Nate
left his family 23 months ago to search out those who are looking for the
truth. “My mission…it is amazing!” he exclaims. There is no place he would
rather be. Growing up he always wanted to serve a mission. His parents never
had to force the idea on him. Once he had “grown a foot or two” he would be off
to serve.
Throughout
the mission Nate has seen many miracles. “One being the change within myself. I
have loved having the spirit so strong in my life and I love how much better of
a person I am still becoming.”
While
out, he noticed that there were many Spanish people who did not know English.
Because of this, he decided he needed to learn how to speak Spanish so he could
teach them as well. “I hate knocking on a door and having someone open and say
they don’t know English. I want to talk to everyone!” It has been said that
those who read the Book of Mormon in a different language would be able to
grasp the language better. Nate has decided to test this for himself. He is
thrilled to be able to read the Book of Mormon and comprehend it. “I understand
all of it too, so I don’t miss any of the meaning. God is helping me a ton!”
Being
out in Oregon Nate sees many rainstorms, but he says that there are few with
lightning and thunder. Those are the best parts of the storm to him. As he and
his companion were out riding bikes he turned and said, “I wish we could see
some lightning. Out of the nine months I have been out, I have only seen
lightning once.” literally moments later he heard a “huge crack” and saw a
“lightning bolt race across the sky…[God] knew it would put a smile on my
face.” Although it was just a
simple thing Nate felt very blessed that day.
Now
that his time is almost up, Nate does not want to come home “I don’t want to
stop being a fulltime missionary!” He declares. With mixed feelings Nate counts
down the days until he has to leave his “second home.”
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