Two Years Ago

Bryce wrote a final letter to President Probst before returning home.  It reflected much thought and maturity and I would like to post a section of it every few days.  It is probably the most precious letter I have and I am so grateful that President Probst thought to send it to us. 
What have I gained, learned and experienced in the South Africa Cape Town Mission that has blessed my life?
Well of course there are too many things that I gained, learned and experienced while serving a mission to even write down a fraction of those things so I will attempt to highlight some of the more important things, in no particular order: 
The First Presidency message on page V states:  More happiness awaits you than you have ever experienced as you labor among it's children. 
  I feel that my view of what happiness actually is, has become much clearer...those things we do in our life that make a lasting impact and cause others and ourselves to change for the better, bringing peace into our lives and lasting satisfaction--a clear view of what is important.
These things bring lasting happiness into our lives, and I know that it is possible because of the Atonement of Jesus Christ.