Shauna Graves' Mission: Are We There Yet?

We have been so busy this week! We have been finding a lot of new people! We have had a lot of success calling people that have been taught in a past. We've had a few funny things happen too with calling these people...like...we got asked on a date, got asked to pay someone's rent, and we got asked to pray for someone who is sneaking across the border, and also Sister Hardy said "Hola" to an Asian man (which quite honestly was one of the funniest things I've witnessed in a long time), to name a few. People be crazy.

We have been working really hard to get to know the members and gain their trust. And we are finally seeing the fruits! We have gotten 3 member referrals in the last week! I don't know about other missions but that is a BIG deal here! We are so excited to start talking to these people and teaching the gospel of Jesus Christ! Just wanna let allllllll of you know that members are what make missionary work WORK. Seriously, missionaries are temporary. We are only there for like 6 weeks. Members are there forever. Reach out to the missionaries that serve in your area and ask them if they need help. Or even better, refer one of your friends or family. Those referrals mean the WORLD to us.

For those of you wondering, still no word on Costa Rica. But all is well. This is a good place and I love the people here with my whole heart. I still have hope because people are going back every day! But it's okay if I don't ever go.

Alright. Book of Mormon time. Or better known as El Libro de Mormón. My studies in the Book of Mormon are SO great. Honestly I know its crunch time, but if you can you should try to read it before conference. I think it's very attainable! Just set aside a little time every day! The spirit I feel when I read that book is completely undeniable. Every day I'm so thankful for its teachings. And I'm so thankful for all of the things I know through that book. As I've been studying I've just gained a stronger and stronger testimony of the truthfulness of its words and teachings. I didn't realize how important regular study is until my mission. So thankful for my mission and all the things I've learned.

Love you all!!!

Hermana Graves

1- just hanging out at the vc. you know the drill.