Hola!

Greetings from Mexico!!! I mean Southern California :)

I just love California and las personas so much. Everyday I am humbled by how blessed I truly am. I have two incredible parents who were sealed and married in the temple of the Lord. I have an amazing wild and HILARIOUS family who loves me :D I have never once had to worry about not having food or clothing or a roof over my head. And best of all I have been raised knowing Where I came from, Why I am here, and Where I am going and I AM a child of God. It wasn't until I came out on my mission that I have come to realize that so many people don't have what I have. So many children of our Heavenly Father have hard lives. I have seen things on my mission that I had only seen or heard on news. I know it is because I have virtuous parents who have dedicated their lives to serving the Lord and raising their children to know of His teachings and His love. This is why I am here!!! To share the message of the restored gospel to all of those who have been prepared by the Lord. I have seen the gospel change lives. I know that our very nature can be changed as we come to know our Savior and of His divine love and infinite sacrifice that He did for ALL of us. I know that as we rely on our Savior we can be healed. Anything we go through can be overcome because of Him. Because he has already conquered it all for us! He is the only way we can be saved.

I have been thinking a lot about eternal life lately. It is a promise from God that all of us will be resurrected, because Jesus Christ overcame death we all will! And we will all be immortal. BUT only those who accept Jesus Christ, repent, are baptized and ENDURE to the End, Also known as enjoying to the end :) will receive this eternal life. Meaning that we will be exalted! We will live with our Savior, Jesus Christ our Heavenly Father, and our families FOR eternity! I can think of nothing better than this.

I see people around me. Quickly going through their lives, worry about things that are not important. I wish that they knew who they were and what they could become. Our Heavenly Father knows our potential and He has given us His son to help us achieve it! I know I am successful when I bear testimony of the Love of our Savior and Jesus Christ. That is my purpose, to bring others unto Christ. This is my goal for the rest of my life. I love being a missionary.

I love you family. Thank you for being such an incredible example to me. I feel your prayers and your love everyday!! Thank you for your support and love. And thank you Daddy and Mama for being elect and finding the gospel while you were teenagers!! I will forever admire you for that.

Les Quiero tanto!!

Hermana Shea McCartt