Well things are going fantastic here in Boa Vista :) I have
finally been able to get to work this week! We have been walking 'até o pó', as
they say here in Brazil. Its means a whole lot!! We've been walking and talking
with everyone. We've been just trying to talk to everyone to tell them about
the Restored Gospel of Jesus Christ!
Oh, but first, my new companion! Her name is Sister Freitas
da Silva (there was already a Freitas, Silva, da silva, and it’s just easier
this way) and she's been out for 3 months! She is just adorable and I love her
already! She's from João Pessoa which is in the northeastern part of Brasil.
Another "Nordestina" as they say. Like I said, she is just great and
we are having a good time together so far. She's also an only child, and turned
19 just before leaving on the mission. She is super nice to me, but tells me
that I need to study Portuguese -___- So I’ve been trying to study a little
more so I can be more confident with the language. We are going to do amazing
things here!!
BTW Congrats to Jacob Wagher for leaving on his mission this
next week! I know he is going to do amazing things in the Dominican Republic!
Missions are great!!
What was AMAZING this week was my packages!! Thank you so
much Ivan and Nichole!! And thank you Beth and Kelley and Family! The slippers
are perfect and I’m wearing the shoes you sent right now. THANK YOU! And I
loved the picture book and strawberry jam (thanks Ma). Oh my goodness you have
no idea how happy that book made me. Thank you so much! I can’t even say it
enough. I love you so much! Do you know how much I love you all? I don’t think
so ;) Thanks for the love.
So I love being a missionary, but sometimes I forget. It’s
really easy to forget when you get home at night dead tired and just want to
sleep. So this week I’ve been trying to remember, to remind myself that I LOVE
being a missionary here in Brazil. I love Brazil! It is so amazing all the
things that I have been able to see and do here. And I want to make sure that I
make the most of these 18 months. I want to make the most of every single day
out here. So my goal for this next week is to soak up, cherish, and savor every
day and every single moment. Maybe it sounds a little weird, but its what’s going
to happen. I love my Heavenly Father, and I know He loves me. I know that I am
here for a reason, and that I need to learn something here. I’m ready for the
challenges! Bring it on!
So I guess I’m just here to remind you that you can do hard
things. Let’s triumph together! It’s never easy, but in His strength we can do
all things! Thank you so much for you love and support. Make sure to make the
most of every day.
Some great quotes from "Grandma's Classroom Door"
Yesterday you said tomorrow.
Pray like it all depends on God, and then work like it all depends on you.
I love you all!!!
com amor, Sister Berry
