The Last One

Well this is it. I thought I should post one more time to finish things off. I am home now and it is great to be with the family again and also to have carpet, air conditioner, and real ice cream. I am kind of in a daze right now so I will try to make this post coherent. My last two weeks on the mission I worked hard and we had success. Nobody was baptized, but we marked some baptismal dates. I worked on my last day the same as I worked on my first day, maybe a little more distracted though. Some highlights were going up with the zone to the volcano and eating grapes grown there, Seeing turtles in the ocean finally, and baring my last testimony at Zone Conference. My last few days I said many goodbyes and bought some souvenirs and had an interview with the President. There was also a very emotional last dinner with everyone going home. The trip itself was awful but I am here now so who cares. I love Cape Verde and the people there. I cannot imagine my life without this mission. I know that this is the work of God going forth to all the world. I know my Savior lives. In the name of Jesus Christ Amen.

1.volcano
2.us dying
3.we were above the clouds
4.the og district 20b

Queimada Guincho week 4

This week was pretty average I will not lie. I am happy and content but there is not much to say. We are trying to help many people out but it is a struggle to help them keep commitments. Djonny and Tânia are still interested in being baptised and following Christ´s church, but they are waiting on a visa to America and if they are married they will have to wait 5 more years. So we are still trying with them but they cannot progress for now. We talked to this guy named Mário this week who was in jail for a while because he sold drugs here. It is funny because he is this way big dude who really likes studying the bible and stuff. He is very sensitive to the spirit as well. He still has to resolve a few things. We will see with him. Well I know that this Gospel is of God and I will testify of that until the last day of my life. have a great week.

Queimada Guincho week 3

I have learned a lot this week about the importance of enduring until the end. And not just enduring but enduring well. I am sure that almost all returning missionaries learn this. I do not have a lot of time this week but I will just say that I love The Lord and I konw that he lives. Also the work is  going well and we are focusing on doing more Family Nights with the members. These will be my last 3 weeks as an official representative of  Jesus Christ. I will make them count. Have a great week!

Queimada Guincho week 2

One more month as a missionary. I will take advantage of it. The area is as good as ever. We are finding lots of people to teach and have some people who are preparing for baptism. Djony and Tânia came to church last week and are preparing to be baptised on my last Saturday here. The 27th of July. They are way cool people and I already love them a lot. I told Elder Damas that I was going home and I think it helps him to apreciate my being here. We had some family nights and activities this week to help out the investigators and members. Sometimes looking at the waves here I really wish that I could go swimming. The waves are so nice. I have learned a lot this week about being disciplined in my thoughts and enduring to the end. I plan on staying focused on my mission until the end. I know that this is the cause of truth and that we all play a part in preparing the wolrd for the second coming. Have a great week.

Queimada Guincho week 1

Last transfer! I cannot believe it. I am liking the new area and the new comp. He is very excited to be a misionary. He speaks some english and I am helping him learn it even better. I have not yet told him that I am going home. I am here on the other side of Fogo closer to the volcano. We cannot see it from of our area but I passed right under it on the way over. This area is green and we live right next to the ocean. We are getting to know the members here and we have some investigators already. Tony is a kid who we contacted and taught the restoration to. He is way cool and wants to follow Jesus Christ. He said that he would be baptised if he got an answer. Then there is Djony and Tânia. We helped them move houses one day and then we taught them the next day. They are cool people and we hope to see them progress. On Sundays here we split up with the members and one stays in Queimada Guincho with a ward and the other takes a car to a group in Atalaia. This Sunday I went to Atalaia and it is higher up the mountains and way pretty. I am loving it here and will say more next week. I know that we can all repent and become better people, more like the Savior Jesus Christ. Tchau.

Patim week 12

This was my last week in Patim. I will be flying to Praia to pick up another kid, or new missionary, and we will be coming back to Fogo and white washing a new area. This means that we will be replacing two missionaries there. I do not actually know where in fogo the area is so I will update you all on that later. That is why this mission is the best. You never know what is going to happen. I am excited to end my mission with an awesome last transfer. This last week we saw some more success. Vandira has a lot of potencial to be baptised, but her mom will not let her. She turns 18 on the 11th of July so we marked a baptismal date with her for the 13th. She has a lot of support from Dila, a member. I will miss the people of this area. This area was not the easiest, but I am grateful for the things that I have learned here. I am going to make this last transfer the best yet. If you are still reading my blog thanks for staying strong.
1. Clouds up in Monte Grande
2. Our district
3. Goats eating corn. I should have taken a video they were going crazy over it

Patim week 11

As it heats up here in Patim, Fogo, the mangos continue to increase in number and quality. They are probably my favorite fruit here in Cabo Verde. Also this week we met some rabbits and ducks of a member. These are the first rabbits that I have seen here. I am excited for the future of this area. We have a lot of potencial baptisms, the members are getting more excited, and we had three investigators in church. Dila, a recent convert, brought her friend Vandira who is 17 or 18 and has been to church a ton in the past. She was not baptised only because her Dad did not let her. She migh be 18 now so she can make her own decision. I will you all on her situation and age next time. Augusto e Mimizinha, some strong members, have left with us a lot this week and this has helped. We are working with Geovani and his mom, Cristina, and his brother and sister, Taissa and Cris. They will hopefully be baptised in the month of June. Cris and Taissa went to church on Sunday. We will do all that we can do but in the end whether thy baptise or not we will have been successful. Have a great week.