tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3669460216887539132024-03-13T10:04:30.194-07:00Laura's Mission in BrazilI have been called to serve in the Brazil Londrina mission for 18 months. I report to the Brazil MTC on May 9th 2012. I will miss my family, friends, and worldly possessions, but am excited for the opportunities that await me as a missionary. My purpose as a missionary will be to invite others unto Christ. My mom (and family) will be posting emails from me on my blog.Unknownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00934305792786279461noreply@blogger.comBlogger107125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366946021688753913.post-29458016056990767072013-11-11T13:22:00.001-08:002013-11-11T13:43:08.433-08:00<br />
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I traveled from Maringá for Londrina today and was interviewed by Presidente Genaro, it was really special. </div>
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As I am the only sister returning home they arranged for a young woman from one of the wards to be my companion. I encountered Sisters here in Londrina where I will pass the night now and tomorrow we have dinner with Pres.<br />
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I don't have much time so just wanted to send a quick message how excited I am to see all of you again. </div>
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I know this gospel is true, That this is the church of God. I know that He loves us and knows us individually. The mission has been the best thing that I have done in my life and with my life. I know that Christ lives and that he is our Savior. I know that families can be together forever. I know that the Book of Mormon is true and that reading it daily brings the spirit into our lives. I know that through the atonement of Christ we can receive forces to do the will of God.<br />
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I love you all and will see you soon!</div>
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This week was a great week and flew by. We went on companion exchanges with the four other Sisters who work in a different part of the city and live in a different apartment. I went one day with Sister Sedgwick (from Connecticut) and the other day with Sister Rojas (from Chile, the second time I've done splits with her). They are both amazing Sisters and we had some really neat experiences together. I feel very blessed to be able to see how special the Sisters are in our mission and to see the hand of the Lord in our work. </div>
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This week in personal study I was reading the talk `The candle of the Lord` by Boyd K. Packer and I love what he said `The Spirit and testimony of Christ will come to you for the most part when, and remain with you only if you share it`. This is why we need to share our testimony and our faith. Because without sharing our testimony it can not grow, nor can we keep it. We can share what we believe and our belief will turn into a powerful testimony as we take care of our testimony. </div>
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We were able to pass by one of our recent converts this week to see how they were doing. She is really firm and has a strong testimony. But it's hard to see all of the changes that come. Because people truly leave a lifestyle behind. And with this many times friends are lost or don´t stay with you. Members are essential to make new friendships and to help and encourage new members. I also got to hear from one of our recent converts, that he is really wanting to serve a mission and is starting to do the process of paperwork. It was really special to hear about his desire and how much he has progressed. Missionary work is a chain link of blessings and they never stop. This work truly blesses generations. </div>
O., the brother who was baptized last week is travelling to take care of his sister in a different city, who has cancer. But she called us to pass his address and she thanked us, saying that he has truly moved his life. There is nothing more precious than to see how someone is an example of the atonement of Christ and how all of us can change. and it all begins with just a little faith and trust in God. </div>
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We met a family that I had already met about 9 months ago when I first arrived in Maringá. It never went right and a lot of commitments fell through. But three of the kids went with us, a teenage girl and her two younger siblings. Her mom works at night and wasn't able to go. But it was another experience that testified there is always a right time and that our example makes a huge difference. We woke up before 6 yesterday to leave early to walk to our area to go to church with our investigators who had marked with us to go to church. They all fell through, but I feel happy to know that we are doing our part. And to know that agency is essential in the process of accepting Christ in our lives to follow his example. </div>
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I know this Gospel is true and that our Savior loves each and every one of us. He died so that through his sacrifice we can become whole. I know this gospel message is a happy message. </div>
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I'm so grateful for each and everyone of you and hope you are all doing great! </div>
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Happy Halloween (we had a little snack at the end of our day with the treats, etc. that Katrina sent they were well received :)</div>
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Happy Anniversary to Kevin and Susanna!! </div>
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Hope Grandma has a good surgery and that she recovers fast. </div>
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I cant believe I'll be seeing you soon!! </div>
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It'll be really special to get a hug from my mommy! In Relief Society yesterday they talked about the love of a mom... Can you think of who I thought about?! </div>
<span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">I love you mom and am so thankful for everything you have taught me! You are the best!! <b>(It is wonderful that all children think their parents are the best.) </b></span></div>
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I got a call this week from the Elders in the Mission Office. Next Monday I'll be travelling to Londrina 11 am in the afternoon. I don't know how everything will go if I'll have time to use internet etc. I probably will, but if not, you know that I'll soon be seeing you :)</div>
Love you, Your missionary, Sister Laura Bullen</div>
PS-send a great big hug and kiss to Dad and tell him I'm very grateful to him too</div>
And a great big hug for the rest of the family too </div>
<span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">love you all!!</span></div>
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It was another great week here. I think summer is officially starting. The hot weather stays and the rain has stopped. This week it stayed about 93 degrees or a little hotter each day. </div>
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We saw some miracles here in our area this week for which I am really grateful to Heavenly Father. We had the baptism of an amazing man named O. We met him 2 weeks ago in the street and he was smoking and had a drink in his hand. But one of the things he said was that he wanted to be saved. He completely moved his life and was truly prepared by the Lord. He has the greatest heart and it was really neat to see how much he moved to follow the example of Christ. </div>
