Hey Family and friends,
I wanted to actually send an email to you all because I have been awful at sending emails. I think it's because I never really know what to say. But I think it starts with a Thank You for all you that read this. Maybe you don't pray for me by name but for the missionaries in general, and it's because you, the members in branches and wards that really help the missionaries. Continue to help and pray for the missionaries please. We need your help.
The work is moving forward here in my city, Americo Brasilience. We have a little boy, Kevin, who is 9 years old and he has a date for baptism for Saturday. That is last day of the transfer. I hope and pray that it will happen because his mom wants to wait until she can participate again in Church. That wouldn't be until October! But whatever happens it's the will of the Lord, discouraging but His will.
Yesterday we had Stake Conference, and it was amazing! President and Sister Scholz spoke as well as other people. They are leaving soon after serving for 3 years. The talks were really centered around missionary work and a lot about members. President Scholz said: "When we talk to missionaries who are leaving we ask lots of questions like: What was your favorite area and why?" He said:" Answers are different, but a lot of them say it's because of the members." You are all incredible, and I LOVE the members in our branch.
Our Stake is pretty large probably has about a 2 hour radius, if that makes sense. My area has 3 different neighborhoods, all accessible by foot, and some hills, which SUCK! But I think it's because the Lord is punishing me for not exercising better in the mornings LOL! It's pretty green here, and I think it's because of the rain. It rained this morning. I love the rain but I was cold....
This transfer only has 5 weeks and we are already into our 5th week. I really hope that I stay here with Sister Gnoatto. Anything else you want to know about my area?
Oh something that's kinda cool, they have lots and lots of fields full of sugar canes. They burn the fields I think to get rid of the bugs and snakes but somehow the sugar canes don't burn. This past week they were burning and phew the air smelt awful, but oh well.
Sounds like the new Brazilian restaurant was tasty. (It was amazing!) I am excited to eat there when I return and talk to them in Portuguese LOL. Continue to stay firm in your diets and really look for this week at least one miracle, and go to the Temple this week too.
Tell Sis (Makayla Sanders-her cousin) congrats from me. I wish I could be there(Graduation) but she's in my thoughts.
Love you all. Have a great week!
With love from Brasil,
Sister Pierce
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