The only thing I can think of
to describe it is a Taylor Swift song. Because it was just that
ridiculous. It started with exchanges with the Sister Training Leaders,
which turned into DRAMA Ive never beheld in my life. I think I said- Are
we in high school? Like 3000 times this week. Its pretty sad when
everyone forgets their purpose here right? Normally I dont share this
kind of stuff with you guys, but I was thinking the other day- how often
do we gloss right over the hard part of being a missionary for our
families and friends? And you are all over there thinking- wow, the work
of salvation is so easy for them?! The truth is- its not. And its not
for you either. But does that mean we desist? NO. We regroup, and have 4
baptisms. WOOOO. A FAMILY! I dont know if any of you knew about this
but that has been my mission goal forever. Baptizing a family. And
yesterday it happened!
About 2 months ago we were on the ônibus and I was
talking to this man. I invited him really quick to come to church with
us on Sunday and also shared a little bit about how we have a Prophet
that lives and guides us, the same as in the Bible. If God is the same
yesterday, today, and forever- why don't we have a prophet today?! WE DO!
So I share that little bit bem rápidinho and he is like- yeah Ill go to
church and bring my wife (but really girlfriend- because they weren't
married).
So everyone always says yes here and then never
comes BUTTT lo and behold, during the week we are walking home and I
hear someone yell MILLSSS! - I didn't forget- Sunday at 9! Then I whisper
to my companion- do you know him? HAHA. And she is like- he said YOUR
name. SHOOT. We talk to so many people! Everyone always remembers the
American and I NEVER remember them its awful! So he goes- did you forget
about me?! Im like... NOOO! You just look different? Did you get a hair
cut? HAHA Smooooth right?
So they show up to church that Sunday (before us
even) and we give them a little tour, and we had another couple there
too so the whole ward was like THRILLED. Wellllll then they invite us to
a barbeque at their house.... like 3 feet out of our area! NOOOO! They
live in the elders area!!!! So we call President and ask if we can go!
He starts singing to me- IF YOU DON'T KNOW ME BY NOWWWW YOU WILL NEVER
EVER EVER KNOW MEEEE. And I go... so yes? And he answers NO! Hahaha.
So we send the Elders and they don't want to go
because it is practically our area and super far for them. I remember
Elder Braga- waittt they went to church? Did they like it? Like will
they get baptized? hahaha. And they aren't married?! Sister what kind of
referal is this?! So the elders go- and they ask to be baptized. They
throw away all their coffee at the end of the Word of Wisdom lesson, and
they agree to get married!
We put on a wedding on Saturday in our building and
baptized them and their two daughters and oh was it the coolest thing in
the world. Literally 2 entire wards came and they are going to be a
huge part of the church forever. All because of a simple invite.
So that was my week. I love you and miss you!
Amor e saudades,
Sister Haley Mills
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| Making contacts in the street |
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| Elder Noleto (he baptized Simoni!) Melisa, Simoni, Mariana, Kleiton, ME AND SISTER SARES |
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