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This week in one of our lunches we met the mother of one of the women in our ward. She told her conversion story and it was really, really amazing. Its pretty long. <span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;"> But because of her example and her pioneer story, she raised her kids in the gospel, and now has grandkids who are being raised in the gospel. One person can bless generations. She bore her testimony of the gospel and missionary work and it was really special. I know the restoration is real! That Joseph Smith was called of God and restored the gospel and authority of God on the Earth. Today we can be baptized and receive all of the blessings of the gospel!</span></div>
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I know that we can have true happiness in this life and in the next only through living the gospel righteously. I know that obedience to God is to trust in him and that when we are obedient we show our love and gratitude. I know that faith is the first step. To trust that God loves us and has a plan for us. </div>
I love you all and hope you have a great week!! <b> </b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">I loved the fotos sent by Susanna and Paula (wow - I think it's been a while since I've seen Paula - she has bangs & is looking good!!) </span><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">Janessa is so pretty!! Congrats Susanna and Kevin!!! She looks like an angel and hope everything went really well. I remembered you all several times this week. Wondering if she'd already been born yet.</span><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;"> </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">Yesterday we had Stake Conference and it was amazing. The greatest joy really is helping someone come unto Christ and seeing them stay firm and true in the gospel. I got to see several of my recent converts from Campo Mourão and from here in Maringá. and it was really special. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">I had a great birthday and was really surprised and felt a lot of love. The Sisters in the morning surprised me with a little cake and a banner, etc on the bed (when I was showering) and we split the cake for breakfast. It was the night before the conference so we had 4 sisters from Campo Mourao who came to stay the night with us and when I was showering they surprised me with a huge cake and it was a lot of fun. Silvia and Israel (an amazing family in our ward) also surprised me with a box of chocolates for my birthday. It was really fun and I am so grateful for the Sisters that I have the chance to know here. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">One of the quotes that I loved from 17 Miracles was from Levi Savage who said `all we can do is carry on`. How great that is. Sometimes things happen that are hard or sad, that we don't understand, but we need to trust in God and remember that he loves us and that all will work out for our good. We just need to keep going and look for the blessings. </span></span></div>
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Sister Bullen's new nephew born 8-23. So glad to have little Elias, her brother, Brian, and Kaycee's first child.</div>
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I said I opened your package in the last email, but I haven´t opened the presents yet, I stood firm against many requests to open. But we had lunch fall through a few times this week and the cups of gold were a welcomed dessert, thanks mom!!!! Katrina´s package has been quite popular as well, if I didn't say so. I have the best support group :D l love you all!!</div>
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We had a really great week. We talked a lot about desires and actions this week. How desires lead to beliefs, which lead to hope which leads to actions. I know that God responds and grants us our righteous desires. </div>
I loved the scripture we read in 1 Nephi 2:4 which talks about how Lehi left everything to follow the Lord, he demonstrated his desire through his actions. </div>
haha Sister De Moura and I had a lady ask us this week if we were sisters.. haha we laughed pretty good </div>
I love that Heavenly Father answers our prayers and he does so through the feelings that come from the Holy Spirit. We can know that the Book of Mormon is true because we will feel peace, joy, and more understanding through our study. In one of the talks I read in a Liahona he talked about his answer he got that the BOM is true and said that `the voice of a friend is louder than the voice of an adult`or that we trust in our friends more than others. SO when they share their testimonies we can trust and have a natural curiosity to know too.</div>
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I read two talks that I loved this week from one of the past conferences one was from David L Beck (I think in English) the title is something like `Your duty to minister´ it's really beautiful and talks how we can all minister for others and make a lasting difference. </div>
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General conference was amazing!!! It's funny that I'm in the same area that I was for last General Conference.. We had a room in English for all the American missionaries, so it was really nice to watch in English and hear their voices. With me, there were two other American sisters (who live in a different house) and about 12 Elders. I loved Conference! Some highlights from conference:<br />
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Elder Bednar called us to repent! whoooo it was so powerful (well really he called those to repent who aren't paying tithing) but it was really powerful. </div>
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E. Edward Dube - it doesn't matter so much where you are or where you´ve been, but WHERE YOU ARE WILLING TO GO. woohhooo I loved his talk. </div>
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I loved that they stressed missionaries can't work alone!! it's so true! Having passed 9 months in the richest city in our mission, the work can be very hard. Members have the keys, they have friends,they have testimonies. Our message is a message of happiness, peace, and love, it's how we can gain salvation. If we don't give people a change to accept the message, we are taking away their agency to choose. </div>
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S. Santos (former comp of S. Arruda) was transferred, and now it's me and S. De Moura, & S. Arruda and S. Silva in house. It's a house of great sisters, and it's a lot of fun (and spirituality too :) )</div>
rain never hurts anyone :) and its a great way to break in shoes. and even if you put on wet shoes to start a new day, you have the choice to choose to be happy.</div>
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Our mission was one of the top 3 baptizing missions in Brasil in September, we broke our record and there were 182 baptisms this past month. Miracles are real, and baptism is the first covenant to enter into the Kingdom of God.</div>
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Even though I wasn't nor S. De Moura, a new transfer is always crazy looking for cars to pick up and leave sisters at the bus station.</div>
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Speaking of which, at the bus station I received your package and one from Katrina. Haha one of the blessings about a new zone leader who was in the mission office means letters and packages woohoo!!</div>
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I don't know how many people we invited to go to conference and to hear a living prophet, but it was alot!! But when they sang We Thank Thee o God for a Prophet, I was really touched by the words `they that reject him will never such happiness know`. Truly when people reject to hear a prophet, they are rejecting to hear the words of God. We are so blessed to be able to have a prophet and to hear the words of God.</div>
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One last note - I loved how Elder Richard G. Scott said that we should give willing service in our church callings - ESPECIALLY home teaching and visiting teaching. I'm so grateful to my mom and dad and their examples in this. I remember many times visiting with mom or with dad the families that they visited. This is so important in so many ways. </div>
