Another week, another email. The highlight of this week was Come, Follow Me. For whatever reason I was able to ponder 110% on the story of the Brother of Jared and used lots of my insights in lessons and studies this week. I love treasuring the scriptures, they make me feel complete.
This week we spent 2 days without power which normally would’ve been fine except that Brasil uses electrical wire to heat their water so I felt like I was doing the ice-bucket challenge every time I took a shower. Luckily, I didn’t have anything in the fridge, I was running low on funds last week and only bought a bag of popcorn kernels. The other sisters did though and all their perishables perished.
Another day we were walking down what seemed to be the 50th hill of the day and right as we reached the steepest part, a kind-looking, 5ft tall, Brazilian grandma threw a bucket of soapy mop water right at my feet and I slipped and landed all of my weight on my right elbow. Nothing broken, just bruised and ugly. The grandma was super nice though, she literally dead-lifted me off the ground and tried to put my shoulder back into its socket (even though it wasn’t out of socket.)
Finally, my last pair of American Sandals broke last night. I’ll have to swallow my pride and go and find a comfortable, Brazilian sandal that won’t mess up the last 16 months of tanlines I’ve been working on.
I bet you’re wondering if I’m going to share all my insights now as my spiritual thoughts, and I’m not because they’re too intricate to explain in an email but here’s a scripture.
Ether 3:5: “Behold, O Lord, thou canst do this. We know that thou art able to show forth great power, which looks small unto the understanding of men.”
Gotta blast, 🫡
Tchau Tchauuu
Com amor,
Sister Alyssa Grace
Caruaru, Brasil
Dear Sister Grace, what a great looking bunch of young missionaries. You all look so full of the spirit and excited to spread the truth! You have had quite the experiences. That was a surprise to the woman who threw the water and you , having it land right in front of you! And then to be cared by her! ! We love you and so proud of your efforts in serving the Lord. The leaves are falling all over and cooler weather . Its still a beautiful time of the year. Hope your find some sandals to match the tan lines, otherwise it will be chris x crosses everywhere. Happiness to you from Grandma Genae,