SO.......
this week was the hardest week I have ever had. it was so long and the
difficulties that I have had with my companion never seemed to end. I
won't bore you with all that has happened but let's just say that there
were a few times that I was ready to pack up my things and head home. There
were a lot of tears this week but through prayer I was able to get
through each day. So, now let's talk business.
Monday was peaceful. After
email we went to the beach and played soccer and volleyball. The sand
was too hot so we left. We went Christmas shopping and then headed over
to Elton's to hang out. We ended up watching Ephriam´s Rescue and it was
SO GOOD!! If you have not seen it, you should find time to watch it.
Tuesday was a slow day and
the highlight was blessing a home because she thought that Satan lived
in here house. It seems like Hunter and I are casting out devils left
and right! Haha.
Wednesday was slow again and we had a 4 hour bible bash
with a friend of a less-active. It was long and wanted to leave but my
companion wanted to stay and talk. After that we went to Elton's and made
home made bread then had a meeting with the Branch President about how
we can strengthen the ward. It was a good meeting and gave us some
ideas.
Thursday, Thanksgiving we did nothing for it, they don't celebrate
it. Shocking! The day was slow but the night was so much fun. There
was an activity at the church for anyone who wanted to come. There was
soccer, ping pong, volleyball and other stuff here and there. It as so
much fun and a big hit. It is a way for us to invite people to come see
the church in a fun way. Lets just say that I destroyed at ping pong
and pulled a hammy playing soccer but i am all good.
Friday we went to the
airport area to teach a lesson that went okay. We headed back into town
and went tracting around the Church. It was a a huge success and hope we
can do it again this coming week. It was also Black Friday here and they
actually celebrate here, kind of. Its is a weekend sale
(Friday
through Monday). The stores close at 6pm every night so its not really
black Friday.
Saturday we had lunch then went to Elton's to hang and help
him out. We watched 2-3 different soccer games beacause we had to wait to
here about where an open casket was going to be. There is a guy in our branch
that his sister passed away that day. He wanted us to come give him
support so we did later that night. We went to a little service and it
was sad and a little weird. It was the first time that I saw a dead
person and it was a little frighting, but the service was nice and given
by our Branch President.
Sunday it rained that morning but we still walked
to church. It was raining so hard that even with an umbrella I still got
soaked. By the time we got to the church my pants we soaked. Because of the rain no one came to church. We had like 3 families there
and it was weird. It makes for a slow church day, but I liked it anyways. After
church we did our weekly planning and then went to talk with Arthur about a date
for his baptism. It is going to be on December 11 and i am so excited!!A fter that we went to Tica's and she fed us so much food that I was
about to explode. Her brother in law was over and he is not a member
but loves the missionaries. We chatted with him and he is a good man.
Now today is Monday, and we went to the bank to get some CASH. After email we are going to Subway, shopping and then over to Elton's.
That's is it
for this LONG week. I love being a missionary but it is the hardest
thing that I have ever done. I am grateful for all of the love and
support. Happy late Thanksgiving and lets get ready for the Christmas
season!
With love from here in Brazil
Elder Browning
This true story is as remarkable today as it was 2,000 years ago: God sent Jesus Christ, our Savior and Redeemer.
The Beach
Random Horses on the Street
This is as big as it gets here for Christmas
