Sooo... not a whole lot of crazy went on this past week, but I did have splits with my American friend again. That was pretty solid! We chatted a lot about sports and just related a lot more. It is like a breath of fresh air to speak English and to just feel comfortable around your companion. Something that I haven't really had my whole mission besides the MTC. We spent 72 reais on 2 pizzas...Ü It is like tradition in the mission to buy pizza on splits.. so we went nuts this splits. But don't be deceived my friends... it was only about 25 American dollars.
Sooo.... The wildest thing that happened this week was probably an experience I had with some MASSIVE overgrown drunk man. The dude was seriously GINORMOUS. He probably was about 6 foot 5 and weighed in at probs 308 pounds!! Story time: Elder Abel was just minding his own business walking home late one night and this massive drunk dude came sprinting around the corner (I think he robbed someone... I don't know) and just barrells through me. I don't know how to explain this... but I was literally like a wall. I felt like Superman. The dude ran into me and just about fell over. It was crazy!! And to be honest it was a miracle because I was on a pretty small sidewalk and if he would have barreled through me (like he should have) I would have been thrown into traffic and been hit by a car. (I know.. sounds SUPER dramatic. But I am serious. It was nuts!!) I kinda felt like Superman because I saved my life and also his.. as it changed his direction from going to the middle of the traffic... to running the opposite way. haha! The dude didn't even apologize or thank me or nothing. It was crazy!! I have decided that I need to wear a GoPro as a missionary. I see some pretty crazy things here and I am sure they sound super unrealistic, but these things are actually happening. Pretty crazy!! Elder Abel is blessed. Ü
Sooo... the investigators are solid. Unfortunately... we didn't have a baptism this week. We were teaching them and at the end of the lesson Kamilly said, "So... Do I get to choose who baptizes me?" We told her yes... and she said, "Well... I Choooooooosssseeeeeeee YOOUUU Elder Abel!!!" It was so cute!! I was so happy and really just so excited for her. She is so excited to be baptized. The great grandmother went on to say how she may need a little more time and then they made her decide to wait a little longer. I was a little bit butt-hurt with the way this all went about. Whatevs... I don't need to baptize her, but you can't crush a 9 year old's dreams and happiness like that. She is probs going to be baptized in about 2 weeks. I am still so excited for her to take that next step.. even though I won't be here for it. (Another hint for transfers)
Alright....I will be leaving Ubirajara. I will be heading to `Bosque da Saude`. This area is super close to the Mission Office, the airport, and is in the area (but not ward) of where President and Sister Acosta live. I will be training a new missionary that will arrive tomorrow, and I will be the District Leader there as well. I will be opening this area and I am pretty dang excited. What a humbling experience this really will be and a new adventure. I will be completely honest with you guys.. I am so nervous! I am so scared and I really am worried with all the things that are to come here in the next few weeks. I am not a perfect Portuguese speaking missionary... I am not that great of a leader or teacher.. and I just feel so inadequate. But I am SO GRATEFUL (I literally can't say it enough) for the trust that the Lord has in me and the trust that President Acosta has in me. I have faith that all will work out as I just put my trust in the Lord. I think that this will help boost my confidence with the language and as well strengthen my testimony as I lean on the Lord even more than I ever have. I know that I am here in Brazil for a reason. There is no doubt in my mind that there is someone waiting for me in my new area and I know that there are also a few missionaries that may need me as well. I also know that I need the people there and that the missionaries that I will work with and the people I will be with... will strengthen me and make me more into that person that I really want to become. I truly am so grateful for the love, peace, and comfort that I feel as I am serving here in Brazil. There is no doubt in my mind that the Lord is blessing me. I know He is blessing me and I just hope and pray that you are all able to see the blessing that He is pouring out to your lives.. because I also know that He is blessing you. I know that we are a part of the only true living church on the Earth today that is lead by real revelation and by a real Heavenly Father and Savior Jesus Christ. What a blessing that is and what a blessing it is to know that our leadership is truly called of God. From the Prophet all the way down to the conductor in sacrament meeting.. this church is ran by God. We all have a purpose here and it is amazing to know that there truly is a loving God who is watching over and protecting us. He is loving us, He is blessing us, and He is supporting us. I know that this church is true and I know that you guys know that too. I am grateful to have your examples in my life and to see your love for the Savior and our Heavenly Father. I love you so much!!
Alright....I will be leaving Ubirajara. I will be heading to `Bosque da Saude`. This area is super close to the Mission Office, the airport, and is in the area (but not ward) of where President and Sister Acosta live. I will be training a new missionary that will arrive tomorrow, and I will be the District Leader there as well. I will be opening this area and I am pretty dang excited. What a humbling experience this really will be and a new adventure. I will be completely honest with you guys.. I am so nervous! I am so scared and I really am worried with all the things that are to come here in the next few weeks. I am not a perfect Portuguese speaking missionary... I am not that great of a leader or teacher.. and I just feel so inadequate. But I am SO GRATEFUL (I literally can't say it enough) for the trust that the Lord has in me and the trust that President Acosta has in me. I have faith that all will work out as I just put my trust in the Lord. I think that this will help boost my confidence with the language and as well strengthen my testimony as I lean on the Lord even more than I ever have. I know that I am here in Brazil for a reason. There is no doubt in my mind that there is someone waiting for me in my new area and I know that there are also a few missionaries that may need me as well. I also know that I need the people there and that the missionaries that I will work with and the people I will be with... will strengthen me and make me more into that person that I really want to become. I truly am so grateful for the love, peace, and comfort that I feel as I am serving here in Brazil. There is no doubt in my mind that the Lord is blessing me. I know He is blessing me and I just hope and pray that you are all able to see the blessing that He is pouring out to your lives.. because I also know that He is blessing you. I know that we are a part of the only true living church on the Earth today that is lead by real revelation and by a real Heavenly Father and Savior Jesus Christ. What a blessing that is and what a blessing it is to know that our leadership is truly called of God. From the Prophet all the way down to the conductor in sacrament meeting.. this church is ran by God. We all have a purpose here and it is amazing to know that there truly is a loving God who is watching over and protecting us. He is loving us, He is blessing us, and He is supporting us. I know that this church is true and I know that you guys know that too. I am grateful to have your examples in my life and to see your love for the Savior and our Heavenly Father. I love you so much!!
Love, your favorite, random, and crazy Sky... Elder Abel! Ü
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