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April 22, 2019

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General Información

6 months in the mission rang in this last week, and I am very scared at how fast 1/4 of my mission has gone. Maybe it's because I have been in the same area for the whole time, but still I would believe that it's been a few weeks. Time is a tricky thing, and in our zone conference this past week we talked about looking at the everyday as one day less to serve the Lord, which has really helped put into focus this short period of my life. To help with the shock, I have been thinking as if I was just starting a sister mission, meaning that really this is only my 8th day of my mission. So, don't worry, I have plently of time ahead of me ;)

The Last Zone Conference (of Celaya)

As I already mentioned, I had zone conference this past week, and it was bittersweet, as it was the last one in my homeland, Celaya. Here will always have a special place in my heart, as I have grown so much as a missionary, and as a person, in these last few changes. This last one didn't dissapoint either, as my zone leaders talked about the Atonement in relation to missionary work. They said how through the Atonement, we have a change of heart, which we then recieve joy from, and from there we have this desire to share this joy with others. In reality, this is exactly how I feel. Before, I wouldn't have seen my chasing down people in the street, Book of Mormon in hand, begging them to read it. But, here I am now, and it's because I have felt this joy, a joy you can't find anywhere else, and now I just wanted to share it anyone and everyone who'll give it a chance.

Final Countdown

After zone conference, I had my invterview with President Williamson, and it was at this point when he told me that a transfer would be coming in this next change. He then asked me where I wanted to go now, but the truth is I have been so invested in here that the idea of leaving hadn't even crossed my mind. So, I told me wherever he feels inspired to put it, and we will see in a few weeks what that inspiration will be. 

El Fin
I feel like I write the same thing for this paragraph every week, but really all I can say is that  I am happy here. And I only say it because it's the truth. I am more happy than I can say with this time I have been given to bring my fellow Brothers and Sisters unto God. Only 18 more short months to keep doing it, and here is to enjoying them. May you all have a good week, and I will talk to you all again soon! 

Elder Jackson 

1. fam of the ward

2. me and my son

3. zone of celaya