5/2/18 - Emma Letter to Family

Im short on time again, hopefully this will be the last time im short on time because Ill have more time in the field. Thanks for the pictures! Ill read this letter later and respond next time I get to email. Im sorry I know its ferusterating. 

From last week:

DAd I miss watching NBA with you too. Some of the new arrivgalsa have filled me inand thats wesome]

Mom im so happpy youre getting to conduct!

Hyrum PARABIENS on making SBO! Way to go!

Mari your party looks so fun! Ive been missing you an extra lot this week. WE had a local stake pres come and speak to us and he showed us pictures of his twin daughters your ago. I thought how much fun you would have playing with them even though you speak different languages.

Brasiliians are not short. Theyre normal sized.

Im not sure about arrangments for skyping on mothers day, hopefully Ill get more info when Im in the field and can somehow relay it to you. 

Check our the brasil missionary moms FB opage. there will be a picture of our small orchestra on there posted by sister Whitaker on Sunday. 

In field training is sop frusterating. Its all in portuguese so I feel like im missing the meat of the tyraingn I so badly need. I'm praying rfor patience.

I love you all and pray for you every day!

 

ok so I actually have a super quick minute

Sounds like temple stuff is coming along. There are 2 elders here that are going to SLC South next week. I gave them your names and told them youd feed them if they were in our stake. theyre excitedto  be there for the rededication

Yes, Im comfortable, time to be pushed out of my comfort zone again. 

Thank you for the thought on meekness, I love that!

The dedicatory prayer for the CTM is amazing, I sent a picture of it a few weeks ago. Sorry no pictures today i wasnt on the magis bus

Thank you so much for the surprise! Im about to go to her shop as soon as Im done emailing!

Im so happy to hear grandpops liked the temple! Mission miracle!

Thank you for your prayers I have reviewed my setting apart blessing and m,y particale blessing. Elder Valentine will geive me a blessing before I leave and then Ill be set, nervous but set. Im praying for a very patient, loving companion.

I love you all!

Emma