This week being transfers, our P-day is Monday. The week
was successful. Elder Bryant and I continue to work well together and
grow together. Although that is ending tomorrow. I am getting a new
companion and we will open up a brand new area which has never had
missionaries - Vera Cruz. I don´t know too much about the new situation
and how everything will work out, but we will live in the same apartment
as I live now and have to take a bus to the new area everyday. Our
apartment is not very big so it will be cramped with 4 Elders in
there. I will certainly write more details next week after I know how
things function. The branch in Vera Cruz was organized recently I
believe, within the last few months. I am very excited and feel very
blessed to have the opportunity to labor in that area.
This week flew by. After emailing last week, we ate in a ``cafe
colonial´´ - bad idea. They simply bring out sweets, pies, and little
``salgados´´ - salty things. And keep bringing things out until you
can´t eat anymore. It was a rare opportunity and one I don´t think I
will do again. My body felt slow for the rest of that day and the next.
After that, the week went well. We set a few more dates with some people
in the month of May. I really hope I can participate in the baptisms of
these people, and maybe because we will be living in the area, I will
still be able to attend if all goes well. Today, also included in the
pictures, is probably the closest I will get to riding a real horse for
the duration of my mission. This one was outside of a feed/vet store.
I began a list this week of things I notice and perceive will help
me and the family I will have in the future. I hope to add to it from
time to time with inspired thoughts that will provide firm faith in
Jesus Christ, and a home with the influence of the Holy Ghost. I also
started a list of things I hope to buy before my flight back to the US. I
am not too worried about that list, seeing as I have plenty of time to
check things off the list. One of the things I want to do, as soon as I
can understand a little better what people are saying, is learn how to
make some of the food here. I enjoy it a lot and will look forward to
bringing back some traditions.
Mom, I hope you are recuperating well and staying obedient. Maybe
you can apply 1 Nephi 3:15 to your situation. That you will not return
to the tennis court until you have fulfilled the orders the doctor has
given you. Dad mentioned you will be going in Wednesday for the knee
replacement. I will be praying for you.
Friday is going to be a very special day. Elder Jeffrey R. Holland
of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles will be visiting our mission and
the mission of Brasil Porto Alegre South will be coming to attend as
well. I will be anticipating the counsel he will give and seeking
inspiration for what the Lord intends my new companion and I to do in
our brand new area. What better timing to receive counsel from a special
witness of Jesus Christ.
The days are zipping by, and today is no different. Thanks for all
the prayers and thoughts of support. I know they are being heard and
answered. I am growing constantly and consistently I feel.
With love and charity,
Elder Graziano
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