This is crazy. For any of you that haven't served a mission, you might not understand what I'm feeling at this moment. I don't quite understand what I'm feeling at this moment! It's this weird mix of knowing I'm headed home, being in denial that my mission is ending, and not actually realizing that I'm headed home. It still doesn't feel real.
But as for the last week of my mission, it was great! I finally met some of the Branch members in person now that the Coronavirus restrictions have lifted a bit. We talked to them about the Restoration and how we can all participate.
We also had a Family History event this week. We had the Family History consultant of the Branch come, and also invited other members and some of the people we're teaching. It went really well, we showed everyone how to set up a FamilySearch account and start working on their family tree. Even I was getting excited about doing it! The spirit of Elijah is real; if you don't believe it, do 10 minutes of Family History. You'll be hooked!
Like I said earlier about the Restoration, we can all participate. It's pretty obvious if you're a full-time missionary, you talk to people and teach them the restored gospel. But that's not all we can do. Family History is another important part of this great work, and so is just being a friend to those around us. As President Nelson put it, "Anytime you do anything that helps anyone—on either side of the veil—take a step toward making covenants with God and receiving their essential baptismal and temple ordinances, you are helping to gather Israel. It is as simple as that."
Though I won't be a full-time missionary for much longer, I'm looking forward to being a normal everyday disciple of Jesus Christ. If we live His gospel, participating in the Restoration and the implicit Gathering of Israel suddenly becomes second nature. It's as simple as that!
Àdieu,
Elder Wood
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| Elders Bonnamy, Hill, and Wood on their bikes with the Amiens Cathedral in the background |
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| Elder Hill showing off his city bike service bike. |
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| Sunshine and long shadows (Elder Wood on the left) |
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| They visited Parc Saint-Pierre to meet with a church member who doesn't have internet at home so couldn't meet with them during lockdown. |
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| Entering Parc Saint-Pierre |
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| More views of the park |
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| Amiens Cathedral very near the park |
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