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So it's one more transfer day here in the mission. And I´m staying here in Maringá with Sister De Moura. I'm really happy to be staying with Sister De Moura - she´s awesome and we work great together. We really thought one of us would be transferred. But there's only one thing I know about transfers - and that's that you never know what will happen. But it's always the will of God. Between Sister De Moura and I, we have 8 transfers here. I was here for 4. She arrived when I left and she passed two here. And now we are on the 2nd together. That's a lot of time for our area. For example, we have a new investigator we were teaching this past week who remembered me from a time that I already passed in her house when she lived in a different area. But I know we are here together to work and to help others come unto Christ by being baptized and receiving the blessings of the gospel. </div>
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This was a great week. We spent it running. L. called us Tuesday night saying she wanted to talk. Normally this isn't good. And as her son had died recently and she was passing through a lot, we arrived Wednesday, with I admit a little dread. But she shared an amazing story how she had truly received an answer from God that our message and this Church are true. And now more then ever she wanted to be baptized (and she needed to get married before she could get baptized). So we went to the city office the next day as early as we could to see what could happen. Here you have to start a process of paperwork, etc. etc. and wait for 19 days for the authorization to marry, etc. She was in the middle of this process when her son passed away and the date almost fell through. But miraculously everything worked out. I can officially say we helped plan a wedding in 2 days. She and her husband were married Saturday and were baptized the same night. Sunday they were confirmed. They were married in the church and the Bishop performed the service. We truly were so grateful for the help of the Lord and all of the missionaries and members who helped. Clothes, money, and everything that worked out. It was such an amazing experience and I am so excited for this family. They truly deserve all of the blessings that come from their obedience. </div>
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Yesterday, in Gospel Principles I was elected (of the sisters) to give the class. Haha and the topic was eternal marriage. But it was fun and a good class. I was able to see C. give a talk also. There´s nothing better then to see those who you have taught and baptized progress in the gospel. People can change. The gospel - the atonement of Christ enables us to change and to make our lives better. I am so grateful for this. I know the only way we can live with God and with our families forever is through being baptized by someone authorized of God and living worthy until the end.</div>
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Unknownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00934305792786279461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366946021688753913.post-73896452036650465972013-09-28T02:32:00.002-07:002013-09-28T02:32:54.951-07:00I finally received letters this week from Sister Laura Bullen!!<br />
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August 26th<br />
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I don't think I've written for a few weeks now. Sorry, with transfers and crazy P-days I didn't have much time.<br />
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That's crazy how the Elders got their miles cut. Leaders/secretaries have been looking at the additional money missionaries receive here too. We've been walking a ton here in Maringa! Our area is huge, but the bus is expensive. So sometimes we're walking an hour just to arrive for lunch. But we don't mind the extra walking. I hope the Elders have a lot of help from the Brothers. Relying on the members could be a blessing for the work or really difficult.<br />
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That's really neat that Skip and Olga Cook are Temple President and Matron. Did they sell their home? That'll be really neat for them. It'll be nice to see them when we visit the temple. I'm so grateful for all that you and Dad have done to make the temple part of our lives. For the sacrifices you've made to go and to always return. I know that it's the place more Holy and sacred here on the Earth.<br />
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Sorry this letter will be short - we're heading out to buy food for lunch.<br />
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Love,<br />
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Sister Bullen<br />
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September 9th<br />
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Sounds like you had a good birthday. I certainly remembered you and hope you felt the love that I have for you.<br />
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I love getting your letters and emails, thank you! I (and the Sisters, too) all think it's funny how much you know, because of Facebook. I didn't even know what Elders (or even a specific date yet for when I will return home. But several of the Elders you mentioned are Zone Leaders and one is the Assistant to the President. I know that I will be the only sister leaving on the transfer when I will return home.<br />
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That's cool that you might be able to go to the temple and hope you all enjoy it. It's something that I miss.<br />
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This week we were talking with a man at his door when his friend came up and he was/is a member, but less active. It's been a long time since he was active and I don't think he has much desire to return. But several times in the street, or knocking on doors, etc. we've encountered less-actives and many times it's surprising how much people can forget about the Gospel and doctrine.<br />
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But I truly know it's really hard for less actives to return to Church. People worry about clothes, about who will sit with, who will talk to them, or maybe what people will think. But I also know that sometimes this happens with people who are active, too. Every member needs a friend and a purpose in church. Satan truly knows how to keep people from returning to church. If we remember that each of us has a great part to do in the Gospel and to bless the lives of others. When we met this man in the street he started to express how he doesn't even know if God lives or how much he means to him. I could bear my testimony for him, that I know each person has a great value in the eyes of God. We are his children and he loves us. I know the Gospel is true, that we truly have the Church of Christ here on the earth. I know that we have a living Prophet. I know that God gives us the forces we need to do his will. I am so grateful for the mission and for all that I have learned and will still learn. I love you all!<br />
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xoxo<br />
Sister Laura Bullen<br />
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This was another crazy week for us. One of our investigators who has been progressing, her son past away. Her two sons were baptized about a year ago. And she´s been progressing with her boyfriend so that they could both get married and after, baptized. But he dissapeared Sunday morning and they found his body Monday afternoon. So Tuesday sister De Moura and I went to the funeral and we spent Monday night with the family too. The family received several visits from the ward which was really nice to see the support they received. It´s been really tough for her, and really sad. But I´ve really seen how having a testimony of the plan of salvation makes all of the difference. You can know that while we are separated for a time, they are going to a better place. And that if we all do our part, live the gospel, then some day our families can be together forever. <br style="line-height: 21px;" /></div>
