I cannot say the smallest part what I feel.

My very first day in Ohio, President interviewed me and asked how I felt about being there as a full time missionary. I told him that it was a dream come true. A year and a half later those words only begin to describe how I feel about the time the Lord has given me here. I have met the best people this world has to offer, have seen people completely turn their lives around as they feel their Savior's love and gain a testimony of the restored gospel. I've laughed so hard I've almost peed, learned how to keep smiling even after getting doors slammed in my face, and learned to love people on a whole new level. 

I want you all to know that I know Jesus Christ lives. Because He lives, we can all have eternal families. We can get through any trial with a smile on our face--even if that smile comes from a hope of a brighter future. I am a completely different person now than I was 18 months ago, and I am so so grateful for the help of my Savior...without Him it wouldn't have been possible. I used to get panic attacks when having to eat in front of strangers. I couldnt stand being at parties or in large groups of people because of the anxiety they caused me to have. Despite the anxiety I faced through high school and freshman year of college, I wanted more than anything to serve a mission for my Heavenly Father. I clung to the words of Jesus Christ when He promises to help us make our weaknesses become strengths as we turn to Him. (Ether 12:27) I knew He would help. Oh boy, He has definitely helped! He has given me the courage to not only eat in front of strangers, but not even be embarrassed when i make a mess! He has given me the courage to approach strangers every single day and testify of His love and His restored gospel. I know without a doubt that Jesus Christ loves each and every one of you and WILL help you through anything!

Man... The gospel is so good! God is so good! I absolutely love every moment the Lord has given me here, even the hard ones. ❤️ It has been such a special blessing to see people gain a testimony of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ and to act on that testimony by making covenants with their Heavenly Father. It will be so hard to say goodbye, but I know there are a lot of happy "hellos" in Utah :) I am just so grateful for the last 18 months. I love our Heavenly Father and Savior Jesus Christ. The mission was more than a dream come true.

Thank you all for the support and prayers over the past year and a half. I love you all! See you soon! 

Love, 

Sister Morris 🌲

Here are some of the best moments  😊❤️