99: Final Words

Kedves Családom és Barátaim,

Wow, what a week and what an incredible two years! I never thought that this day would come.

Words cannot describe the past two years nor can it do it justice. I remember being in the MTC and worrying about everything and I remember Elder David A. Bednar saying along the lines of: if you are obedient and do what is right then the Lord will always be beside you. It was hard for me to believe that at first, especially during my first couple of transfers but oh, how true that is.

Serving a mission was definitely challenging but totally worth it. I have learned so much about the church itself, how to react with others, loving others, and serving others. I learned a lot about faith and believing in miracles. I know that miracles are out there if we look for them. I am grateful to have been able to learn how to be a Christlike missionary thanks to Preach My Gospel and the scriptures. I am grateful for the general authorities and their priesthood. I am grateful for my family and all their support especially my wonderful/incredible parents and all the support/love they have given me throughout these two years. Thank you so much !!!!

The Hungarian people are a unique and special people. They have a unique culture, language, and everything. I have learned a lot from them and I am blessed to have been able to serve around them. I know that for each one of them, God has a plan. God's plan is perfect and I am grateful for the atonement of my Savior, through whom we can become perfect. I remember coming to realize that during one of my teachings and the feelings I had were indescribable. I hope that others too may feel that as well.

I know this church is true, I know that miracles exist, and I know that this work is God's work here upon the Earth. The reason why the gospel of Jesus Christ is here is to bring happiness to the children of God. Happiness that cannot be found anywhere else. I am grateful to have this happiness in my life.

I will close with a favorite scripture of mine (I am sure you all know it ;)):

"And if men come unto me I will show unto them their weakness. I give unto men weakness that they may be

humble; and my grace is sufficient for all men that humble themselves before me; for if they humble themselves
before me, and have faith in me, then will I make weak things become strong unto them."

In the name of Jesus Christ amen.

Szeretettel,

Ballard elder