Second, Christmas. I don't know what your plan is, but if you were wanting to do a package, then my old comp really wants some of those special socks and they don't exist in Brazil so if you could throw some of those in there, that would be awesome.....and some chocolate covered raisins haha.
Speaking of old comps.....i have a new comp!!!! Sis S. Transfers are today and everything changed. I get to stay in my area, but I got a new comp. Get this, she is American and I technically have more time in the mission than her!! what!? It's because I served in the states first, but we are both babies in the mish so we are just gonna be two Americanas rockin' the world. I dunno how its gonna go, but I know that it's going to be great. I'm so excited! Seriously she is great and so humble and we are going to work so hard and see so many miracles. I'm sad to part from Sis A but I also know that having two Americans together will bring a fresh perspective to this work. I'm so excited to make plans and be efficient and maybe actually follow our plans for the day haha. That will bring miracles, I know it. I know there are so many people that need to be taught and by golly we are going to find and teach them all. It's going to be an adventure but it will be great. I kinda was freaked out at first, because I really still don't know what I'm doing as far as Brazil goes, but it will be an adventure, and who doesn't love that. I really am looking forward to this transfer so much. I think I'm going to be smiling all the time, which is how I want to always be. Actually, there you go, i just decided it, I'm going to be smiling all the time, despite anything that happens. The word for that is Otimismo, my new goal :)
Yesterday we almost got moved from our area because our pres was afraid it was dangerous. I was so devastated! Seriously, it was good for me because it helped me realize how much I love the people we are working with and how little time we have to help them. In a moment, everything that needs to be done flashed before me and I know I need to be here. I think the mish goes through waves. Sometimes it is more for the missionary and sometimes it is more for the people. I think this time period is going to be for the people because my comp is awesome and we are going to help these people so much and just give everything we have to them. I have so much I want to do and I have so much confidence that it will happen if we are willing to work and show God we care. This is going to be 6 weeks of change and growth. I can't wait. Hey guess what, the Bishop likes us now!!
Love you alll, beijos
