That Was Totally!! .....normal?

After hearing from pretty much everyone at church that a change in missions would be announced this weekend in general conference, we came away strangely normal and unsurprised in regards to anything that happened. It was an amazing weekend and I always love general conference, more and more the older I get. I have absolutely no doubt that Christ lives and that He directs his restored church- the same church that he established during His lifetime. And I am so grateful to be spreading that good news to the people I love so dang much here in Brasil.

This week flew by and I am loving my time with Sister Seumanu again. To be honest, the first couple days were really weird and it was the first time I have realized that I have changed during my time here in Brasil. It was weird cause we are such good friends but also different than we were 10 months ago and we had to readjust a little bit with how we have both changed. But it wasn't long before we got over that weird part and back to best friends. Seriously, our only problem is that we don't sleep cause we stay up too late talking. This morning, we got up, studied, and instead of coming straight to the centro she ended falling asleep in the hammock and me on the floor for 2 hours. So if that's our worst problem right now, I'm not complaining.

Spent most of the week introducing the members, finding new people to visit, etc... nothing too exciting. We did have a little miracle the other day when we brought Vania, a member of the church here, to visit Marisa and Messias. A lady at church on Sunday made them a little annoyed and we were worried that they would not want to come to church anymore. BUT we brought Vania with us to visit them and she spoke exactly what Marisa needed to hear. She ended up crying, Vania ended up crying, and I am just here grateful to be a part of the tiny miracles that happen here.

Still trying to work with Carlos and his family, but more to come as more things happen.

One thing I loved in conference was the talk about how God doesn't always give us gifts or talents, but rather puts us in situations or places or with people that help us develop the spiritual gifts or talents we are promised. Of course I immediately thought of my mission and I say it all the time but revelation is real and I know the things I am learning here are exactly what God wanted me to experience. He is powerful, bigger than we can imagine, but He is also my Heavenly Father and I know He is taking care of me in all the details of my life.

Hope you all had a good conference weekend and if you didn't have the chance to watch it, it is worth the time, whether you are a member of the church or not!!

Love you all,

Sister Lauren Mather

PS. My computer has been having internet issues today and I won't have time to respond to some of you because we have to catch a train back to our area. But I so appreciate your emails and will be able to respond next week!!


PHOTOS and VIDEOS
saying bye to Lisboa... we both cried
new district
reunited <3
spontaneous rainstorm