On the phone to Washington

Nov.8,2010 I {me,the mom} was able to talk with Sister Shaw, a member of Sister Lauren's ward. The Shaw family was going to Disneyland and Lauren was going to send home, via the Shaw's, some of her extra things to give to her dad and me. Anyway I felt just a little closer to my daughter on the day I talked to Sister Shaw. Lauren writes." I love Sister Shaw. She's so sweet. You guys would really love this ward alot! I sure do!

Sister Denison is awesome and fun to be with. We get along great and she speaks so clearly when she talks about the gospel. Something I strive to develop each and every day! She is very needed here in Duvall. She has lots of faith and works hard. Missionary work is hard but it gets easier as time goes on. And as you truly come close to the Lord, you realize how little this is about you. At the beginning you try to think"forget myself", but it takes time to truly put all your might. mind, and strength into it. Think about it ALL...how hard is that! Not just some time or a few hours here and there but ALL! I don't think I've ever done that until I came on my mission. It literally is no longer about you. It's about everyone else, about the Lord's work, about serving and talking to everyone. It took a good while to really apply that into my missionary work. It's amazing what you can accomplish when you do it the Lord's way.It's amazing who the Lord puts in your path and the people you meet and the tremendous amount of JOY that comes. I JUST LOVE MISSIONARY WORK! I LOVE MY SAVIOR! I LOVE HIS CHILDREN!