March 7, 2022 - The Big 6

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This has been the fastest slowest longest shortest 6 months of my life haha. I'd be lying if I said I've enjoyed every second or that its always felt amazing because its been extremely hard and challenging. Theres lots of ups and downs but the times I get to really help someone and see them happy means the most to me and it's why I'm out here. I've changed and grown in 6 months what i thought I would in 2 years so it'll be crazy to see what happens the next 18 months!


Really fun week and lots of cool experiences. Some great lessons with Deb and the Dawson's and we're looking to really invite them to be baptized in the next 2 weeks. Mission President showed up to sacrament meeting out of nowhere which was pretty sick He talked with our investigators for like 20 min after church. Cool to see God answer our prayers for people as we taught them this week. We pray so much for people in preparation for lessons and it's amazing how everytime God answers them but most of the time it's in a way I would've never thought of. I got Elder Giauque to run with me in the mornings so that's been highlight as well haha.

If there was one thing I've learned in my 6 months it's that God and Christ are much more merciful loving and understanding than we can even comprehend. Gods love is amazing and it makes me so happy to see it in action in people's lives as they seek to know Him.


Love yall

Elder Barlow🙂









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