They do about the same thing, just that father's day came about a month ago in Brazil. but, now that I know it happened there, happy father's day Dad!
Do the kids there play soccer in the streets?
Yes, they do. Mostly they go to one of the many soccer fields that every city has, but it is not uncommon to see a bunch of kids passing a ball around on the street. Usually playing keep-away.
What does your companions accent sound like?
His accent is really strong, but he doesn't recognize it. Some people understand me better than him 8l But it's funny that way. ;P
Mom, the mow hawks here aren't thos big tall ones you see, but they shave the sides and just let the hair hang down. So, instead of the hair sticking up, it just lays flat. Google search Neymar and take a look at his hair.
Hey, tell Maddi that Elder Kinney is in the mission. It's been five months already, but I didn't realize until recently. When I get to talk to him, I'll say y'all said hi.
This week the FIFA World Cup has begun, and there is tons of excitement in the air. Decorations fill the streets, flags of Brazil in every home, and high tension as the various countries go off in this great tournament. For Brazil, this is a wonderful age and one of the greatest parts of the year. However, for the missionaries, this means that the work becomes a lot more difficult. Luckily, the streets only empty here in the south when Brazil is playing, so we still manage to get something done in between the spaces. =)
Anyway, with that said, this week didn't have a lot of great highlights as the battle is becoming extremely difficult. Many of the people we speak to are always marking for 'another day,' the excellent families that we are teaching disappear come Sunday, and those that have been progressing well have been greatly discouraged by the constant opposition of friends or even family. All in all, the fight has become difficult, but that's just the way it is. Something I've come to recognize here in the mission is that the greatest blessings come after the greatest difficulties, and the greatest victories will be given us only if we prove faithful and strong during a long passage of failure. For that I cannot and will not become discouraged, for I know that if things are as difficult as they are now, it's because the rewards and blessings we seek in this area will be great and marvelous, and therefore require a lot of faith.
And something huge is about to happen. When I first arrived in the mission, we were in something we refer to as the 'old age.' Characterized by little work and low results. Then, we revolutionized the mission to it's standing today in the 'new era' as we all stepped it up a notch to work much harder, and show our faith that miracles can happen. Now we are entering into the 'power\golden era' as everything we've been doing until now will be doubled, and so will the miracles. So, although there's not much to say about this week other than that I'm well and excited, it's that great things are about to happen. It might just be my spidey senses, but I can feel it coming. ;)
Well, until next week then. Thanks everyone for the prayers and the support. They are always a great help.
Elder Angus
Word of the week:
impogado (im-poh-gah-doo) Meaning excited and motivated. Anxious to get going.
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