Ola!

This last week was real fun. Our zone was asked to help host the new missionaries coming in on Wednesday and we really enjoyed it. One Elder that I hosted is actually in our zone and in the dorm right next to mine. haha. His name is Elder Parke and is from Las Vegas, a pretty nice guy even if he wears socks and flip flops. haha. We must've done a good job because we were asked to do it again this week. haha. Our district tried our luck with the barber shop today. And I kind of feel like a sheered sheep. But it does look good.  Everyone here is enjoying the warm weather in Provo, except Elder Arispuro, who misses seeing the snow on the ground. haha. The Portuguese is still coming along but it is getting a little harder because we now have two teachers, so we have breakfast, a 4 1/2 hour language class, lunch, another 4 1/2 hour language class, dinner, then 3 hours of study time. So they definitely keep us busy. haha. It is cool though because I can finally pray in Portuguese, they are short, but that just means they have room to grow. haha. We also had an impromptu lesson where we had to teach another member of our district the restoration in 5 min, 2 min, 1 min, and 30 seconds. It went pretty well even though I don't think any of my sentences made sense. The Teachers are really nice though and keep reminding us that everyone will learn at different paces so not to get discouraged. haha. Especially when one member in our district is basically already fluent. Sunday was fast and testimony meeting and we could share our testimony in our native language so I had to take that opportunity, it was great to be able to testify and someone understand. haha. We also had some in Spanish and even one in Tongan. The rest of our Sabbath included several other meetings, mission conference, choir practice, devotional, and a movie before we had to go to bed. This weeks movie was How to Recognize the Spirit, by Elder Bednar. Another great talk that he spoke at the MTC a few years go. The gist of it was answering the question, "How do I tell if it is the Spirit, or just me?" The reality is that it doesn't really matter. As long as you are trying to do your best, being a good boy or a good girl, keep your covenants, obeying the commandments, it doesn't matter. He told us to stop worrying about it. Our lives will be directed and we will be in the right place at the right time. We can't just sit around and wait for revelation to tell us where to go. We will be directed as we show our faith and trust is God. So that is some more great advice that I am trying to follow. Being a good boy, keeping my covenants, obeying the commandments, and trusting in the Lord that I will learn the things that I will need to, and end up where I will need to serve. Even if that means a temporary reassignment, until the Brazilian Government gets back from their vacation. haha. No word yet from my Visa, but if i do get it i may not have time to write next week, so don't freak out mom! Haha. Love you guys! And thank you for your support!

Tchau,

Elder Child

PS: Thank you guys so much for the Cake and the Package! You should be getting a letter about the package in a few days. The cake came unmarked so sorry i didn't mention it my letter. haha. LOVE YOU GUYS TONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!