Ontario Airport: Week 105

Well, it's official. I hit my 2-year mark on Saturday and now I'm in the airport coming home! It's exciting but I will definitely miss this place and the people here. 

This week was amazing honestly! We went really hard and had a great time. We met some new people to teach and I got to say goodbye to all my friends in the area. They had me get up and bear my testimony in sacrament meeting and it was pretty sad looking out at everyone and knowing it will be my last Sunday here! I'll have to come back and visit for sure. 

We also had some great times in the zone. We went out to a nice Thai place for a "Last Supper." Then on Saturday we did exchanges and I went with a tagalog speaking Elder. Some members took us out to dinner and even got us a thing called Halo-halo(?) which was basically filipino shaved ice with ice cream, boba, banana, nuts, and a whole bunch of other things. Then on Monday morning a group of us got together and we ran a 5k at the Rose Bowl. And yesterday, we went to Micha's house and she gave me a leaving/Christmas present: a painting of my face!! (Pics attached) How cool is that???

It's been a wild ride, that's for sure. I was not expecting the whole covid thing, and all the other surprises I encountered along the way. But I just want to say, I am so so so grateful for my mission. It's probably the best decision I've ever made.  I feel like a completely different person. I've learned so much, but it all boils down to this: Jesus Christ changes lives. I've seen it firsthand in other people and I've seen it in myself. 

2 Nephi 2:6-9

        6 Wherefore, redemption cometh in and through the Holy Messiah; for he is full of grace and truth.

7 Behold, he offereth himself a sacrifice for sin, to answer the ends of the law, unto all those who have a broken heart and a contrite spirit; and unto none else can the ends of the law be answered.

8 Wherefore, how great the importance to make these things known unto the inhabitants of the earth, that they may know that there is no flesh that can dwell in the presence of God, save it be through the merits, and mercy, and grace of the Holy Messiah, who layeth down his life according to the flesh, and taketh it again by the power of the Spirit, that he may bring to pass the resurrection of the dead, being the first that should rise.

9 Wherefore, he is the firstfruits unto God, inasmuch as he shall make intercession for all the children of men; and they that believe in him shall be saved.

I know that's true. I love Jesus Christ! I know I can never repay him for what he's done for me, but for the rest of my life I will serve and follow him.

Thank you for your support, I love you all!

Elder Clayton

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My home email: clayton.williamE@gmail.com

Pictures:

Me and Elder Stephens at the airport, last supper, 5k, halo-halo, some Armenian church members, Micha and my face portrait, final zone