I like lists. they simplify things. but they can
also be incredibly overwhelming. like the list of things i wanted to do on the
last 3 p-days that i didn't have time to haha. i am looking at a to do list of 5
thank you cards, 4 letters, byu application, cleanup, laundry, and everything
else we have to do this week. it is transfer week... yay! that means fun for us
:) we have to plan the transfer, buy all the bus tickets, double check, and then
triple check the list before passing on to the zone leaders. awesome!
i really liked that quote momma! We had a miracle
happen this week! we have been traveling a lot and we had to help with the
conferences so we have not had a lot of time to work in our area. our teaching
pool was practically empty, but sunday we witnessed a few miracles:
1- An investigator (Fiel), that will be baptized
next sunday, was eating lunch with his friend when we should up for our visit
and we invited him to stay. we were there to do a "practice" of the baptismal
interview and run through the questions. Fiel's friend like the questions and
was really impressed with the principles and standards of the church. We will
begin teaching him this week.
2- Two college students that were contacted on the
bus showed up at church 3-4 weeks ago. they study and work so we only taught
them once. and when we went to teach them again they canceled. and the next time
they just weren't there. it didn't make sense. the girl had said she prayed for
god to guide her and an elder contacted her on the bus the next morning and
invited her to go to church. Sunday she went with a friend and the 2 of them
loved it... but then they disappeared! sunday afternoon they texted us and asked
us to come by! we went and we had a wonderful visit. they read and felt the
spirit. they also began saying prayers daily!
3- the best of all! a recent convert (Maria) has a
22 year old son who has never shown any interest for the church. they live
(literally) in the hood. Jonathon-22, is involved in all kinds of stuff. Sunday
however... who was sitting there in elders quorum? JONATHON! he had been
interrogated by the police and they roughed him up pretty bad. he was banged up,
but i think it knocked some sense into him... pun... not very funny. he realized
he needs to change his life so he woke up that morning, and said "momma. im
going to church with you today." she was in tears. it's a miracle.
I love the little miracles that happen. I really
enjoyed the training! it was an excellent meeting that helped me see how to
overcome some obstacles here in the field. It was great. Also, we ran into some
people from Palhoça (my 2nd area) and it was all smiles. they still remembered
me and we laughed as we reminisced on the good times we had together. The
mission is hard work, but it's also a lot of fun.
Next week my comp will be going home and the best
missionary i have ever known, Elder Banner, will also be going home. Elder
banner has been assigned, by me, to make sure alexis stays active in the church
he is studying leadership at UVU so Lexi, don't think for a second you are
alone. if im not there, someone will be watching out for you. btw- he sings
SUPER well. just btw's aight?
Brady! you are going to the provo MTC! YES! it is
better than são paulo. trust me. have fun. don't get freaked out because you
don't know the language like everyone else there. Pray for the gift of tongues,
work hard, and Take Advantage of your study time. Focus on preach my gospel-
chapters 3, 6, and 10 (more 3 and 10, but 6 is good too). also, make a language
study plan (see chap.7) Look up irmão perry and give him a hug for me. also, if
you see a sister christensen give her a hand shake and tell her i am still
waiting for her letter... :P
I love you guys!
abração,
-Élder Grondel jr.
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