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This week we also went to Londrina to do companion exchanges with the 4 sisters in Ibiporâ (my second area). It was really good to work with them and to help them with some of the difficulties that they have. I really learn in divisions that it doesn't matter what area, etc. We can be happy, work hard, receive blessings, and do the work of the lord. <br style="line-height: 21px;" /></div>
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Yesterday, in gospel principles the lesson was about family responsibilities and we talked about examples from our parents, etc. How blessed I am to have an amazing mom and dad. <br style="line-height: 21px;" /></div>
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Love you all and hope you have a great week!</div>
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Mom, I'm sending photos to make up for last weeks lack of very much email (and because I'm sending photos it took some time away from writing....) </div>
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love you!!!!!!!!!<br style="line-height: 21px;" /></div>
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Sorry this email won´t be tooo long. We left a little late leaving the house and we´re catching a bus to go to Londrina today about 6 pm to do companion exchanges the next two days with the sisters there. So our time got cut a little short today. <br style="line-height: 21px;" /></div>
But this week was good for us. We were able to go on exchanges this week too and I went with Sister Edwards one day who´s brand new with four weeks in the field. The other day i went with Sister Gee who is only one transfer behind me. I love divisions because you truly can learn with each sister and we always have great experiences. <br style="line-height: 21px;" /></div>
I really know that we can be happy and see the blessings in each part of life or wherever we are. I know that God loves us and guides us. <br style="line-height: 21px;" /></div>
Love you all and hope you have a great week!<br style="line-height: 21px;" /></div>
PS- i know i know mom, i promise you a long letter next week </div>
love you!!!</div>
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As you see, Sister Bullen's email is extremely short. I would complain a little if it wasn't that I also received a copy of the email she received giving her return home itinerary. She arrives home November 14th. Yippee!! </div>
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Happy Birthday!!!! I hope you had a great day yesterday and hope you know and felt that I love you so much!!!! <span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">I know you are the best mom and the mom that i need in my life. That you were prepared for me! Thank you for all that you do. KNow that i love you!!!!</span></div>
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It was another good week here in Maringá. It's starting to get hotter and we´re arriving at summer time (true summer time). <br style="line-height: 21px;" /></div>
We had a really good meeting with Pres and Sister Genaro. We talked about some of our needs of each zone and how we can improve, etc and was really inspirational. It was raining the morning of the mtg haha so a couple of the sisters were brave (or desperate) enough to call S. Genaro to ask for a ride to arrive in the chapel. 6 sisters who straightened their hair. haha but she loves us and we got to ride with her. I don´t think this happens too many times for Elders. <br style="line-height: 21px;" /></div>
But this week we were able to have a meeting with the sisters here in our zone before our zone meeting to animate and talk with them for a few minutes. It was really neat. We have the zone with the most sisters. Here in Maringá we have 8 sisters and at least 10 elders. But we were able to talk about what brings us joy in the mission and the blessings and influence we have as sisters. </div>
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This week we talked a lot about the importance of the Book of Mormon in teaching. How we have a promise that God will give us an answer that the Book of Mormon is true or not through prayer. How this answer can be so simple and so strong because reading the Book of Mormon you are reading the words of God, etc and this testifies in our hearts. I know the Book of Mormon was written by the prophets who lived here and I'm so grateful for this! that we can be led and guided and have a proof that god loves us. </div>
This week we also talked about rejection and how some things that we pass we can get comfort through the Atonement of Christ. That he suffered through everything and we can get comfort and forces through the power of the atonement. That we can give everyone a fair change to accept or reject the message of the Restoration. </div>
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One of the nights we were teaching one of the couples who is trying to marry and it was a really neat experience to teach and to testify about eternal marriage and how a marriage will be more successful when the principles of the gospel are lived, taught, and practiced. Family prayer, scripture study, fhe, tithing, love, respect, etc. These are all essential and that the home really is attacked by the world because it is the unit more sacred. </div>
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It was another really good week here in Maringá. It´s still ´springtime´ but we´re having some really nice sun (followed by a day of colder air and rain). </div>
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Yesterday was really special because it was testimony meeting and I got to see C. bear his testimony. It's amazing to see the fruits that come from missionary work. Seeing someone's life change through the atonement of Christ and receive the joy that comes from living the Gospel is truly the best thing.<br />
I also got to see two of our investigators in church yesterday. They´re a couple who had their 2 sons baptized by sisters who passed here before me and we taught them for time and a whole bunch of other sisters too. But they´re an amazing couple and he finally got the paperwork ready so that they can get married and then baptized. It's been really special to see people and to encounter this area again. </div>
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We participated in two divisions this week with two of the sister companionships. I love getting to do divisions, I always feel that I can learn so much and I know that the learning process never ends. We truly learn line upon line in the Gospel. I know that we can make such a difference for someone through our actions. I love seeing how the Gospel is the same for each of us. But the message of the Restoration adapts and moves each time we teach. That the Spirit truly gives you the words and promptings. </div>
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We had a really neat family home evening with a couple this week and their son who is a member. We read some of a talk from Elder Godoy on Families and how they can be eternal. I know that FHE truly makes a huge difference in the spirit that stays in the home. That family prayer and scripture study help us stay in the straight and narrow path. Paying tithing and serving in the church leave a lasting impact on the blessings that come to our family. <span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">I know that obedience is essential for our salvation and is connected to faith. That we don´t have to always understand, but trust in God that he knows how to lead and guide us. That God calls prophets in every dispensation to lead us. </span></div>
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Today, we´re catching the bus to go to Londrina for our meeting. I´m excited to feel the Spirit that is always so strong. I´m so grateful for our Mission President and his wife for their service and their testimonies. </div>
