Feb 15th : Embrace the End.

Well my loves...I see that today is the day that the realization finally came. That this is my last email to close up the last 18 months of my life. I'm finding myself trying to search for the words to explain the feelings and thoughts that I have. I have come to the conclusion that I won't be able to grasp even the surface, so I have decided to focus on 5 truths that I have come to know for myself as I have served my God.

And they are simply this...

The purpose and central blessing of life is change. Wherever you have been,

wherever you currently are, you have the opportunity and responsibility to

change for the better. I know that the Atonement is real, and it has the

means by which we can become greater than we were before. Change is

necessary and it is all up to us if we allow the miracles and blessings that

come along with it, to let them work in our life...I know that it can only happen

IF we allow it. We must use it to It's full capacity for the sake of our salvation and

our posterity's.

I have learned what the power of prayer truly means. I have been privileged

to witness humble hearts (including my own) turn to their Heavenly Father

and plead for answers in desperate times. The sacred moments that I have

experienced with my Father have helped me see that He is aware of me and

the people I love. I know that all of our prayers will be answered in ways that we can

understand, if we look for them.

The importance of individual worth. Everyone is important to God

and His Plan. We each have our own strengths, abilities, and differences for

a reason...that we may use them to build up His kingdom and help others

with those God-given gifts. No matter what other's think or say, it is important

to remember that we are wonderfully made in His eyes.

Repentance is a positive experience. The definition: A change of mind and

heart that brings a fresh attitude toward God, oneself, and life in general. I

have felt and seen the excruciating guilt that mistakes have brought..I have also felt

a troubled heart disappear as we humbly turned to God and ask for help. 

In return, He has replaced those feelings with a peace of mind, a calm assurance, and an opportunity to improve and refine others and myself.

I know that the Gospel of Jesus Christ has and will change the lives of those that will let it.

I know that you and I are beloved sons and daughters of God who loves us unconditionally.

I know that the Book of Mormon holds the answers to our soul searching questions and gives us the understanding we need in this life.

I love my Savior more than words could ever express. 

My heart is full...I could never thank God enough for that.

Eternally indebted to my Father,

Sister Huffaker

Sister Uffens!!! I MISS her already!

Sister Ali-Savory from Giana, love her. :)