First things first- Yes, we totally did roast marshmallows on our stove- and yes It works..... really well. Like all the marshmallows were burned black so well. #werenotwasted #ateemall #almostdidacharcoalsketchwithone
Second- we decided to surprise the bishopric by hiding chocolate in the office desk-drawer.... and while we were there making infinity phone calls, we ended up eating it all.
It was saddening, but happying as well. Mostly happying. ... but really saddening. i dunno, still have mixed feelings about the ordeal
Also hahahhahaaa
When I arrived in this area, sister Guynn kept saying "morsa" for moça. I wasnt sure if I was right or she was right..... so uh..... I shall attach a picture.
She was calling all of the girls... girls... or something else? muahaha suspense
Okay. This week Elder Evans of the 70 visited our mission. Much of his talk was based on the family, marriage, and the change of heart. He explained that as missionaries we are not here to just hit a number, receive glory, and then trusting people to learn how to swim, the first time they hit the water. Truly we are hear to teach people to come to Christ, for the Glory of the Lord, and to come unto Him in the process.
One thing that struck me was how he explained that everyone should participate during the conference. He said.
Raise your hand if you know the answer or not. When you raise your hand you are showing the Spirit that you are willing and wanting to learn.
I thought. Okay! I will do that!
I was sitting in the front of the room. He asked a question. Naturally, I raised my hand (having absolutely no Idea the right answer- but having a prayer in my heart) and ha ha, he called on me. Asked me to stand in front of the pulpit, facing him, and I was given a microphone..
He asked me the purpose of missionary work.
I opened my mouth and the words that came were "nosso proposito é... convidar as pessoas achegaram-se a Cristo...." and then he looked at me and asked sincerely.
That is great.... But what does it mean to you?
I felt as if he was looking into my soul, but at the same time silently praying for me. It was the strangest, and yet most comforting thing. Having hundreds of eyes looking... but just feeling absolutely comfortable and at peace.
"I guess, It means that we are here to help people to get to know Christ, and help them get on the path that leads back to their Father in Heaven."
He smiled.
I felt the spirit...So strong..; testify that truly we are here to help others develop a personal connection with God. Truly having the spirit and working through the spirit is exhausting. But it is so rewarding, and beautiful.
Through small and simple things, Great things ARE brought to pass.
By a little smile, a friendly chat, a decision to walk on the other side of the road, by a bearing of simple testimony, by the sweet sweet continually trying, by the humble prayer and hopeful glance toward the future. By a fast, by a silent prayer , in response to a suffering heart, God works miracles through us, imperfect beings.
and I am so humbled and grateful.
Your mission is what you make it.
I LOVE YOU ALL
May the Lord bless you all- in your work to do the small and simple things to help others and fortify your own faith. THE PURE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST HAS BEEN RESTORED.
I know it.
I feel The Lord testify of this truth daily.
And I see the miracles that have been worked through faith.
ONWARD AND UPWARD PEOPLE
Our gorgeous just-about-to-be-poured-on view of Alvinopolis.
(just a side note... do you think I can make a city and get away with naming it Allissopolis? Mitchellopolis... Alisoppolis hahahahaha. )
Okay the dog doesn't do this picture justice. He is a bear. A HUGE BEAR. You don't know but he was like barking ferociously throughout the whole ordeal
Basically my favorite piece of wall art in Campinas.
#myinevitablefuture
