With Brazil playing soccer in the FIFA World Cup, São Paulo, and Brazil as a country shut down during the games. There is literally nobody on the streets and all of the shops are closed because EVERYONE is watching the game. President Acosta said all the missionaries have to keep working even though we literally aren't able to do much because everyone is watching the game😄. Also, I bought a Brazilian soccer jersey to get into the spirit of things. Go Brazil! Hope the team does well!
This week one of the members in a ward bought some Dr. Pepper, Vanilla Coca Cola and Cherry Coke for me. Here in Brazil, soda which is super hard to find and expensive, for that matter! I loved it and miss those little things that Brazil unfortunately doesn't have much of 😄.
This past week has been a series of trials and tribulations, to say the least - yet, through this I will be strong. I think often of a quote by Elder Neal A. Maxwell, "Trials and tribulations tend to squeeze the artificiality out of us, leaving the essence of what we really are and clarifying what we really yearn for."
Have a great week!
Though you may feel that no one can understand the depth of your despair, out Savior, Jesus Christ, understands - Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf
No matter our circumstances, no matter our challenges or trials, there is something in each day to embrace and cherish. There is something in each day that can bring gratitude and joy if only we will see and appreciate it. - Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf
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