I Have Never Been Like This Before

While serving in the Chile Osorno Mission, I learned a lot about life, the world, the gospel, and myself.  I wrote this poem while I was serving as a missionary, in attempt to share my experiences and shed a little light about how the mission has changed my life.  

Just thought I would share that with you all :)

I HAVE NEVER BEEN LIKE THIS BEFORE

by Rachel Kitto

Chile Osorno Mission

I’ve never known the Fathers Plan, the way that I do now.

I’ve never seen so many smiles take the place of so many frowns.

I’ve never felt so protected by guardian angles from above,

I’ve never met so many so many strangers, and yet been filled with so much love.

I’ve never felt so inadequate, called to walk in the Savior’s shoes.

I’ve never been so very careful in everything I say and choose.

I’ve never been quite this exhausted, in all my days before.

I’ve never felt a greater joy, than when one desires to learn more.

I’ve never received so many letters, from loved ones of all ages,

I’ve never spent so many hours trying to speak this foreign language.

I’ve never been treated with so much kindness, or have been given so many hugs,

I’ve never been so red and swollen, as I have never been bit by so many bugs.

I’ve never learned a greater lesson in such a short amount of time.

I’ve never strived so hard before to do ‘’Thy will, not mine.’’

I’ve never said so many prayers, my knees now black and blue,

I’ve never had a deeper knowledge, that this great Church is true.

I’ve never felt so utterly rejected, then when the doors slammed in my face,

I’ve never loved my Savior more, or have been more grateful for His saving grace.

I’ve never had a clearer purpose, as a servant in God’s Kingdom,

I’ve never felt this close to Heaven, as I bring my brothers eternal freedom.

I’ve never felt so at home, in a land so far away,

I’ve never been quite this heartbroken, knowing that I cannot stay.

I’ve never known my inner strength, I feel like I could soar!

I’ve never been just quite like this, no; I’ve never been like this before.