On this Valentines Day I express my love to family and friends. I have appreciated having someone to share our experiences with. With only two weeks left before we start our journey home, I reflect on the past 12 months with a lot of emotion. It has been joyful at times, and exhausting at times. I have been stretched way beyond my comfort zone, and came through it knowing more. I have come to recognize more fully my weaknesses, and felt my Heavenly Father's love through it all. I have more compassion for people and the struggles they go through. I have recognized my blessings more fully and express gratitude more. I have become a step closer, although a very tiny step, to having no guile in my heart. I have no regrets about making the decision to serve a mission and feel honored that the Lord trusted me enough to let me have this opportunity to serve these good people in the Texas McAllen Mission.

With love,
Los Averys