We didn´t email earlier today because we had interviews! (On P-day, yep. At least we still have email time). Anyway. This week was a pretty good start to the transfer. We didn´t have to much time to feel lonely in our "new" house, because the first four nights we had at least two sisters sleeping over. (We are the closest sister house to the mission office with space for visitors).Usually they called us about ten minutes before bed time to inform us. And a half hour later for directions. So we have lovingly re-named our apartment "Odivelas Hotel". Funcioning hours: any day, any time. Too bad we don´t have any of those little soaps...
Some of the highlights from this week:
Maria do Céu: We had a lesson with her and were talking about her quitting smoking (of course) and she ended up telling us her life story--how she used to be an alcoholic but she quit and she said "If I could do that, then I can quit smoking. Especially with the power of God. Because I know that this is what he wants me to do."
Jorge: We have this nice investigator who is getting kidney dialysis so we can´t meet with him very often. BUT we passed by on WEdnesday to see how he is doing and he had read the lesson pamphlet we gave him. He opened his door and said "Oh! I wanted to ask, can I start coming to church? I want to come every week. Also this pamphlet talked about a Book, can I have that too? Mormon or something?" We were like, ummm yes you can. And then we asked if he wanted to get baptized. He said "Yeah I would like that". Sooo now we just have to help him find a way to church because he got foot surgery.
Deep: We had a MEGA lesson and taught him ALL of the commandments--we had already taught the word of wisdom, but we taught the rest, because he said "I want to know all the rules". Before we left, he flushed his cigarettes down the toilet and said he was quitting. The only problem... He is moving to Belgium. Tomorrow. Well. Good reference for the missionaries there.
A scripture that I read during personal study and really liked: D&C 101:55,61-62. I really like that the servants are called "the warriors of the Lord". Not only are the missionaries the Lord´s warriors, but really ALL of the members of the church are. And the Lord has covenanted with us that if we are wise and faithful (notice it does NOT say perfect) then we will become rulers over many things ou seja joint heirs with Christ. THe other part I like is that the servant went STRAIGHTAWAY but the things were not fulfilled until AFTER MANY DAYS. Sometimes we are working and working and working and nothing is happening but as we stretch ourselves every single day to find new ways to show our faith and grow our faith, eventually the promise will be fulfilled. :)
I also liked today in my interview. I was talking to President about some of the difficulties we have been having and he said that our district is "four of the best missionaries our mission has to offer" and that he knows we can do the work that is here for us. So it was really nice how supportive he was.
Other stuff:
I got my first sunburn this week! In the morning I felt like I should find my sunscreen and use it but we were late so I just ignored it and then I got ROASTED. That´s the last time I don´t listen to the Spirit.
An old man: "Ola vocês são bonitas! I love you!" (he said that part in english. then tried to kiss us.)
That´s about it for this week. Easter was wonderful (they gave us chocolate at church). I love you all bunches. Hang in there, Heavenly Father is preparing you for a great ending! Happy week!
Love you TONS,
Sister Gidney
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