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.
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