I was transferred this week.
Yes I know- you didn't even know it was transfer week. Neither did I!
haha This is good= no time to be emotional and slow down the work.
But to tell you honestly- yes, I did know. And Yes, I had already quasi perfect certainty that I would be leaving this lovely paradise.
How do I feel....
Happy?
What is that?
Shouldn´t I be horribly depressed? I will miss the baptism of N..., M..., and A..... I will leave the yellow house and My two brilliant companions. I will not be able to run in the "serra" anymore, I will lose all of my best-friend-bus drivers, I will leave the ward members and Bishop that I have grown to love, I won't be there to see our new English program take of I... I... I...
I AM STILL SO HAPPY!!!!
Does that make any sense?
I am thrilled that I could be here, that God gave me the once in a lifetime opportunity to get to know, to help, to be helped, to learn, be humbled and absolutely fall in love with all that is Jundiaí Represa. God gave me the chance to see the change that comes when the gospel is LIVED through so many.
So many people I love and.... I'm going to leave them all tomorrow.
Hop on probably 5 buses to reach Campinas and then be shipped off to some new part of Brazil...........................
It doesn't make sense.
Oh but it does.
When one does the will of the Lord, and knows that he/or she is doing all possible to follow His guidance. Happiness is natural. It is part of the plan.
Why is it that God gave us the commandments? Is it because He is Selfish and Prideful?..... Hmmmm lets think about it. He commands us to be like Him... right? And then Commands us to have a humble heart. Therefore, God must be humble as well? True? God gave us the commandments because He loves us, He trusts us, He knows us. He knows what will make us truly happy. And therefore- will do all He possibly can to ensure that eternal happiness... even eternal life.
So if you want to be happy- what do you have to do?
Keep the commandments. Search for and Follow the spirit. Align yourself with the will of Him who gave you all you have.
And I promise, a new light, joy, happiness, and strength will light up your life. Eternal Perspective.
Okay now really quick
Interesting things that Happened:
1 today I spent my morning making a rainstick. basically the coolest most failed thing ever
2 N... managed to stop drinking, drinking coffee, and smoking.... in 2 weeks. He made the cigarette tea that we suggested... and never smoked again muahahaha for creativity.
3 Fasting has power
4 M... (an investigator) bought us pizza out of the blue. He said that he wanted to make things right with God (he has a big tendency to drink) so he bought us pizza. He called 2 days later saying IT WORKED! I have no Idea really what it is that he asked God for... but.... I guess people who give missionaries food get blessings.
5 Sister Staples has officially become a umbrella missionary. Hahaaa It is super hot.... like.... 95 100 degrees hot.. and therefore, why not just walk around with permanent shade..... I think...... one day I will be convinced......maybe. I just prefer to lather on the sunblock and outwork the sun.
6 We sang in church this Sunday. Everyone burst out crying. Except for Sister Staples and me. We are heartless. But really.... The spirit was so strong, and I felt an overwhelming sense of peace. God is at our side.
7 Made Cinnamon rolls for the first time in my life WUDDUP BRAZILLL
quote: life is not meant to be enjoyed in retrospect- Elder Uchtdorf
So... that's the life folks. In the race to become don't forget who you are whohoooo
Love me
p.s. FOTOS!
Man.... I always attach the photos and then Forget which ones I attached.
us on the praya (beach). But really it's a park right next to our house........ close
My Cinnamon rolls
A necessary family-artsy picture with the pizzas
My favorite man+horse couple. we see them no less than 3 times each week #sopresh
