Ehhhhhhhh!!!!
This week for sure had a bunch of ups and downs!!! But
overall was a really good one!! Today for Pday, we had a churrasco (bbq) with
the other missionaries in our zone and played futebol!! had a blast.
But.. Happy Easter! Feliz Páscoa!!!! :)) Our Easter was really
good, got a lot of chocolate haha. On Friday though, a big group of people here
in Gama got together and made a life size puppet of Judas, the apostle that
betrayed Jesus, and hung it up on a post. They planned on
"stoning" it by throwing rocks at it and then lighting it on fire at
midnight! When we heard about this I felt like saying "Him without
sin, first cast the stone" hahah :) the words of Jesus. People were
more focused on what Judas did instead of what Christ did for us. I’m so
grateful for what Jesus, our Savior did for us. That he not only TAUGHT us what
we need to do but also ACTED. He is the perfect example. For example,
this past week we ordered pizza. The place said it would be 40 minutes. It took
an hour and 15 minutes. The pizza was 20 reais. I told the pizza guy when he
got to our apartment, Look you told me it would take 40 minutes, it took an
hour and 15. I’m only gonna give you 10. Its not your fault, but that’s all I’m
giving.
It was really funny and everyone had a good laugh
about it that night. I had a good laugh for about 15 minutes but then I felt
horrible. Like I just felt so bad. I thought afterwards "would Jesus
have done that?" Before the mission I probably never would of felt
bad, just would of thought it was hilarious and not a big deal. But I
seriously felt really bad. I then realized that I am a missionary!!, I am
representing Jesus Christ and my family everyday. I shouldn’t have done
something like that just to save 10 reais. For all I know that guy had to use
his own money to pay back his company, and has a bunch of kids that are hungry
or something. That night, he had been happy and started off a great
conversation until I became a jerk. I prayed that night for forgiveness.
The next day we ordered pizza again and I gave the guy like double the
money. He was the one being the example to me.
I know we need to try to follow the example of the
Savior, even in little things like buying a pizza.
I am so grateful for what Christ did for all of us. He
died for us and all of our sins, but the true miracle in it all is that He
lives!! He was resurrected on the third day and He lives! That’s the miracle! I
am so grateful that we have a Savior whose love for us is unimaginable. He
loves each and every one of us. He didn’t just pay part of our debts, but he
paid our debt in full!! Each and every one of us. We need to show appreciation
for this "gift" he has given us by living righteously and keeping His
commandments. Loving our Heavenly Father and serving others! I know this is how
we can have true happiness in our life. I know He lives!!!
We had a great lesson with Dino this week! We read
Helaman 5:12 with him from the Book of Mormon and bore pure testimony! It was
awesome!! He ended up going to church on Sunday and loved it!! The dude is a
champ. He is seriously a guy who has charity, the pure love of Christ. Which I
am still trying to develop.
Abraão was at church to! He is Maria Aparacida´s son
who is like 20 yrs old. He is a stud! He told me how much he loves being there
and wants to learn more and get baptized! I got to sit with him throughout
sacrament meeting and had a lot of great conversations with Him where he really
opened up to me. Really spiritual!!! The dude is awesome!! We marked 3
baptism dates this week, for May 10!! Felipe, Enzo, and Yann. They are all
cousins, and related to a member of the church. They all live in the same
quadrant. The little sister of one of them was so funny. We were playing soccer
with them in the street, and she comes up to me and grabs my arm and says I
want to be baptized too!! She’s 6 and such a sweet little girl. I told her how
when she’s 8 she can be baptised and how she is so special and that God loves
her so much. She’s this awesome sweet little girl!! haha it was awesome.
There are so many great experiences that happen
everyday. I love being a missionary!!! Some days are tough though. I love
getting to share our message with people in the streets and share with them
what I know. Some people have nothing but bad things to say about us and what
we do. But to me, giving up everything I did to be here, I know what I’m doing
is right!!!
I love yall so much!!!! I am so grateful for family
and that families are forever!! Literally :)
Eu te amo!!!
com amor,
Elder Bean
When days seem tough, just remember that you have a
Heavenly Father who loves you so much and a Savior, Jesus Christ, walking with
you every step of the way!! and carrying you when you need it! And that you
have an Elder Bean in Brasil who loves yall so stinkin much!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Vocês são muitos importantes para mim!! Eu sou muito
grato por vocês!!! Eu agradeço Deus todo dia que tenho vocês em minha vida!!
Familias são Eternas. Isso é glorioso!! Nós temos este conhecimento!!!! Eu sou
muito grato por minha conhecimento sobre isso! É difícil para mim sendo
aqui, quando vocês estão lá! Mas.. eu sei, algum dia eu vou ver vocês de
novo!!! E vai ser um dia glorioso!! Um Dia eu nunca vou esquecer!!!
Eu sei A Igreja de Jesus Cristo dos Santos dos Últimos
Dias realmente é o Reino de Deus na terra!!!!!! Felicidade Verdadeiro!!!!
Eu amo vocês!!! Mais do que vocês podem imaginar!!
Tenho muito saudade de vocês!! Mas, eu estou aqui na missão porque eu amo
vocês!! e eu sei estas coisas são verdadeiras!!! Eu quero todo mundo para
saber, O que eu sei!!! Eu quero isso!!!!!!!!!!!
I LOVE YOU!!!!!! I MISS YOUUU
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| Elder Farias and I at the church setting up for the government visitors |
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| Bom Dia Brasil!! |
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| A random horse just hanging out in a busy part of town |
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| With Elder Machado outside the church building |
