Música das Jovens Igreja de Jesus Cristo dos Santos dos Últimos Dias

Song of The Week- Porque by João Daniel 

( Música das Jovens Igreja de Jesus Cristo dos Santos dos Últimos Dias) 

Because He walked with men I know the way.

Because He calmed the storm, I’m not afraid.

Because He bowed beneath all things, He lifted me above.

Because He shed His blood for me, I know His love.

And I will praise forever the Savior of the world.

And I will sing together with all the saints on earth.

Because He gave to me everything He had to give.

I breathe, I see, I hope, I love, I live.

Because He conquered death I’ll live again.

Because He is my friend, I’ll follow Him.

Because He felt all grief and pain, He makes my burden sweet,

And when He comes to earth again I’ll kneel before His feet.

Missão Brasil Juiz de Fora...... 

 

I have been trying to hold it in but..... Surprise!!!!! my mission will be coming to a close. I will be home Tuesday the 18th!!! Will be giving my Homecoming Talk Sunday the 23rd at 1:30pm!!

Tomorrow I will be flying... so sending this out while I still have service! 

Can't believe its over..... this has been one of the best adventures of my whole life.

It is truly so hard for me to find the words to fully express how grateful I am for my mission ... It has been the best decision I have ever made. Gods plan was way better then my plan. Was it hard, yes no doubt. So many tears have been shed  along with lots of uncomfortable moments and health issues......But anything hard is worth doing. My life is forever changed and blessed because of my service here in brasil. Missions are THEEE BEST 

My time here is brasil has taught me a lot of things... Everything from learning how to Kill a chicken to mopping the floors with a straw broom.... to learning the importance of having Christ and the holy ghost in the center of my life, and truly loving and seeing others how Christ did. 

    One of the most important things and lessons I have learned from my mission has been understanding my savior and his atonement. The importance of falling and getting back up again.. and again, and again, with faith..... allowing Christ atonement and grace to truly mold me, and trusting in him, his plan, and his timing. Christ has been with threw every bad day, every heartache, every disappointment, every misunderstanding, every feeling of " I'm not enough " or " I can't do this anymore ", I will never get this language..... he was with me threw it all. He gave me the strength each and everyday to keep going. Allowed me To be stretched but not strained. I know he will continue to always walk with me after my mission too. 

 I am forever converted to the gospel of Jesus Christ. My heart is so full of love and hope for the wonderful knowledge I have gained. 

I have found refuge, hope and joy in the scriptures and in the words of our wonderful prophets and Apostles. I know this is the Restored church of Jesus Christ. His church, his gospel, is perfect. The book of Mormon is the truest book of this earth. I know with my whole heart that it is true, therefore I know Joseph Smith was a true prophet of god..... most importantly I know my savior lives. He loves me, He knows me. HE KNOWS US, WE ARE HIS CHILDREN. He has a perfect plan for us, with incredible blessings awaiting. We just have to have faith to choice him, and follow his plan!

 I know threw Repentance and threw the atonement of Jesus Christ we can overcome anything and even better BECOME something better.  My savior has turned me into something I had no idea I had the capacity to become.

 I know the church to be true. There is no doubt in my mind. I love this gospel and I love my savior. 

I am forever humbled and forever grateful to have been called.......Sister Tebbs ( Tebbies, Tebbinha, Debby ) for the last 17 months. 

A piece of my heart will forever be in Brasil...... 

 These people this wonderful county and culture has been an INCREDIBLE home for me this past 17 months. The members have told me I am the first American they have met with Latino blood  I love Brasil. I love the people. 

I have said it before but I will say it again. I was called here not because they needed me... but because I needed them. They freely love, and embrace anyone. Doesn’t matter who you are... they will let you in there homes, feed you the best they have, and make you feel like the most special person on earth, and make you apart of there family. The best compliment I could ever received while being on my mission was being called " Filha " ( meaning being called there daughter ) 

There stories of true Faith and there expression of love will be burned in my heart and mind Forever. I am heartbroken to be leaving my brasil family. Truly torn apart, but I could not be more excited to be seeing my amazing family and friends........ 

Would like to give a special thank you to everyone who has loved and supported me spiritually, emotionally, and financially during this time. I have felt immense feelings of love and gratitude for each and everyone of you amazing people. Thank you for the bottom of my heart. You have all helped me in SO many ways you will never even begin to understand.  

Love you all so much. 

If you are thinking of not serving a mission.... please think again. If you are not sure..... JUST GOOO. And if you know your serving.... PARABÉNS go serve with the biggest smile and heart. 

Love you all, see you here soon. It has been an incredibly blessed 17 months. 

See you on US soil...... 

Sister Hallee Mitzie Tebbs        Signing off