A Sister in Cincinnati

Well, This has been a fun week. We have been working hard and having fun at the same time. We found 2 new investigators and actually got some members to come teach with us. That was great.

We have a great ward. They work so hard and they are so fun. 

Sister Brown is awesome. We are working hard but also having fun as you can tell from the pictures :) I love being with her. I have just loved being a missionary. Even though this is so hard, it is totally worth it. 

Yesterday I had to give a talk in sacrament meeting about Gratitude and I talked about being grateful in our circumstances. It is hard but totally worth it. That is how we find true joy and happiness. I hit my 15 month mark this week and I was reflecting on what I had done. I began to feel very sad and unaccomplished. I just felt like I was an awful missionary but then I remembered that God has given me my mission for me. He knows exactly what I need and loves me so much. I am so grateful to Him for giving me the mission I need to prepare me for the rest of my life. I need to remember that I have help more people than I know. I have helped many youth and members of the church and I am forever grateful to know them and to work with them. 

I am grateful for my God for loving me enough to cut me down, to hurt me. I know that is for my good. I love my mission. I love those I have the chance to serve. I am blessed and loved.

Have a great thanksgiving week!

I love you! 

love

Sister Shaw