Sister Savanna Brooks in The Golden State

Wow, one year has come and gone! Crazy to think I have been a missionary for so long. What an adventurous and amazing year it has been!! This week was pretty good! The work is moving right along and so is the time! Im convinced that we have the best ward in the mission. We are always receiving food, referrals, and love. I don't know how I ever survived with so little Latino culture in my life prior to my mission. I love it! I love their food I love their jokes I love their language I love their humility and I love their love! I forever want to be with and learn from the hardworking and Humble Latinos around me. Ah God knew I needed them in my life. ❤❤ Because I have been here for 12 months, here are 12 things that I have learned on the mission: 1. Missions are hard, but nothing worth it comes easy. 2. The spirit and a smile are spoken in a universal language.  3.  Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't...

Happy Independence Day!  With Sofia at the dentist People here are so artsy I love it. This is just one of the many cool apartment complexes here. Me in front of a cool wall.  Hector singing.  I love him sooo much.  W earing blue and holding a flower for my sweet sweet cousin, Macady.   Just wanted to let her know I'm here supporting her. #SchlerodermaStinks Me with an American flag and a trident. They're glow sticks we bought for the 4th. You find entertainment in simple things as a missionary. It's like being a little kid again, new to the real world.  My pals. Love them!  The girl in the middle is named Ashley.  She just wanted to join our group...  …we had never met her before. But I mean, we had a trident and a flag and other glow sticks so can you blame her?  ...