Seriously. This week it started to seem a little more real that my time in Brasil as a missionary is ending. We had my last zone conference this week and I kept it together pretty well until the very end when we all came together to sing the mission song we always end with. Cue tears, realizing that it was the last time I was gonna sing that with everyone. So just imagine how many emotions a pregnant hormonal woman has in a day and you've got me pretty spot on. Lots of feelings, but as the end gets closer I feel more and more gratitude for the opportunity I have had to be here. And a little annoyed with my past self for doubting the decision to come sometimes. Every time I trust in what God tells me, I end up happier in the end, so isn't it strange how we continue to doubt even still??
Everything was all set for Joas and Adriana's wedding and baptism this week but... her document still hasn't arrived for all the paperwork to go through. Everything is literally riding on a single document but we are praying and fasting and reallllyyyyyy hoping everything can work out this week. The good news is that I will be staying here in my area up until the very last day of my mission so we've still got a good 2 weeks to get it all together. Of all the people I have known in my mission, I think I've gotten most attached to them.
Other than that, we are just going about the usual, visiting lots of people, laughing a lot, a drinking a lot of coconut water. Almost got up to 100 degrees this week which is really hot with the humidity BUT I know I will miss the heat when I am freezing in Seattle. Mission life is a good one. :)
I'll write a better email next week, it will be my last one! Can't wait to see all of you soon!!
Much love,
Sister Lauren Mather
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