Week 7- All Is Well

My Loves,

 

I honestly don't even know where to start with this weeks email. My mission thus far has been nothing short of wonderful. Thursday, I was in such a funk..all day.  I didn't know why. I just had such a heavy heart for absolutely no reason. It was the very next morning I was called into the Presidents office.  I had no idea why. I knew I hadn't done anything wrong. But still felt sick. When President said he had some bad news, I knew immediately it was Tyler before he said anymore. I don't remember much about that day. I have never felt so sick and hurt and mad and confused and lost and emotionally and physically exhausted in my life. I had so many questions.  So much to say. President Kunz gave me a blessing that I will never forget.  I also had the opportunity to attend the temple. I cannot express the overwhelming amount of love I have felt.  As much as I want to be there with all of you, I KNOW this is where I need to be. Tyler was a HUGE part of my decision to serve a mission.  I know I would not be here if it wasn't for him. He continues to help me and I feel his spirit with me here in the mission field.  I don't know how I would ever be able to handle such an event, without COMPLETELY relying on the savior and his infinite atonement.  I have never felt the comforting and healing power of the atonement more in my life.  My heavy heart has been made light.  I know that Heavenly Father has a plan for Tyler. He always has.  As does he have a plan for all of us. I know Tyler lived life to FULLEST!  and accomplished more than any of us in just his short 25 years here.  I know he lives and I know he is in the spirit world doing what he does best, teaching and learning. I hope we can all continue to learn from Tyler, and commit ourselves to live, love, and learn.  I love you all so much. I have felt your prayers more than you will ever know.  I know that it is through our Heavenly Father and and His Son Jesus Christ that we are made strong.  I am so grateful for the opportunity to serve and to share my testimony with those who have been prepared to receive the message of the restored gospel. I know I will see Tyler again. The Plan of Salvation is real, and is Gods plan for us. 

 

Mosiah 16:8  But there is a resurrection, therefore the grave hath no victory, and the sting of death is swallowed up in Christ.

 

I cannot explain what has happened to me this week.  All I know, is that the sting of Tyler's death has without a doubt been swallowed up in Christ.

 

I love you all so much. I hope you know that. Stay strong. I pray for you all. ALWAYS.

 

Sister Atkin