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I´m so grateful for the joys that come through the little things each day. That the search for new people and investigators is never easy, but always worth it. That every person has a divine right to use and exercise their free agency. I know that God loves us and has a divine role for each of us. </div>
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Unknownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00934305792786279461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366946021688753913.post-54622742251508993212013-08-27T00:58:00.000-07:002013-08-27T02:29:59.544-07:00A few notes from several letters received from Sister Bullen today:<br />
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Sisters Huinao and Bullen were talking to a person who was having a really hard time with some problems in his/her life. A great person who has really made changes in life. Like Preach My Gospel teaches, receiving the Gift of the Holy Ghost doesn't get rid of temptations. It reminds me of Alma 36 where Alma the Younger talks about his conversion. We all make mistakes, we all sin. These sins create feelings of guilt and shame that can only be fixed or redeemed through repentance and forgiveness. Our sins and short comings can be completely washed away through the Atonement of Christ. But we have to be humble, demonstrate our faith and trust in God. Our Savior always knows how we are feeling and what we have passed through. Because he suffered through lower than us all. <br />
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I know that Christ lives. That He is my Redeemer. I know that our families can be together forever. I know that peace and joy come from living the Gospel. I know that the Book of Mormon is true. I know that God hears my prayers. I know that people - our friends, neighbors - need us to share our testimonies with them. That the Gospel and the ordinances are the only way to gain salvation.<br />
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You already know by my email that this week was a little harder for me physically. After the blessing I really was healed and we worked hard the following days. Sunday I spent a little time in the house because my head was splitting, but I've gotten better. I'm doing great now. Nothing makes you miss Mom more than to be sick. :(<br />
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It's freezing outside! It's about 40 degrees and we get all bundled up to walk outside. <br />
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Today I'm planning to go with Sister Huinao to get our hair cut. I've been wanting to trim my hair for ages. But when you only have Monday to do so and so many other good things to do too... So we'll see if we succeed in our plan. <br />
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Ha! I laughed that you said Elders try to dry socks in the microwave. From what I've seen of other Sisters, we're a little bit smarter, but more dangerous. I've NEVER done it, but seen other Sisters leave clothes on the back part of the fridge where heat leaves. Or here in Campo Mourao it's cold enough that we have an electric heater (that doesn't work too well) that Sisters leave clothes on too. (They also don't see problems with leaving them plugged in when we leave the house for a quick errand. But I do my part to protest (haha "my Dad taught me better") but it hasn't been a problem much.<br />
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Sister Huinao and I had a good week and I have been having a lot of fun and working really hard. We think, talk, laugh, cry and invite people for baptism. So it's going good for us. We're in the search for people who are prepared and waiting for our message. <br />
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We had some neat experiences this week, making contacts in the streets with people and testifying of the truthfulness of the Gospel. I respect people when they don't have interest or don't want anything. But I'm going to do my part to clearly testify. Because I know it's the only way to gain salvation. Like Nephi said, "I have spoken plainly that ye cannot err" (2 Nephi 25:20). I know the Book of Mormon is true and that it has the Plan of Salvation. It blesses us with the Spirit and the forces that we need. <br />
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I love you,<br />
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This transfer was crazy. We had 9 (NINE) sisters who arrived. I´m still working as a sister trainer leader. My companion is Sister De Moura and she has almost 1 year in the mission. She´s great and we´re really enjoying working together. I returned to Maringá in the same ward and in the same area. So its been really neat to see some of our recent converts and some of the members here. We´re loaded up with divisions every week to help the sisters here. We have 6 sisters here in Maringá and 4 in Ibiporâ (my 2nd area close to Londrina) that we will be going on divisions with. Because so many new sisters arrived we have some sisters that are still kind of new training or that turned seniors. But we´re all really excited and doing great.</div>
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I´ve been encountering people that I remember, houses that I´ve already knocked and I´ve been in the houses of the members here more then the sisters that are here. haha so it's been a really interesting week and we´re enjoying the week. In church I was able to see Claudecir who was ordained as a priest.</div>
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This week as we were teaching a family we were talking about praying and searching for answers. How a desire sincere really is important. If you are comfortable and happy in your house you certainly won´t go looking for a new one.</div>
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I love the little things that bring happiness in the mission. The sun. Water. Sun block. Visitors and investigators at church. And being able to give every person an opportunity to accept or reject the message of the Restoration. I am so grateful for the mission and for everything that I have gained being able to testify that we have the same church of Christ that existed on the Earth when Christ ministered here. I know that this church is the church of God. I know that the Book of Mormon is true and that it is the word of God. I know we have a prophet who is called of God. I know that our families can be together forever- but only when we do our part first to follow the example of Christ.</div>
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This week I also really had some neat experiences with the other sisters here. They have been accompanying a family who was baptized yesterday. We went on divisions with them several times to help and to teach her. I was able to go on splits with Sister Butler on the morning we were able to mark her baptismal date firm and get her signature for her 2 children to be baptized too. We had a really great lesson and the Spirit was really strong. She baptized yesterday in really cold water (the water heater wasn't working..) but it was really neat. :)</div>
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This week we also had a few little moments to see how sometimes someone does a little act of service for another person and they think it doesn´t matter, but it really makes a big difference. For example, the day I went on splits with Sister Butler - Sister Hartvigsen was sick in house with Sister Huinao. So it was just us two at lunch. When we had left we didn´t think it was too cold... So at lunch the sister let us borrow sweatshirts. And she was right - we passed some pretty cold weather that afternoon/evening. But it was really sweet and I'm grateful for the people who do small acts of service - they make a difference!</div>
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But this week was really good. Hope you all had a great one too. Love you!</div>
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Sorry this email home probably won´t be terribly long. I had to send some attachments, etc for the mission office and it took a little extra time. </div>
