Carnival and Branch Activity

We had a productive yet relaxing couple of days inside this week while we waited out Carnival. Because of that our P-day was pushed back to today. We got a bit of rain from the passing tropical storm, nothing too intense, unfortunately! Just kidding, but it would have been a cool story to say that Carnival was canceled because of a storm. Oh well, I'm just glad it is over and that we can get back to things as they normally are.

St. Vincent is doing well. We are trying to figure out ways to strengthen the branch here. We had an investigator at church this Sunday! A member referral who we have taught a few times . . . Sister Forbes and Sister Crompton taught her before I came. We had a really spiritual lesson with her on Saturday and were excited that she came to church on Sunday and to our branch activity on Monday. It was awesome! She even bore her testimony in Sacrament meeting! Another family we have been teaching came to the activity too and not only did they come, but they brought another family of 3 with them! It was a big success. We watched the Work and the Glory, took a break to eat Pilou, a chicken and rice dish that is common here, then watched The Emma Smith Movie. Everyone seemed to have a great time, and I think it really helped to strengthen the branch.

I am doing a lot of studying, but I feel like I could do more. We study the Book of Mormon every morning during our hour of personal study. I wish we could study other things as well , but I hardly ever have time. I want to read through the Bible and the Doctrine and Covenants but it is slow moving. I love listening to conference talks and reading the Liahona articles when I get the time. I just want to learn all I can so I can really teach people.

I need to go for now. I love you so much and miss you like crazy!

Love,
Sister Bratt