But ya, pretty depressing that I am coming home. We got a text yesterday afternoon that all foreign missionaries had to pack our bags because we are getting sent home due to COVID-19 or whatever it is called. As of right now, all of us missionaries are in the blind. We know that we are in lockdown/quarantine here at the temple complex and we will be leaving Saturday back to the states. That is literally all I know...
All of us have been very sad and we have heard that our missions in the Philippines are over. We might be quarantined for 14 days in the states and then be reassigned stateside. But sayang (What a waste)
But I just want to talk a bit about my feelings about all of this. Although I am sad, I know that this is all a plan. God knows what is best for all of us and I am so glad I have a testimony in him because if I didn't, this would all be sooo rough. And isn't it great that we have a living Prophet called of God!?!?! I have been reading and studying a lot of general conference talks and one thing that I've noticed is that all of our leaders are calm and happy. They know that all is well and that our Heavenly Father will help us. It seems as if everyone is thinking that the end of world is nigh, but in reality, the second coming is nigh. The Book of Mormon testifies of all of this so it just strengthens my testimony more and more!!!
Just remember this sacred hymn and know that, THE CHURCH IS TRUE
Fear not, though the enemy deride
Courage, for the Lord is on our side
We will heed not what the wicked may say,
But the Lord alone we will obey.
Love you all, see you guys Saturday
Love, Elder Grasse
