We had a baptism last night!! It was really good. Everyone was worried about the water being warm (it's getting cold here) but when we opened the doors to the font a bunch of steam came out so I just hope the water didn't burn him!! I am sure it felt good though, the best part of showering in hot water is that it kind of warms your blood and you're not super cold right after... at least usually I am still struggling with the wet hair and showering everyday...... BECAUSE IT'S COLD!!
I'llll attach a photo of the baptism but he has to wait a week until he can get the gift of the Holy Ghost because he was baptized on Sunday, so I am praying he will be able to withstand tempations that will come.
This week has been hard to find new people to teach. We had a mission conference with Elder Suarez (area authority of Brazil!!) and it was amazing! Really it was awesome. a very strong spirit, he didn't teach anything new, but the spirit definately testified about what he taught. He talked about obedience, talking with everyone, and teaching. Simple but Amazing!!!! :) It's true the simple things are what strengthens us and helps us progress!!!
Our ward missioaries are getting organized and it's reallly cool to see. We have two younger male adults that both served missions that will be working with us and then an older couple that have been called as ward missionaries!! I love this couple. They have a desire and I just feel comfortable with them, they are very real!! I love it!! The first lunch I had in brazil was at their house and I told Neli (wife)that day that I felt a lot of peace in her house, it was really neat. Then the next Sunday Irma Eduardo (husband) told me when I had lunch at their house I seemed very familiar, like we had meet before. How cool was that!! I really do love their family and I am so excited to get to work with them!!
It is getting cold!! and it's only starting, humidity makes a difference!!! I wear a ton of clothes and I am gaining weight! I was afraid of it when I started my mission but right now I am so cold that I want to eat!! It will all work out but don't be suprised when my face is more round in my photos I send home!! You probably won't be able to see much else of my body because it will be covered in layers of clothing!!
How are plans coming for Cody and Jayetta and Grandma Casper to visit? I think it sounds like so much fun!! I am praying for the cherries!!
I have been thinking about the opportunity to teach. It is amazing how teaching strengthens our testimonies and makes things more clear in our minds. It has been amazing how much it has helped me. I live the gospel, I have always, it's a part of me and who I am. I certainly don't live it perfectly, no one does, but with the opportunity to explain it to people and testify of simple truths, my tesimony has grown so much. Maybe that is part of why being a parent is so important, you have special moments to teach which helps the kids and helps the teacher. The formation of the family is PERFECT, but it's filled with imperfect people. I love the doctrine of the family. It is more clear and important to me all the time. I love you all, with all my heart!! I am so excited that we have a new addition! SOPHIA! I am excited to meet her!!!! I am excited about the two new additions with Hannah and Kersten's babies that are coming, we have a great family, with a lot of weaknesses. I pray that we will be able to help each other grow and fulfill the purose of the family together. Something I have learned about the importance of family, is that we are put together to help each other learn and grow. To apply the teachings of Christ in our homes, and be a strength for each other. With that said I would like to share my stand on something. If any of you are having a hard time with anything in your lives, I hope that you will share it with me, even though I am on a mission. I want to do my part in fullfiling a role in this family. If you are worried about stressing me out, DON'T BE!!!! I know very well that there is little that I can do from Brazil to help, but I can pray!!! And I can tell you how much I love all of you!!! Trust the power of pray, I will do my part, but you have to let me know!! I will drop to my knees and express my sincere desire to my Heavenly Father to help you! Please share your lives with me!!
The gopsel is true, Jesus Christ is our Savior! Only through him can we have a chance of returning to our Heavenly Father and fulfilling our desire of the pre-mortal life!! I love you all!
Love, Kathryn
Tell the kids hello for me!! Give them all a kiss and hug and tell them it's from me!!
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