Hello Friends and Family and Happy
Mother's Day to all the mothers and soon to be mothers out there!
This week was good and full
of changes. I found out that I will be having another son! I will be
transferred to a village called Phokeng in the Northwest province. I will be
opening the area and training. I am super excited for this new adventure and
opportunity. I have learned a lot while serving here in Kwa-Thema and I have
learned a lot while training Elder Nielsen. I'm excited to go and apply these
things with my 2nd born.
On Sunday, Mother's Day, I
was asked by our bishop to speak in church on Mother's and to bear my final
testimony. It was an emotional day. Kwa-Thema has become my home away from
home. As I expressed that I would be leaving I saw many facial expressions
change. I have come to love the people here in Kwa-Thema, especially the
members. I have countless mothers and fathers here in Kwa-Thema. Many of them
have referred to me as their son. Although it is sad to leave all of these
wonderful members, I know that the friendships we have created will last
forever. I have accomplished all that I was called to do in Kwa-Thema.
Also on Sunday we witnessed
the baptism of Nkosana. The spirit was very strong at his baptism. His friend
Bongane was able to baptize him which was an awesome experience. He has played
a huge role in Nkosana's conversion.
I am so grateful for this
gospel and for a loving Heavenly Father who is aware of each and every one of
us. I'm grateful for my mother who has always been there for me. Just like the
2,000 stripling warriors said "We do not doubt our mothers knew it"
Alma 46:48. In my life I may have doubted my mother but it definitely came back
to bite me in the butt. Looking back I shouldn't have doubted my mother. Now I
will take the counsel of the 2,000 stripling warriors. It is true. The Book of
Mormon is true. The Church is true.
Love, Elder Rash
note from mom: Our Mother's Day Skype was wonderful! We had 1 hour to talk, laugh and cry with our boy! He shared his testimony and his love for the people he has served thus far on his mission. He will be leaving Kwa-Thema this Tuesday and is looking forward to this new adventure!
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| Signs mean nothing apparently |
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| Cutest baby |
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| Members from the ward that Elder Rash will miss horribly |
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| Elder Rash and Sihle |
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| Baptism of Nkosana |
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| Sisters of the ward that love him like a son |
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| His posse |
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| Devon saying goodbye to Sthembiso who will be baptized after Devon is gone |
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| Bishop's family and where Devon skyped our family |
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| Best Mother's Day present....whole family together! |
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