Week 32-33-HOME

   Alright y'all this one's gonna be a doozy,

This week has been possibly the worst week of my life. I have never been tried and tested as much as I have these past couple of days. I have always known that God has a perfect plan for all of his children and that includes me and my family. Something I learned is that his plan will always include something we must overcome in order to become the people God needs us to be. I have been very sick on the mission, for a long time now. I pushed through until it became evident that I need help and correct medical attention.
....... so, with that being said, as much as it pains me to say this, I have been sent home to continue for a time of healing, as a service missionary.  I will do what it takes to heal and then my hope is to get back out ASAP. 


        My mission prez is awesome. I've gained a new respect for the leaders of our church and the way they can receive spiritual revelation. This is one of the pillars of the church of Christ, being able to communicate with him and always receive comfort or guidance sometimes for other people is one of the most precious gifts God has given each and every one of us. 

         God has a perfect plan for all of us. Within that plan we will be blessed without end but also tried until we simply can't take anymore. God knows us, he knows we are limited as mortal beings, but he also knows our immortal potential and wants us, above all, to be like him. As I was fasting this week, in 100-degree weather and 90 percent humidity, walking around without food or water and thinking I couldn't go any further, I realized that my suffering was only one cup of water away. Knowing this, that relief was so close, gave me the patience to surrender to the will of God. There are multiple occasions when prophets and apostles have thanked the Lord for their trials, I never understood this until now. We have these trials as a gift from God, to develop and grow. Our suffering is always just a glass of water away because Jesus already paid our price. So why not have patience in our trials, why not have understanding in pain? God knows us, trust in him in your darkest times, as my boi Ben told me, "There's always a light at the end of the tunnel," have patience, let yourself grow. Even though it may hurt, trust God in every moment, thank him for the opportunity to grow, and have patience in your trials. 

Since I arrived home, I've gone to many doctor's appointments and there are lots more coming. I went to the temple with my family.   I'm at peace. I'm preparing to start as a service missionary STILL HABLANDO ESPANOL CUZ YA BOI BE FLUENT EN THAT ISH, until I can heal a little bit and return to the field. There is work here God needs me to do. If there wasn't work for me here, 100% I'd still be in Oaxaca. I'm OKAY, so don't worry yourselves too much, I in fact thank God for this opportunity to grow (cuz we all know I need that lol), even though I may be suffering, even though I can't see the light at the end of the tunnel, I will have patience in my trials to gain growth through pain.
 
Love y'all, 
Elder LaBass 🤙




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