Week 15/104

June 20, 2016

Heylo Eberyone!

This is the last week of my second transfer, and I've learned one
thing: The thing that makes a missionary's last transfer the hardest
is the nonstop reminders that he's going to be home from his family
and friends, and the members in the ward in which he serves. Elder
Hemsley and I have been serving really well together for the past
three months, but that aspect of this past transfer has been hard for
him. For all of you that have missionaries coming home soon, help them
stay focused by not reminding them every day that they're almost done.
They'll be so happy.

Because this is President Toone's final week, we've been spending
quite a bit of time with him as missionaries. He came to our zone and
did another round of interviews. And with this being my last week of
training, all of the new missionaries had a meeting in Tempe with him.
I absolutely love him and his wife. They have left this mission better
than it was three years ago, and I know that because of how they are
leaving this mission. They have been working so hard these past few
months to pass the baton on to President and Sister Christensen. I
know the Toones were called to this mission because of the people they
are. I love them so much!

Even though my training period is over, I know that there is still so
much to learn. Even though I don't feel that I know everything to lead
out the area, I have learned how to put my trust in Heavenly Father,
and how to let him guide me. I'm continuing to improve my ability to
follow His council, but I know that my God will lift me through the
struggles I may encounter. In the words of Ammon, who was a great
missionary in his own rite, "Yea, I know that I am nothing; as to my
strength I am weak; therefore I will not boast of myself, but I will
boast of my God, for in his strength I can do all things; yea, behold,
many mighty miracles we have wrought in this land, for which we will
praise his name forever." (Alma 26:12) It's only been three months,
but I know that this scripture is true. It has become my testimony.

Thank you all for your prayers and support! I can feel them every day.

Love,
Elder Grover

1. What happens to a scorpion when you shine a black light on it.



2. The Mendoza's, an awesome family that Elder Hemsley taught last
time he was here in this area.



3. Bro. Crow, the Grove 3rd ward mission leader.