So
this week was definitely a special one! First off, we had transfers,
and unfortunately Sister Udagawa was taken from me... She's been called
as my STL in Centro with Sister Hansen. So proud of her! She's still in
my zone so I'll see her just about every week! Buuuuut, my new
companion, Sister Velasco is amazing!!! She's been so helpful with the
language already and it's only been like 5 days! She has 8 months on her
mission and is from Texas! SHE SPEAKS ENGLISH GUYS!!! Total lifesaver
when I don't know how to say things!!! She's super sweet, and plays the
flute! We're actually a lot alike. Its kind of really fun!!
Second,
we had the super cool opportunity to go to Natal this week and hear
from President Russell M. Nelson!! Really sweet!!! So on Friday night,
we stayed the night in the chapel as a zone. Which basically means we
sat there all night playing games and hanging out! Really really fun!
Then around 3 in the morning we left for Natal! it's a 5 hour bus ride so
we basically all slept the whole way. We got to Natal and hung out for
maybe an hour before President Nelson got there! I was so happy, I got
to see Sister Barney!!!! Man I missed her!
I
really enjoyed what President Nelson talked about but I think what his
wife talked about touched me more. She talked a lot about angels and
miracles. And how we're not alone in this work, but that we have past
ancestors, friends, family on the other side of the veil helping with
the gathering of Israel. They're preparing people for ordinances and
we're supposed to find their family here on earth to perform those ordinances. That we're supposed to work together with our angels
everyday and find the people whose ancestors are pleading and ready for
their work to be done. She talked a lot about being exactly obedient too,
and that being exactly obedient is what brings the most miracles and
allows the spirit to work through us more effectively. Oh also she
talked about having the feelings and mind set that every day is Christmas in Natal (Natal means Christmas). She said if we truly want to
feel like every day is Christmas we need to focus on the spirit, be
exactly obedient and love everyone. Teach and follow the spirit no
matter what, and again, with exact obedience these miracles will happen!
The whole devotional was really good.
I
know that through exact obedience and being willing to give my
everything to serve and love the people here, the Lord will provide
miracles. He will help those who are struggling to feel that desire to
change and improve. I know that I am not alone in this experience, that I
have friends, family, and people I don't know on the other side of the
veil watching out for me, protecting me and helping me every step of the
way! I know that the Lord is my brother, and is the perfect example for
me in everything i do and say. I know that he suffered, lived, and died
for all of man kind. So that one day, we will all be able to live with
him and our Father in Heaven again.
I know that the Book of Mormon is
the word of God, and that Joseph Smith translated this wonderful book
for us in these Latter-days. I know we have a living prophet on the
earth today, and that he has called marvelous men and women to serve
along side him. I love this gospel with everything that I am and ever
will become. I love the Lord Jesus Christ more than I can put into words
and I am so grateful for his sacrifice for me. I am so honored to where
his name on my chest everyday, and stand as a witness of his all day
everyday! (you don't need a name tag to do that). I love you guys so much
and miss you all more than you know!!
Hope everyone has an awesometastical week!!
Muito amor,
Sister Moss
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