This week was amazing! Had everything from talking to the
fam, going to Porto Alegre, having investigators at church, and celebrating
Natal. This week just had so many highs – spiritually, mentally, and
physically. There wasn’t a ton of work because of all the traveling and
interviews, but we managed to meet with all our investigators. This week
Oruildo and Douglas came to church…Miracle because we all know it was Christmas
and our attendance dropped from 108 to 57. But I was stoked that our
investigators made it out. We also marked a baptism date with a girl named
Elen. We’ve been teaching her family but she’s the only one who has been
accepting the message. She knows her baptism in the catholic church wasn’t
valid so she wants to get baptized.
We had an awesome Christmas Conference in Porto Alegre with
half the mission. Probably the coolest part (for me) was a slide show of the
mission. While watching, a photo of one of the families I was teaching in
Erechim popped up on the screen. It was a picture of the mom of the family’s
baptism. I was soooo stoked. Turns out the whole family was baptized and
Gabrielle’s, the oldest daughter, boyfriend was baptized too. It was so cool
seeing a family that I had grown so close to get baptized. They are planning to
go through the temple in a year. That was for sure the highlight of the week.
Also, another great part was when 100 missionaries walked the streets of Porto
Alegre singing hymns. I totally lost my voice the next day. The whole
conference was amazing. Our President of the mission, Presidente Campos, is so
loving, funny, and enerjetic. He is a 2nd father for all us
missionaries out here.
Saturday, we had an awesome dinner at a member’s house with
turkey. Man it’s been a long time since I’ve eaten turkey. We also sang some
Christmas hymns and carols. Sunday was great with investigators at church, and
it was amazing talking with the fam. 6 months have flown by so fast. I’m loving
every second of the mish. I miss my fam, friends, but I know what I’m doing out
here is what I need to be doing. I know Christ lives, he is our Savior, and
that he will help us in any difficulty that we have. I love you all and the
support/prayers that you have for me. I hope you had an amazing Christmas and
know that I’m praying for you.
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