Well this week has been tough there is no doubt about it, but not the tough that I would like it to be. This is my companions last transfer so he is beyond trunky. He doesn't want to do much. But it's alright, he is helping with Portuguese and that's most important right now. I have a lot of personal study time so my testimony and knowledge strengthen everyday. I really just feel a burning in my heart when I study some things and I cannot even explain how much my testimony has strengthened in a way that it never would have if I didn't serve. I see the importance of my mission and I know that it has eternal significance. I know these two years will set the tone for the rest of my life, and help me to know what kind of husband and father I want to be.
I just cannot put it in words, this Gospel is so much greater than we can comprehend. God is real, he loves us, he hears our prayers. Jesus Christ is our savior He has an infinite love for everybody that he did so much more than die for us. He took away our sins, he set the example for us. One day we will stand before him to be judged and I will personally thank him face to face, and all I want is for him to reply to me Well done my good and faithful servant and thank you for your service in helping souls find their salvation. I want to take my place with my wife in my hand and live in eternal Celestial Glory with my family. The fullness of the Gospel of Jesus Christ has been restored and it is true. It is sweet and it is simple and I love it.
Other things for this week: We were at a lady's house and we were talking about were I lived as I described it she said that she has always remembered a Elder from a place like that in southern Utah. He is form Kanab. Yeah I know Kanab that's right next to my tiny little Orderville! I don't remember his name but Ill get it next time we visit her. She is great, she is 83 years old and makes some amazing food.
I have for sure seen some of those rainstorms that Grandpa always talks about. One thing I would like for Christmas is a dry bag, just a small one for my scriptures because I would hate for them to get ruined. Me and my comp were just leaving the church a couple days ago when it started dumping rain "like it can only rain in Brazil" we started home and we were soaked to the bone in seconds. Most of the drainage here is plugged with trash, so I was running through this lake of water and I hit a low spot and almost fell over! So here I am in my slacks and silk tie wading through this lake that is up to my thigh! Yeah it was bad, so anyways I would like a dry bag for Christmas. Tyler will know what I am talking about.
You asked about the bus ride, yes I rode the Ônibus with all my bags and yes it was the worst. All is well! I love Brazil. When I was in the CTM I wasn't a hundred percent convinced that I was in Brazil, for all I knew I was just living in TheTruman Show. But now I know of a surety that I am in Brazil. haha It is different than the States for sure!
Other than that I don't have anything! I am doing great and I love you!
Love,
Elder Millard
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