The beginning of my 7th transfer in the field and 3rd in Brazil. I
just graduated from the 12 week program, again, but this time in Portuguese. The
news? I get to stay in Bebedouro with Sister Soares! And Sister Jales is going
to train. I'm praying for an American, but we´ll see today or tomorrow what we
get.
Yesterday was so special. I showed up to church and found Jose Luis (the
man who was baptized a month ago) in a suit for the first time. He went from
regular clothes, to jeans, a white shirt and tie, to a full suit. He also
blessed the sacrament for the first time. I almost cried. This is what this is
all about; seeing people grow in the gospel. Seeing them progress. Seeing how
Christ really changes people. Sister Jales and Sister Soares were asked to speak
yesterday and we needed someone to give the Sunday School lesson, so guess who
was the lucky one....... that´s right. Me. I had almost no time to prepare and I
was so nervous. I had never given a long lesson by myself in Portuguese before.
I prayed really hard. It went really well. I only struggled a few times and
found a way to say what I wanted to.
And finally, talking with my family. We got to skype! It was so special. We
were in Barbara and Ruthor´s house (Ruthor is Jose Luis´s son). I talked to my
family for a while, slipped up and said some Portuguese words, and then each
person got to talk a little with my family. Barbara spoke and I translated. She
expressed grattitude to my family for letting me go on a mission and said how
grateful she was to me for helping her father-in-law. Ruthor spoke in English
saying thanks as well. And my companions said a few things as well. It was fun
to translate. It was really special. This is what a mission is about. I'm so glad
my family got to meet some of the people who are special to me right now.
That´s all I have time for. Looking forward to another transfer of
miracles!
Love yall!
Sister Shipp
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