My
area is so big and we do so much walking, I'm going to have good calves
after my mission :D hahah but for real, we do have a lot of work, like 41
investigators and 11 baptism dates. My companion is great we get along
great too, she is so patient with me in not being able to understand a
whole lot.
Yesterday was probably the hardest day for me because I wanted, so badly, to know what they were saying in sacrament and I couldn't, so I just sat there and cried!
I live with 2 other sisters - one from Idaho and one from around Natal area. I can't remember the name. We are in the house till round 12 then have lunch with membros, and then go back to the house for a few more hours of studying. We tend to leave at 4 and don't come back until 9 at night. So it's much different than I thought!
This
week has been good one being the first in the field. It definitely hasn't
been easy adjusting to being in the field. I didn't know what to expect
but this wasn't it! hahah it's great, I had a really hard day yesterday,
being my first Domingo in all Portuguese, in sacramento I just sat there
and cried. I think my companion <Sister Hernandez> is awesome and I love her, she is so
patient with me in the language and in all things, she has been a great
help too me. The other sisters are great too, we all get along, though
most of the time I don't know what they are saying but I try.
It's been great meeting our pesquisadores, there are so many I'm still learning names! The most of them seem to be doing good, but again I´m not 100% sure what exactly goes on and, is said in our lessons, but I am starting to say more in them, whether it's my testimony or sharing a scripture - I am slowly starting to do more.
This week for me has been centered on just listening and learning from that, there are some many different accents, and people that makes this difficult. One thing I like is the help and patience from the people we teach when I say something I can see them perk up a bit and will help me with the idioma, which is cool!! I am so excited to be here and grateful for the opportunity to serve the Lord, I love him with my whole heart!!
It's been great meeting our pesquisadores, there are so many I'm still learning names! The most of them seem to be doing good, but again I´m not 100% sure what exactly goes on and, is said in our lessons, but I am starting to say more in them, whether it's my testimony or sharing a scripture - I am slowly starting to do more.
This week for me has been centered on just listening and learning from that, there are some many different accents, and people that makes this difficult. One thing I like is the help and patience from the people we teach when I say something I can see them perk up a bit and will help me with the idioma, which is cool!! I am so excited to be here and grateful for the opportunity to serve the Lord, I love him with my whole heart!!
I am looking forward to this week, to learn so much more.
BTW
President and Sister Scholz had a son Serve in Surprise, he was in the Sun
City and Kingswood Park wards, he just came home in January!! He told his
mom that he knows the Moss's which is cool!
Anyway, I love you and miss you tons!
Love,
Sister Moss <3
Love,
Sister Moss <3
A letter from President Scholz
Dear Moss Family,
We
are excited to have your daughter, Sister Moss, in our mission. This
will be a great opportunity for continued growth and development as she
serves faithfully here in the mission field. She will meet, teach,
convert
and touch the lives of many people who are seeking to know, understand
and live the truths of the restored gospel. Your daughter will have the
opportunity to grow closer to the Lord and better understand how to
recognize the promptings of the Holy Ghost. Through
her continued study and application of gospel principles, we pray her
testimony will increase and her love and obedience to Heavenly I will be
on your right hand and on your left, and my Spirit shall be in your
hearts, and mine angels round about you, to bear
you up. Father's revealed truths will forge a pattern for the rest of
her life.
Your
daughter has already been assigned to her first area. She will be
working in Eldorado in the city of São José do Rio Preto, and will be
trained by Sister Hernandez. The area is very blessed, and your
daughter’s trainer
is a reliable and responsible missionary. Your daughter will certainly
have much success and great spiritual experiences.
Along
with missionary service come many new and interesting demands and
challenges. Your daughter will continue to learn and adapt to new and
interesting customs, cultures and foods, as well as a new language and
schedule.
As parents, you play a very important role in the well-being of your
missionary. Your continued love and encouragement will give her the
support and help she needs. Please write her regularly, sharing your
testimony and love of this great gospel plan and
help her stay focused on this sacred work.
Trust
the Lord’s watchful care as you pray regularly for all the missionaries
throughout the world. Remember the Lord has said, "I will be on your
right hand and on your left, and my Spirit shall be in your hearts, and
mine angels round about you, to bear you up." (D&C 84:88)
My
wife and I are very grateful to have your daughter serving by our sides
in this great missionary effort. The lives of many will be influenced
and blessed because of your daughter’s great service and dedication. We
will do our best to help your daughter succeed in her service to the
Lord. Thank you for preparing a daughter, that is willing and ready to
be of service in this part of the Lord's vineyard. May the Lord bless
you for your sacrifice and help in this important
and eternal endeavor.
With love,
Peter S. Scholz
Mission President
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