This
week was tough, not going to lie. It started out pretty good. WE had
some good lessons. WE did a lot of finding this week and taught the
Restoration a bunch. I always love teaching about it. And I'm getting
more comfortable talking to people on the street. One of my highlights
of this week was when we ran into a recent-convert who is semi-active on Saturday. Of course we invited him to come to church, and he was really hesitant:
him:no, I have to work..
me:what time?
him: 1-9
me:perfect! You can come to church first!!
him: no way- I'm working late tonight!
me: you don't need sleep... you´ll be fine!
him: AHH I need sleep!
me: nah- church is more important...
It
went on like that for a little while. Anyways, I was so excited because
I actually had a conversation with someone and I didn't need the help
of my companion. And GUESS WHAT?! HE CAME TO CHURCH YESTERDAY!!!!!
And a good thing too because no one else came.
Saturday
was undoubtedly the hardest day of my mission so far. We had a
baptismal interview planned for a man, Anderson, but apparently he
forgot. We called him, and he said he would come, but then he wouldn't.
So we called again. Same thing happened. WE ended up waiting almost 4
hours because he kept saying he would come but he never did! AHH! We
feel so good about him! He has had spiritual experiences, and read part
of the Book of Mormon without us even asking him to. He doesn't drink
or smoke (WHAT?!!?) and said he will stop drinking coffee. And he live
the law of Chastity. Soo it's really frustrating that he forgot... and
then he didn't come to church yesterday because he forgot to tell us
that he had work. so we have to wait a couple more weeks before he can
be baptized.
Well after we waited for forever, we went to an
appointment (and a recent convert came with us) so we were really
excited. buuuut our appointment wasn't there. And so was our back-up.
And a lot of people we talked to in the streets weren't interested. When
we got back to the apartment, we called our investigators to remind
them about church the next morning, and one woman we felt so good about
and had high hopes for, well she said that her husband doesnt want her
to investigate the church anymore. AGGGGG!!! I think my heart broke.
Seriously, I was so sad. I was just ready for the day to be over. BUT at
about 10:15,
we got a call asking us to give talks the next day in church. And of
course in Portuguese. So yesterday I gave a talk! I guess I forgot I
speak a lot slower in Portuguese than in English because my talk ended
up being 15 min. Afterwards a bunch of members told me congratulations
and then corrected my portuguese. ha
This week, I have decided, will be better! YAY! I
know that this is the Lord's work, and HE will help us when we are
trying our best. This gives me a lot of comfort. I know this is His
church, and I know that I am supposed to be here in Brazil right now.
I love you all!!!!!!!!!! Hope you have an amazing week!
Sister Eliason
P.S.
I got your Christmas cards this week (at zone conference!) And I want
to give a special shout-out to the Moore family. Thank you for including
me in your Christmas letter.... :) "Starving College students try to
eat small children" That made me laugh!
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