While on the earth, one of the first miracles that the Savior did was change water to wine at a wedding party. In that time era, wine was very common, and the best wine was often served at the beginning of the party or celebration. When the Savior changed water to wine, He did it pretty well, and the guests of the party were in awe that the best wine was saved for the end of the party. What does this have to do with anything? Well, I can relate to this pretty well, because these past 5 weeks have been nothing but the best wine. Don't worry, the word of wisdom is being kept, simply an analogy folks.
With that said, it is hard to believe that within the coming hours, I will be leaving Spanish soil, and going back to the United States. How do I feel? I don't know. It's a lot like how John describes in Revelations, where he eats a book, and it is sweet to the taste but later bitter. It's the same. I am so grateful for the past 2 years and 10 days, for all the people and experiences I've had. The Elder Van Wagenen that entered Spain, and the Elder Van Wagenen that will leave it are 2 different people. I have grown so much, and I will always treasure these 2 years. The bitter part, leaving a country I love just as much as I love my own. Saying goodbye to people that, it is possible I never see again in this life, and also the fact that the end of an era is very near. So, it's bitter-sweet. But, I am taking a part of Spain with me, and I hope to come back in the future.
This past week was amazing. The Lord blessed us with some serious miracles, and we had 2 amigos enter the waters of baptism. It was an amazing week, and I couldn't think of a better way to finish. To not make this email novel status, I will share more of my experiences with yall in a few days.
This time, it's probably not an until next week, but I will probably send out 1 more email after I've returned home. So, until a few days!
Viva España, Visca Catalunya, God Bless America
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