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But we had another great week. <span style="font-size: 15px;">Yesterday we had the baptism of J. He was a miracle who fell into our lives this past week. He really developed a testimony and had a strong desire to follow the answer that he received. F. has been progressing so much, and he has been so fun to teach and see progress. Yesterday, M. gave her first talk (she was only baptized 2 months ago!). It was so neat and so special to hear her give a talk. The gospel truly changes lives and it's been so neat to see her grow and change through the Gospel and the atonement of Christ. </span></div>
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This week we had our leadership meeting in Londrina. Which was really powerful and inspiring. I am so grateful for the opportunity to learn and grow and the new things that we are learning with Pres. and Sister Genaro. </div>
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We were supposed to catch the bus to go back to Campo Mourao the day after. But Pres. and Sister Genaro gave us 2 and the 2 sisters from Maringá a ride. They were going to Maringá for interviews with the missionaries there and then Sister Genaro needed to see our house. So we got to cut the hours down on the bus ride and get to know them a little better. It was really neat and they are both really funny. </div>
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Our branch is preparing for a temple trip in October and it was really neat to hear a short talk from one of the counselhors who talked about preparation and sacrifices. It was really neat. The temple here is about like Anchorage for us. About 7 or 8 hours of driving. But often times represents a larger sacrifice for the people here. I am so grateful for the testimony my parents helped me develop from when I was young and could see the sacrifices they made and the love they have for the temple. I know that it is worth the sacrifices we make to go there. That it can enrich all of the aspects of our livee. </div>
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Our internet library is closing... But I love you all and hope you have a great week!!!</div>
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It´s good to hear you all had a good trip in Washington and made it home good. Happy Birthday to Erik! hope it was a good one for him. I forgot to tell you in the last emails, but I sent home a package about 2 weeks ago. But it´s not too exciting. It has some things of mine that I wanted to send home and i included some juices and a few other things.</div>
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But this week was really good. Yesterday was the baptism of F. The sweetest old man I know. He´s a little deaf, so teaching him the past few weeks was sometimes really interesting. But it was really endearing and sweet. Most of his children and some of his granchildren are members, but he was never interested. But we started to teach him, he went to church, then he quit coffee, then he committed to baptism this week. We had some really special moments with him and his family this week. One of the sweetest moments, was when we were in the church when the elders came for the interview. Elder Jensen (our district leader) was saying how it would be an interview to see if he was ready, etc. And Francisco replied, Yes, I´m ready.. AHHHH it was so sweet. We were so happy for him and it's really been so special to get to know him. His son, who´s about 16, was able to baptize him and it was a really special baptism.</div>
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In our meeting with our leader of the missionary work in the branch he was sharing a message with us from the scripture in Matthew 5 about the salt of the earth. He was talking about how we can be the salt of the earth. He talked about how if its not good, don´t say it. If it's not good don´t do it, and if it´s not good, don´t think it. It was a really neat message that he gave that we thought about a lot this week as we worked and taught. That if you want to do or say or think something, if it´s not something that will benefit or help someone, just don´t do it!</div>
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You mentioned that maybe I know what date I return home. But nope, haven't heard anything yet. I THINK i'll be returning home around the 13 of November or so. But no one has called me, and I haven't had the desire to call and ask. haha but trust me, youĺl be the first to know (well when i use the computer Monday after i hear) </div>
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<br />This week we caught some pretty cold weather. It reached about 34 degrees or so here, and probably a little bit colder in Cascavel. Ha i feel for the 4 sisters that are serving there. They're all from the North of Brasil (Manaus, Recife, & Bahia) so theyŕe suffering a little bit. Haha but i had to laugh a little bit. The apartment there has 2 bedrooms and they have 2 electric heaters. So they crank up the heat and the energy doesn't support it so the circuit breaker goes off after about 10 minutes so they normally pass the whole night without, but they know if they turned down the heat to low it would support it. ha But they're amazing sisters and we had some neat experiences together. </div>
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This week we were really overwhelmed by the sisters in our branch, who love us and are taking good care of us. haha they had an activity Saturday and sent us about 3 bags of food - hot dogs, breads, etc. Then Sunday we received a ton more (homemade bread, milk, cookies/crackers, chocolate for milk, leftovers from lunch, etc.) haha our fridge is jampacked :)</div>
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We had a couple of experiences this week that showed one more time how the Gospel truly brings happiness into our lives. I know that true happiness comes from living the Gospel in our lives and obeying the commandments of God. When we go to church and live the counsel from the scriptures and the prophet, our lives are blessed. I know that we are happier when we do so. </div>
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Happy Pioneers day! happy birthday Paula and Kayla and Erik too!! (I think i said happy birthday to Sariah in the last email) but I hope you're all doing great and having fun. </div>
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We had a really good week looking for new investigaters and families. We're teaching a young man who went to church with us yesterday. He really likes to study and know everything so I hope he feels an answer and decides to follow it. </div>
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Iḿ really loving this branch and am so grateful for the leadership and members who work here. One of the sisters in the branch was talking about her visit with _____ which made me so happy . Because we have a great relationship with her, but she needs to feel the love from the branch, because someday we will leave, but the branch stays. It is so important to see and feel the support of those around you. _____ received the priesthood yesterday and it was so great. I love seeing the progression of our recent converts. One of the brothers contacted us yesterday night to give us a suit to give to him, but didn't want him to know who it was from. Such acts of kindness are from God! It was so sweet and we're excited to give it to him. </div>
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Here are 2 photos from our zone meeting which we had on Thursday (4th of July).<br />
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a treat, I brought one of the packages of oreos that you sent me in the
last package. They were well received. I can't upload photos, but since
our zone leader sent these photos, I can forward them, and thought you
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I received your package and the package from Katrina this week when
we went to Londrina. I loved them!! They were both amazing packages!! I'ḿ wearing the new black shoes that you sent me too. And I'm loving them.
