-Splits:
We did in-house splits for the first time this week because President
gave us permission. I went with Sister Lima (the oldest but with the
least time in the mission) and it was so good to not feel like I'm in
training! Seriously, can't wait to finish the training program and just
be a normal missionary. I was a little worried at first but we both had a
great experience, and enjoyed the extra responsibility.
-Conference:
Our mission president's dad, who is a general authority, came and spoke
to us. We sang a hymn in 3 languages, and overall just learned a ton.
But I think it would have been a good idea to bring ice packs, because
there was some serious fire thrown out. I took notes, but I don't have
them with me, unfortunately.
-Birthday: Sister Creswell's
birthday was on Thursday, so the member who gave Almoço also brought
cake. And then that night, we bought pizza and made another cake and had
a second party.
-Baptism/Confirmation: Wanderley was
baptized! I don't have pictures of this one, because a member took them
for us, but I'll get them to you all eventually. It was seriously just a
beautiful experience. We sang the 3-language hymn for him also, because
he loves languages, and he almost cried. Actually I think he was
crying. Doctrinally, this is kind of a big change for him, but he has
an open heart and an awesome perspective, and knows how to walk by
faith. Now we just need to help his mom make her decision to follow :)
Although, she's pretty much there. She's already paying tithing and
everything and the Bishop is going to have her give a class about social
work, because that's her profession. They're an awesome family, and
really this is just what they need to bring them together.
-Birthday
again: Sister Farias' birthday was yesterday, and my goodness we are
almost sick of cake haha. We once again had a party for Almoço, and then
I made Boston Cream Pie for Wanderley, and they bought cake for Sister
Farias. (Sister Creswell also made cake for her, but we're going to
bring it to district meeting tomorrow instead).
-Garoto!!!!
Today we toured the chocolate factory! Well, the museum, anyway. We
unfortunately couldn't take pictures inside the main room, but we have
lots of pictures outside and around and in the middle of the street
(that was fun!) which I will send to you today! We got to go with
our whole district (cause it's in their area) and learned all about how
chocolate is made, and the history of the factory, and everything. And
yes, the whole city smells like chocolate :) Also, I'm super excited
because they have a chocolate that's very similar to Milky Way, but only
one comes in every box, so today I bought just those, and then everyone
gave me theirs too (I guess Brazillians don't like caramel?! ), so I
have plenty to make me happy :)
I keep feeling like this
transfer is winding down, but it's really not, yet. Plus I'm pretty sure
I'm gonna stay here. But anyway, I'm going to go send pictures now!
Love you all and have a super awesome week!
-Sister Kirkham
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