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On Thursday October 15th I finished reading the Book of Mormon. I closed the book and went into the other room to pray alone and to ask Heavenly Father if the Book of Mormon is true. Is it really the word of God?

My answer: How could it not be? But then again, I can't remember ever doubting. I encourage everyone to read and pray with a sincere heart and an open mind. He will tell you even if you already know it. I can add my testimony to Joseph Smith's by saying that "a man (or woman) would get closer to God by abiding by its precepts than by any other book". If all you can do is read one verse a day, then do that. There is so much power in the pages and if you study with real intenet you will find so many things that will strengthen you personally. The Book of Mormon is the truly for us. You read all the stories about how the sacred records were passed down from prophet to prophet, hidden up unto the Lord, and even when Joseph Smith had the records he had to be careful about who saw them. But today..You can get a Book of Mormon in a variety of languages, sizes, colors, etc. It is for US! And Heavenly Father has given us access to His holy words. In short, I know for myself that the Book of Mormon is true and I invite you to find the truth for yourself, too. 

I love my sector and I love the people! We taught the little girls from the picture last week again, the Secken Family, and they are just too cute! We have only been to their house twice, but they are so full of love for us! When we saw them at church they came running to us and it made my heart smile(: I now understand why I had callings in primary and nursery before my mission. It has also shown me the power of simplicity and the meaning of being as a little child. They are so humble and so quick to love and that is how we all should be. 

We also teach the Nau Family who are recent converts. They are so incredible! Their faith and simple testimonies are so strong! It reminds me that we must never lose that spark, never lose that excitement for the gospel.

I love you all so much. Thank you for all of your love and support. Everything is going well over here on the other side of the world. This country is so beautiful. The weather has been a little weird lately, but I'm used to bi-polar weather.. Thanks Florida haha.. I love being surrounded by mountains and I love the beautiful beaches. There are so many different cultures here and it is so fun to hear everyone's story. Also something that kind of makes me laugh...when we go running for our exercise time in the morning we run by a field of cows and you can hear them mooing and I just kind of laugh and think "that's not something that happens at home" haha.

I hope everyone has a great week!

Lots of love,

Soeur Stahura  

Just to make sure everyone has the correct address:

Soeur Stahura

Bureau de la Mission

98804 Nouméa Cedex

Nouvelle Calédonie

New Caledonia