Hello from Porto Novo, Cabo Verde again. This week was full of interesting experiences. First of all I included a picture of the empanaudas that we made a week ago and I hope they make you hungry. I am learning to cook a lot of different things. And it is all pretty good, but it is always eaten with rice and sometimes beans. In this mission we walk everywhere and there are plenty of hills so I have cooking with the mindset of one, staying within budget and two, giving myself calories to fuel me throughout the day. We take a lot of time for lunch and then don´t eat dinner except for small snacks on the road. This week we were contacting and we met this guy who seemed normal and receptive but in actuality wanted to argue with us about religion. He turned out to be a jehovah´s witness and he just wanted to prove to us that God was Jehovah and Adam was evil so we left as fast as possible. We had Stiven, our new investigator with us and he is normally really quiet but with this guy he just wanted to defend the truth which is great but in this situation would not have been productive. In the same day this mom of a girl we were teaching was mad at us because she said her daughter needed to study and didn´t have time for religion. I have a testimony that God blesses those who are obedient because of an experience I had yesterday. We really wanted to teach this girl Irina the first lesson but we did not have another man with us and she was alone in the house. So we followed the mission rules and went and grabbed the brother of a member who didn´t even know us and returned and taught her. After a little bit of time three other girls came and listened to our lesson and it was great. God blessed us for our obedience. I included a picture of a shirt that a member made for me. He is cool and that entire family is great actually. I included two pictures from the top of Santa Antão when we were helping the kids learn to brush their teeth. It was green and beautiful. Thanks to all at home who read this blog. Até mais.
Elder Gale, every time I read your blog I end up crying because the spirit is so strong. We are told as parents and grandparents we will be blessed when we have family members serve. I have often been asked if that means that financially they will be better off. I am sure I am asked because I am a Grandmother and old enough to be a great grandmother. I quickly inform them the blessings are spiritual. I have a testimony of the truth and have had it since I was 17 but the blessings I feel when I read your blog strengthens that testimony and make me grateful for the family I have. My son, your father and your mother and for you and the life you have led and are leading. May you continue to be blessed with good health and also safety and every other need as you help God's children learn the truth. Grandma G.
Elder Gale, every time I read your blog I end up crying because the spirit is so strong. We are told as parents and grandparents we will be blessed when we have family members serve. I have often been asked if that means that financially they will be better off. I am sure I am asked because I am a Grandmother and old enough to be a great grandmother. I quickly inform them the blessings are spiritual. I have a testimony of the truth and have had it since I was 17 but the blessings I feel when I read your blog strengthens that testimony and make me grateful for the family I have. My son, your father and your mother and for you and the life you have led and are leading. May you continue to be blessed with good health and also safety and every other need as you help God's children learn the truth. Grandma G.
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