"For The Last Time, Hermana Stevens"

August 8, 2016

"2 John 12"

"Haha I'm just kidding:

     Wow. what is a sister to say? I'm going to do my best to make
this a decent readable size but who knows. It has been a fantastic
week here. I am amazed daily at the blessings the Lord pours out to us
each and every day. More people to teach, more members to help, more
everything. I LOVE BEING A MISSIONARY. (Have I mentioned that before?)

     As I was reflecting on my mission today, I was brought back to
the very beginning I remember so clearly the moment I decided to serve
a mission. The months preparing, the mission call, the setting apart,
waking up that first morning and getting on a plane to Mexico. Little
did I understand where that journey was going to take me. I am and
will forever be grateful for my mission. I have met so many people,
learned so many lessons and grown so much! I set out on a mission
because I knew that is what God wanted me to do and I owed him big
time. It's interesting though because I've come out even more
indebted. It has come so fast and I am so thankful for every moment. I
have learned some of life's greatest lessons here. I have more fully
learned the gospel principles and have been able to strengthen my own
testimony.

     I know that this church is true how else could someone like me
teach the gospel. How else could I learn to speak Spanish almost
fluently in 18 months? How else could I have learned all I've learned
and felt all I've felt. I know that the Book of Mormon is true. If I
didn't, I wouldn't have spent so much time saying it every day. I know
that Joseph Smith was a prophet and that we have a living prophet
today. I know the power of prayer and personal revelation. I've seen
the miracles of fasting. I have seen lives changed by keeping the
commandments. I know that Jesus Christ died for our sins and felt our
pains and sadness and is there to rejoice with us through the good. He
did it so that we could change everyday. I know that Gods plan of
salvation is perfect and that he wants us back. I know that when we
are worthy of it, the Holy Ghost can guide us to go, do, and say what
God would have us go, go, and say. He uses us to bless the lives of
others. I know this church I true. I have been so deeply changed by
living it and I know it can change anyone who sincerely kneels and
asks. God loves his children.

     Thank you everyone who has helped me though my mission. Through
the good and the not as good your thoughts, advice, testimonies, love
and prayers helped. I will be eternally grateful for my mission. I
know it's true.

For the last time,
              Hermana Stevens"

Thank you everyone for keeping up with Liv's mission! We are all so proud of her accomplishments and spiritual growths! She is amazing and we are so excited to see her this Saturday!!

-Mia :)