March 23, 2020


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Dear Friends and Family, shortly after we received this email from Dustin, we got word that he will indeed be coming home in the next week or two as they are evacuating all North American Missionaries from Mexico. We believe that because he has 10 months left to serve, that he will be reassigned to a mission in the United States after a 14-day quarantine.  Things are moving fast--but the gospel is true and our faith in Jesus Christ does not waver!  
 
Hola mis amigos!

Well this week was history. As most of you know there have been a lot of changes with missions. Since I am here in Mexico the has been taking precaution and we found out that this week its more probable that I will be going home. 

Yesterday, I got a call that all the north American missionaries in my zone needed to pack their bags as fast as possible. I was so surprised. I called everyone and quickly packed my bags. I got to the bus station and we left at 12 am last night to get to Tuxtla. Now the the North American missionaries are here in Tuxtla waiting to here if there is a chance to stay in Mexico or the day that our airplane takes of for the states. 

I was just asked for what airport I will be flying into. Looks like I will being Charlotte a lot sooner than I thought. 

I still don't know what will happen. I will be put in quarantine for 2 weeks at my house and then I could be reassigned to another mission within the states. I still don't know for sure.

BUT!!!! With all  that happened, God blessed me to see the baptism of Rosita! Our 94 year old miracle! It was so worth it to drain the font with buckets and then refill it with buckets for more then 4 hours. Rosita is so amazing, before her baptism she just was so happy! She said I am gonna get baptized today! With a huge smile! Miracles still happen.

This scripture has gotten me through these 14 months and it can help you get through whatever doubt, or struggle you have!  D and C 122:7
 
 7 And if thou shouldst be cast into the apit, or into the hands of murderers, and the sentence of death passed upon thee; if thou be cast into the bdeep; if the billowing surge conspire against thee; if fierce winds become thine enemy; if the heavens gather blackness, and all the elements combine to chedge up the way; and above all, if the very jaws of dhell shall gape open the mouth wide after thee, know thou, my son, that all these things shall give thee eexperience, and shall be for thy good.

IT IS FOR OUR EXPERIENCE. I know God has a plan for me and you.

Love you all, 
Elder Cheney



 

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