The FINAL Chapter...

Hey family:


I can't believe this is the end. It is surreal to me to think that this is the last day of my mission. I am in shock. It can't be the end?! My mission has been life changing. I never thought I would have had the experiences which the Lord blessed me with. There are so many people which have forever changed my life this past 18 months. Each and every area there were people which helped me in more way than they can imagine. I am humbled by this wonderful opportunity to have met so many of my Brothers and Sisters.

The one thing that I have learned on my mission is that the Gospel of Jesus Christ is for EVERYONE. There is not a single person on the earth which would not qualify for the blessings of the Gospel. I wish more people would listen to it. I do know that Joseph Smith was a prophet of God. I know that as we exercise our faith in Christ He will bless us with more than we can imagine. My mission has been such a tremendous blessing in my life. I can't imagine not being a full time missionary. It is going to be hard to get back into "normal" life but I know that the Lord will help me. The Lord is willing to help all of us as we turn to him.

I would like to thank all of you for your prayers and letter of support this past 18 months. Your prayers were answered and helped me be able to become the servant which the Lord expected me to be. I know I am not perfect but with your faithful prayers I felt of your love for this great work. Mom thanks for your fun packages and the testimony you shared each and every week in your letters. Dad I appreciated your advice and word of encouragement. Lex thanks for keeping me up to date on your life. You are the best twin I could have asked for! Amber thanks for your prayers. I am so humbled to have seen the way your life has changed for the good. It gave me a lot of hope when working with people who were lost in life. McKay thanks for your little notes of encouragement. Thanks to the rest of the family and friends for your letters and prayers. Most of all I would like to thank my Father in Heaven for bestowing His blessings upon me. I could not have done anything without the help of the Lord.

What a joyful time it has been to be in the service of the Lord. This is the greatest work anyone can be involved in!
Love ya!

Sis. Bridges