June 1, 2017 President and Sister Madsen

Hi Parents and Family,

Just thought I would write you all for the last time from here in the Mission.  So much has happened in the three years that we have been here and the time has passed very quickly, these last few months in particular. In January the mission department announced to us that zone conferences and interviews are to be conducted every transfer instead of every 3 months.  It has meant more travel for us but we think it is a very good thing for the missionaries and we always enjoy all opportunities to be with our missionaries.  They have been working very hard and we have seen the many fruits from their labors.  We have seen many miracles happen as lives have been changed by the gospel of Jesus Christ.

 It has been our great privilege to be here with the Saints in Oaxaca.  We have seen faithful members living the gospel and have heard the testimonies of new converts.  This has strengthened our testimonies.  Many of our missionaries are converts of only a couple of years and what a blessing it has been to experience their dedication and excitement as they share the gospel.

 We are going to miss the people here but more than that we will miss our dear angel missionaries.  Many of the members have said to us-- with your time coming to an end here in Oaxaca it is probably going to be hard to leave these missionaries.  Yes it definitely will be hard but the reality is that we have actually experienced these types of feelings every six weeks of the 3 years we have been here in the mission—as we have had to say good-bye to dear missionaries completing their missions and going home.  Even though difficult to say good-bye we are also so happy for them knowing they are to soon see loved ones and moving on with their lives, hopefully now with a firm testimony in Jesus Christ.

 We will leave but God´s work will continue here in Oaxaca.  He is “bringing to pass the immortality and eternal life for all His children” and your sons and daughters are a part of making this happen.  Thank you for your sacrifices and support and the love you give to them.  They are awesome.  This is the gospel of Jesus Christ.  God lives and His spirit is here to comfort and guide us.  The Book of Mormon contains the teachings of Christ.  How grateful we are for these wonderful missionaries that are sharing the Book of Mormon, spreading the gospel and the beautiful plan of happiness to all.  Thank you for your love and prayers.

Love,

President and Sister Madsen

Mission Mexico Oaxaca