Hello!
This week was the longest week of my mission so far I am almost 100% positive.
-_-
Tuesday we had a district meeting in Campinas at 8 am.
Which meant we got up at 5 and left at 6 to make it there in time. Then
when we got home we got a call saying that Sister B and Sister
A need to go to Junjiai for a Divisao so we ate lunch, packed
quickly, and hopped on the bus for an hour and a half for Junjiai. We
worked with the sisters in that area for a little bit before curfew and
then spent the night. It was FREEZING. They didn't have extra blankets.
So we didn't sleep at all. The next morning we got up at 6 and packed up
and grabbed a bus for the other part of Junjiai to visit the other
sisters. (Junjiai is huge). We worked with them all day long and went to
bed at 12 because they were telling us all the problems they have and
all the things they need for 2 hours. We got up the next
morning at 4 to get back and returned in time for lunch in a members home and
try to make up for lost time in our area. Friday Sister B went
through the temple with Presidente so she got up at 5 to leave and woke
me up to do her hair. Then Saturday we got up earlier to go to the
church and decorate the church for the wedding. Then all evening and
night we had the wedding and baptism after. Sunday we had church early
and spent all day saying goodbyes and visiting people. Then we stayed up
til 12 helping Sister B pack and celebrating. And got up this
morning at 4 to get ready and travel to Campinas to the mission office
to drop off Sister B. :P Needless to say it was a rough week and I
am super low on sleep and there is sooo much to do this week. BUT its
okay. I can do this. I will go home now and sleep.....after we clean the
whole house and organize all of our stuff..... -_- Aye.
Anyways sorry for the boring low down. The divisao
was actually really cool because I was companions with a Sister who
arrived the same day as me....but she doesn't speak ANY Portuguese. So anyways it was kind of scary for me because I had to do EVERYTHING. I
taught 5 lessons and made 25 contacts and talked with everyone and
shared scriptures and got 2 new investigators for them and everything.
It was hard but it was really cool because everyone just kept saying
that I speak everything! It felt good to know I can do stuff on my own.
It was good because today my "mom" left and I have to lead this area now
with a new companion. I did feel a little bad though because the
members that we visited kept asking when I got here and when I would
tell them the same day as the other Sister they would say "how come you
speak and she doesn't". I'd feel worse but I don't think she understood
what they were saying so....it was better that she didn't know so she
won't feel bad. It was a cool experience though.
Saturday was amazing. A and T were
married in the church by the bishop and it was a beautiful simple
ceremony. The members of the church did EVERYTHING. They made the cake
and brought food and drinks and decorations and did her hair and makeup
and everything to help. It was amazing. She was gorgeous and they were
so happy. T cried like a baby. It was sweet. Then one hour later
she changed out of her dress and him out of his tux and they were
baptized! She got to leave her crown in from the wedding and she looked
like a princess. It was amazing. They were confirmed on Sunday and I
have never seen anyone so happy. They are completely changed and ready
to be full time members of the church and prepare to be sealed in one
year. I will be here. I hope I can go. Sister B said she would
return and we can go together. :) It was awesome.
So....I am STAYING HERE! :D Thank goodness. And so
are Sisters A and G so not TOO much will change. I am ready to love [my new companion] and be very firm about our responsibilities here. This area
is ZION. Seriously. And they deserve the best missionaries possible. We have a lot of work to do. And it will be good for me to
get some experience taking charge here because... Sister P said to
prepare to train next transfer.... (!!!!!!!! EEP CRAZY!!!!) Anyways I
am ready.....but prayers are always welcome. <3
I will evaluate this week if I think I can talk to
the bishop about teaching English this transfer in the church. I hope
so but it depends on my companion.
I am glad to
here that all is well with you guys. Busch Gardens sounds like it was
hot....but its good to get one last vacation in! :) I miss you like
crazy. Good luck to the kids with starting school! WORK HARD KIDDOS! :D I
love you all! <3
Sister Heyer <3
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