Lorna
Tamara was my Missionary Buddy in Ecuador and we had an amazing time together. From the first flight to Ecuador to our last cab ride for grocery shopping, she was sharing the Gospel with everyone! She taught me how to be fearless in sharing our faith with others, whenever appropriate. Our Mission President was amazed that she asked for multiple copies of the Book of Mormon and pass along cards. He asked, “Aren’t you Temple Missionaries?” She said, “Yes, and I want to proselyte whenever I can.” It was her idea to write our testimonies inside each copy of the Book of Mormon and she gave them away to our cab drivers, store owners and people she met on the bus. During bus rides she would share about Joseph Smith and talk about the Restoration of the Church. I was so inspired and my confidence grew for talking about the Church. I just joined the Church nine years ago. I had a dream of her last night. In my dream she came back to life and was hanging out with everyone again. Maybe that was her way of telling me she’d always be around. In the last week of her life, we had been messaging each other a light bit and her last email to me was as if she was saying goodbye. I didn’t want to believe it. To me she was so strong and I thought for sure she’d live as long as her mother did. I’m happy she is pain free and reunited with her loved ones. I know she will continue her Missionary work in the next life. I will miss her laugh, love of food and adventurous spirit. I love you Tamara! Hermana Grandstaff! ¡Nos vemos en la próxima vida mi preciosa! Mi Barbie Hermosa!