Glad to here you guys are doing great! I can’t believe this is my last few days at the CTM! Where did the time go! It’s so weird being the oldest district here at the Ctm already. I am super excited for the field and a little nervous. But I definitely am going to miss my district, the people here, and the Ctm. I mean, come on, I am just staring to enjoy the food! haha. Anyways, this Ctm has been a great experience I will never forget. So many miracles and blessings! The gift of tongues for example. There is no way any of us could know as much Portuguese as we do without out it.
So here's some new news! Right now they are only sending visa-waiters to the Ctm. No more brazil mission calls for a while! what! ha I guess there just too many waiting on their visas! But they’re coming in. Slowly but surely. we had a district come in the other day. They've been on their missions for over a year. and just now got their visas. How in the world did I get mine! Such a miracle.
I was asked to give the opening prayer in Portuguese for the entire Ctm during Tuesday devotional! what! hah I was nervous I don't know why, but I opened my mouth and it was easy as pie! the Lord provides, we just need to act in faith.
I’m learning these Brazilian culture games from our new Brazilian roommates! hah! one is where we flip our shower sandals and if one land up and other down your safe. If both land upside down, the people that flipped and landed both right side up get to smack the hand of the people (with the flip-flop) that landed both upside down! hah! we had some laughs from this. the things you learn in the Ctm.
Today we went to the Campinas temple!!! It was so awesome and beautiful! I loved there area! It was much nicer than Sao Paulo. Lots of trees everywhere! Looks like the Amazon! the temple was so beautiful in Campinas.
Pictures of the Campinas Brazil Temple
from lds.org and ldschurchtemples.com
Anyways it has been a good day so far! last Pday before the field. crazy! Oh and I have not yet received my scriptures! I’m a little worried because I do not know how I will get them if I leave before they get here! But all is well. I have faith in our Heavenly Father, everything will eventually work out. Love you all and thank you so much for everything! Sorry I only had like 15 min today because rest of time took just reading all the emails! But I love them! Thanks again! have a great week! Wish me luck, and yes I will be safe mom! haha love you all.
Love,
Elder Jairus Sargent
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