My Missionary Blessing

By Pres. Russell Osguthorpe  

* Gift of Tongues 

- You will think and dream in Spanish

* Love of the People

-You will tell them what a beautiful country they have 

* You will Become a Mexican

  -You will fall in love with the food, smell and culture

-You’re a tall caucasion, but will become Mexican and laugh and cry       

            with them

*You will be able to testify of Jesus Christ in a way the people will understand long before you have a grasp of the language

* You will struggle, but angels will be on your right and left, and will rush to your aid from both sides of the veil

* Pray Always!

* You will be a leader to your companions and they will be some of your most important converts

-They will go on to be leaders in their own countries where the 

            gospel is young

* Spirit of Prophecy

-Things will be laid out before they happen on your mission and 

            throughout your life

* You were raised in a home where you saw your mother kneel in prayer and your father exercise the Priesthood

-You will share that way of living and privilege with others

* A piece of your heart will always be in Mexico

-Your heart will shatter when you leave

* You will come home after 2 years 

-You will be blessed with safety

* You will meet a young woman who you will marry

-You will choose her as much as she chooses you