Called to the Work: The Plan of Salvation

I can honestly say that this week has been the hardest week of my mission, but yet the most rewarding. The Lord has taught me so much. I know He is there. I know His Plan of Salvation is real. I know that the Gospel is the only way to real happiness. I know that without a doubt.

My first area in the mission was Kerrville, TX and the first baptism I had was Sonny Galindo. I had the blessing and opportunity to teach him from the very beginning of his journey with the missionaries. Well on Tuesday the sisters in Kerrville called me and told me that he had just passed away. When I heard the news I didn't know what to think. Sonny really had a big place in my heart. So many memories of my mission were connected to him, his dog, the lessons we had outside his house, his kindness, and his heart. He was so kind and was always so willing to help us and listen to us. This hit me really hard, but right when I heard the news, I got down on my knees to pray. I had to know that that Plan of Salvation that I had been teaching for 16 months was true. Right after my prayer I didn't feel a rush of peace or anything grand, but just a quiet feeling that everything would be okay. It was a beautiful to know that God was there watching over me and He cared about me.

This transfer Sister Hill and I were assigned to be Sister Training Leaders and a lot of the responsibilities have been a lot for us to handle, but God has been there every step of the way. I don't know how to explain it, but I just know that God cares, He has been giving us feelings of peace and joy time and time again, even when everything seems to be going wrong. I have never worked as hard or been as busy in all of my mission but there have been so many miracles and blessings.

I want you all to know that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the church with everything we need to feel constant peace, lasting happiness, and a life full of purpose. I love you all so much and I hope you have an amazing week!

With all the love I have,

Hermana Zimmerman

Pictures:

Sonny at the temple