We wanted to make apple pie on the 4th of July, but time didn't happen,
nor the next day, so yesterday we made it really fast and were able to
eat apple pie with ice cream with the 4th of July plates, etc that Katrina sent. It was fun and yummy.<br />
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Sounds like everyone is starting to arrive in Pasco, I hope you all have a great time!!<br />
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I sent an email to Sister Butlerś family for her. She's going to
Londrina to pick up a new sister who will arrive in the Mission - she's
going to be a trainer. Sister Huinao and I will stay together working
here in Campo Mourâo. We're excited to continue working together and see
the miracles that will happen. It was a really good week and we're
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We had our leadership meeting in Londrina this week and it was so neat
to get to meet President and Sister Genaro. They are so different than
President and Sister Tavares, but I know they will bless the mission and
teach us so much. They are young and have 2 kids, their girl is 12 and
their son a little older. One of the things that was really neat is he
talked about the difference in Faith and Testimony. How sometimes we
have faith in something but we don't have a testimony of that thing. Sometimes we have faith that tithing is a commandment, but we don't have
a testimony. How faith and obedience helps us to gain a testimony. A
testimony is something that we gain from obedience and trust in the
Lord. We live our testimony and demonstrate it through our actions. I
loved thinking about this this week and seeing how we always need to
strengthen our testimonies. President Genaro also talked about how the
Lord wants us to be obedient, not to sacrifice. Doesn't mean that we
won't be expected to make sacrifices sometimes, but that the Lord
expects us to be obedient to the commandments.<br />
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We went on splits with the sisters here in Campo Mourão this week. I
worked with Sister Butler in our area. It was neat and we had some
really neat experiences. One, we encountered an elderly woman who
invited us in to give a lesson. She talked about her doubts and how she
knows there are things wrong with the church that she attends. But she
doesn't want to find another church. She said that she's going to die in
the same church that she grew up in (her words not mine). Itś sad, but
it was a moment that was so spiritual for me. I was able to testify that
when Christ was here on the Earth he established one church that was
perfect. He restored the same church through a prophet of God. I know
with all of my heart that we have the Church of Christ here on the Earth
and that it is perfect. There are no mistakes or errors with the Gospel
of Christ. It is directed from revelation from God and led by him. His
servants are imperfect normal people. So it doesn't mean the people that
go to church are perfect . I am so grateful for the invite that we all
have to look to God for an answer that we receive through the Holy
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This week was crazy! We had planned on going on splits with the sisters in Cascavel for two days (one day to work with each sister of 2 companionships) but when we were on the bus going to Cascavel the elders from the mission office called to say that I would have to go to Londrina to renew my visa. So we only worked in Cascavel for 1 day and went to Londrina after and then finally returned to Campo Mourão Friday. Friday night we had the baptism of F. It was amazing and so great. He has made so many changes in his life and is so much happier. It's been so neat to see his faith grow and the desire he has to share the gospel with his family. His parents and daughters went to his baptism and it was really neat to get to know them a little and it made the occasion even more special for him. </div>
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A few answers to your questions - Sister Butler has more time then Sister Santos - Sister Butler is finishing the training of S. Santos. S. Santos is from the Northern part of Brasil. Our apartment is in the center of the city really close to everything (it's nice to have a p-day when your closer - in Maringá it was about an hour to arrive and return from using the internet). It was warmer here this week and one day it was so beautiful and really hot, we got some sun that we really enjoyed. </div>
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We officially have a new Mission President and tomorrow in our meeting in Londrina we will get to know him and Sister Genaro. We're excited to get to know them. </div>
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Time's already up- I had some problems with the computer entering in our report and it was really slow. But there will be some letters coming your way :) <span style="font-size: 15px;">I mailed one last week home and had one for Susanna too (but I forgot to write the address) so it didn't get sent yet. </span></div>
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Winter has arrived. Campo Mourão is definitely colder than other parts. Maringá is only 2 hours or so away, but when we go there for our district meeting we leave the bus and it's a lot hotter. We've been getting a lot of wind and rain. But it's been fun and makes us more grateful for the hot weather when it arrives. </div>
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Yesterday we got to watch the broadcast from Provo about missionary work. I loved it and it was really done well. I'm so grateful for a living prophet and apostles. I know that missionary work moves so much faster and is so much more affective when members participate. Right now we are teaching Flavio who is a friend and co-worker of our branch mission leader. It's so amazing to see how the Gospel helps us make changes in our lives. That because of the atonement we can become better, we can receive strength from God. Having faith is knowing that the impossible becomes possible with the power of God. </div>
