October 28, 2014 Final Letter From Guatemala…Hermana Evans returns home Thursday!

October 28, 2014

my family!!!!

I love you so much!!  this week... has been so nuts.

Well, we had 2 baptisms,  and, it was glorious.  and tonight we have one, it will be glorious.  

mostly, i want to share a story with you, that sums up my experience in Guatemala.  I wrote a letter and put it in there, but you get the story again then.  

Sunday night we went to Saylin and Nery to visit them after their baptism.. it was like 8:30, we taught them, we were leaving and saying goodbye and all, we decided that today, in the night, well go by again to say goodbye one last time. but Ruth, the 8 year old sister of Nery pulled me aside outside, stood up on the curb of the house to reach my eye level, grabbed my shoulders and said the following.

"Hermana Evans, dont go.  Dont ever forget us!"

"Im not going to forget you, dont worry."

*cue tears in her eyes*

"promise me, promise you wont forget us."

*cue tears in my eyes*

"I promise I will never forget you"

"Im going to miss you so much."

"me too."

Guys, that moment was one of the hardest things i have ever had to do.  I cried so hard.. it didnt really hit me until sunday night what was happening. 

But, just recently, i have decided that it isnt the worst thing in the world to finish a mission.  I have changed, and i honestly dont have plans to go back to anything "normal".  So, I am happy to see you, heck, im excited, but i have LOVED this time so much.  I can NEVER repay Heavenly Father for all that He has given me.

This week, i have ran more than ever. And i now i know that i am so out of shape. So much work to do.  SO MUCH!  This area is loaded with success.  Its nuts.  

Well, ive never ended a mission.. so, i guess ill see you guys on thursday? but be happy and safe and i love you all!!!

Love, Hna Evans