Campos2 - Week Three

This week was okay. I did have one really awesome experience this week.

First of all, the questions. I'm in a different part of the city, and my area has all kinds of places. In one part it's a really rich neighborhood, really big houses, and it really nice. The people who live there are normally married, middle age and have one or two kids.
We also have areas that are really poor, where there are more people who are not married, and there are a lot of kids on the loose in the street. Really different. We are working in all of the places in our area, which is a little difficult, we're trying to change a bit.

As for Drew and the kids, I really, really regret wasting so much time at home doing literally nothing on the computer. So much time to learn how to do something, and it's just wasted. Music, for example, is a great way to spend time. Even if its skating, it's better than sitting on the computer. In my opinion, video games, although fun and entertaining, are not the best way spend time. Learn! D&C says that man cannot be saved in ignorance, and that all knowledge that we gain in this life will put us one step ahead after. A little bit of video games is fine, but we should use more time doing productive things. Learn a new skill. Develop new talents. Gospel Principles says we need to develop our talents! =)

About the Eagle, it's totally worth it. I really think that it was the Eagle that got me my job. For members of the church it's not that impressive. But everyone outside that knows anything about scouting thinks that's super awesome. Really good boost when trying to get a job.

I went to buy glasses today. They were expensive here. I little money help would be nice but whatevs. I'm only going to get a box next transfer, or in 3 weeks. =( lamesauce.

I live with two other elders, both Brazilians. I’m the only American here, but that's fine. I'm still losing a little more weight, which is a good thing.

We had a cool experience this week. On Sunday, we had to go get Valdir, who should be baptized next Sunday. We had to go get him, we took a bus, which was late, he wasn't ready, and then we missed the bus on the way back, and church had already started. WELL great. We sat there a while, and I thought, Heavenly Father, we really need to get to church. If someone could give us or ride, or send the next bus or  something, it'd be really great...My companion was thinking the same thing. WELL, almost the exact moment that I finished that thought, a pickup stopped in front of the bus stop. The window lowered. I couldn't help but think, No flippin way. A guy asked us if we were going to the church, and offered us a ride. He was an inactive member, going in that direction, so he decided to help us out. By small and simple means great things (or miracles) come to pass. Really cool. My comp freaked out. haha it was for sure the coolest thing that happened this week.

We are doing WELL, I'm trying to do my best. I know that this has been the best for me. I've have been thinking about my mission and what I've learned. I don't know if it really has been the BEST two years in terms of having fun, because I've had a lot of struggles and hardships, but I do think that with the amount that I have learned and grown, it has been the best two years of my life without a doubt. I learn new things every day. I'm thankful for all you have done to get me here.

I love you!