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It's been so great to continue to see the growth of Marcia who was baptized a few weeks ago. She continues to radiate joy and has opened up so much. Thereś nothing better to bring joy to your heart than to see those you love and care for living the gospel. <span style="font-size: 15px;">One of the things that was really great this week was a lesson we had with the Grandma of one of the young adults here. She's a great woman, but doesn't have much desire to go to church. It was a powerful visit and so neat to hear the testimony of the granddaughter. How much she wants to help her Grandma gain a testimony because of the blessings that come from this. It's truly the sweetest fruit. </span></div>
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This week our new President and his family will be arriving in the mission, President Genaro. It will be sad to see Pres & S. Tavares go, but they have served their all. I know that we will love and be blessed with our new President. If we get tired after 18 months - 2 years, imagine 3 years. I'm so grateful for their service and love. I know that this church is true. That God is our Heavenly Father and he loves us. I know that Christ atoned for our sins, that through his sacrifice we can repent and receive all of the ordinances of the Gospel. I know that people can always change. That the things most difficult is trying to be more like our Savior. </div>
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<br />These three photos are among my favorites. Above is Sister Bullen receiving a pkg. from home. She says "This captures the joy of packages from home." <br />
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This would be taken May 9th on her 1 year anniversary. The sisters in the house threw her a surprise party at the end of the day.<br />
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Sister Bullen has lived with these three sisters quite a bit of her time in the mission. Sister P., Sister M., and Sister M., along with Sister Bullen. Their personalities show in their faces, and you can see why she loves each of them (they have such sweet personalities). <br />
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Hope you all had a great week. Here our week flew by. Sister H. and I decided that maybe we shouldn't travel anymore together. We don't have any luck! haha we travelled Tuesday-Saturday this week and something happened each time that made it more difficult. This week we did the normal travel for district meeting, but we also had interviews with President Tavares, zone conference, and we went on splits for one day with the sisters who are in the city of Cascavel which is about 4 hours from here by bus. <br />We worked little in our area this week and when we arrived Saturday we were ready and excited to work. We were blessed with the little time that we had here and we have some great new investigators. Rose, is a contact we made a week or so ago, that our commitment fell through because of travelling. Sunday morning was freezing and raining and we went to pass by some of our investigators and others to go to church. We were a little late to return for church, but I couldn't stop thinking about Rose and our commitment that fell through. SO we decided to swing by her and see if she would go to church with us. So we ended up there and she and two of her sons went with us to church. It was amazing and such a blessing! We were so excited and love it when people go to church! There's nothing better then to see new faces at church :) </div>
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You said it would be fun to hear a little about Sister H., I guess I haven't said much, sometimes I feel like somehow you already know everything that happens :) <span style="font-size: 15px;">I think you already know she's from Chile- from the South. And in her town, they have a branch. She's the only member in her family. She has 1 year and 2 months in the mission (we actually passed through the MTC at the same time, but because of the language barrier we didn't do too much together). She is really sweet and sometimes quiet. But like me she has a good sense of humor and can be pretty quick. haha its pretty funny with us two together. People think ahh what sweet sisters and then they see our other side. haha just kidding... We don't cause any trouble. But she loves to sing and she is really great. </span></div>
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What else happened this week? I gave my testimony in church on Sunday. haha the legacy continues with Sister Butler and Sister Bullen in the same ward. Everyone thinks our names are almost the same thing, which they are. Sometimes we even confuse our own names. Last Sunday the counselor who was conducting announced that Sister Butler would bear her testimony but was looking at and nodded at me! haha and I thought, ha yeah right, he said Sister BUTLER. we laughed about it and she said after that he had already asked her. Just that many people don't conquer to say our names right, especially when we're together. </div>
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I want to send photos, but the computers that we use, won't let me, so I'll have to do it the old-fashioned way. Hope you all have a great day and week. Love you!! <b>(She did send them in another email, and they are at the bottom of this message.)</b></div>
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And happy fathers day to alll the amazing fathers. I'm so grateful for my dad and the amazing figure he is in my life. I'm grateful for his love, his help, his patience, his sense of humor. And mostly, for his testimony and love for the gospel. For the worthy priesthood holder he is! I love you daddy!! <div>
I'm grateful for Brian who is waiting for a special little boy. Happy 1st fathers day!</div>
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I'm grateful for my 2 great Brothers-in law. Happy fathers day! Thank you for loving and taking care of my sisters and my nieces!</div>
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Thank you to my Grandpa who is one of the best fathers I know! Who raised my mom and taught her so many Christlike values and loved her. He is an amazing example for me. </div>
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Thank you to all of the `Fathers`who have been there for me and have been examples for me in many years in our family ward! </div>
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<br />Mostly, i am so grateful for Heavenly Father. I know that God is my father and that he loves me. That we all have a purpose here on earth. </div>
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Hope you all had a great Fathers Day yesterday!</div>
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