Sister Stone: Tennessee, Nashville Mission

Hey Y'all!!! This will be my final letter sent out as a full-time missionary... That being said, I want to just talk a little bit about what I've learned out here in the Tennessee Nashville Mission.  1. God loves me and knows me personally.  I've always been taught that but it really has stuck with me on my mission. He answers every prayer. One experience was that I was having a really hard time on my mission last July. I  was considering going home and didn't know what to do. I was praying and didn't feel like my prayers were being answered. Well, I decided to get a priesthood blessing. While we were waiting for the elders at the church, my companion started playing, "Savior, Redeemer of My Soul" which happens to be my favorite song. I felt peace as she played and knew that everything would be alright. She didn't know that song was my favorite, nor that music is a way I feel the Spirit the strongest. But, my Heavenly Father knew. He answered my ...

Hey Family and Friends!!! This week has been so amazing! We had exchanges and so many great things happened! I've learned a lot this week. One thing I was reminded was that it's never too late to change and be better. Here's a few highlights.  1. Sacrament Meeting This week I decided to do more personally to prepare for the sacrament. I studied the Atonement each day as well as saying and repenting daily as President Nelson has asked us to do. I've really seen a difference. One thing I've noticed is that during the sacrament meeting I've felt the Spirit stronger and speak personally to me. I've felt a closer relationship with my Heavenly Father and felt more gratitude for my Savior. Something else that helped me have a spiritual experience during sacrament was not looking to others but looking to Christ. I invite y'all to prepare personally for the sacrament this week and the weeks following. Study the scriptures, conference talks, pray, follow...