Festas, Facas e Milagres

11/12/18

Bom Dia Família, Nós 'sta fixe?

Another week has come and gone. I thought that when I left the MTC, time might slow down a bit and wait for me to catch up, but as this second transfer is drawing to a close it becomes increasingly apparent that I have no hope of ever catching up. I used to think four months was a long time, like a semester of school or the summer, but this past four months have seemingly flashed by. I fear that one these days I'm going to wake up and the mission will already be over. People always ask "Sister, tem saudades para casa?" (“Do you miss home?”) and I always respond "Não, já tenho saudades para Cabo Verde" (“No, I already miss Cape Verde”), because I'll always have home, but when will I ever have another chance to be here, right now with these people? I hope I can stay in Covo Figueira for another transfer but who knows what this next six weeks has in store for me. But I can already tell I'll miss these people terribly and I just don't know when I'll see them again. Who knew the mission was such a trap!? Making me come here to love and serve these people just to send me away! Something tells me leaving the mission is going to be a lot tougher than coming out onto the mission. Lucky for me, even in missionary time, I've got a while.

Three Batches of Brownies and a Kilogram of Salt Later...

11/5/18

Hello Family!

It's been another wild week here in Covo, can't believe the transfer is going to over soon! Sister Ashby and I think I may leave the island next transfer, but it's hard to speculate with President because you really just never know.

The Iron Rod 'Aint Gonna Hold Onto Itself

10/29/18

I can't believe we are already more than half way through the transfer! Time passes so quickly here! Except of course at eight o'clock at night when nobody wants to talk to you, but like, all the rest of the time passes by so quickly! It was another crazy week in Covo Figueira for the La Pinha Sisters. Full of miracles and laughs. We got a free taxi ride back from Tinteira (a part of our area far away) after praying that we could safely walk back in the dark, so literal blessings. We found more people to teach this week than this area has seen in a while and despite a lot, and I mean a lot of walking, Sister Ashby and I find ourselves energized by the spirit and eager to continue. One of the themes from this last was definitely diligence. I've begun learning more than ever before! The reality is that Diligencia=Milagres. Favorite scriptures stories to teach this week were 1 Nephi 3 and Ether 2-3. Our motto from that one especially being to "prepare your stones". Most blessings require effort and diligence on our part so remember to work hard for what you want! I have no more time once again, but I love you all and hope you have a wonderful week!