And then it all changed

Oofa. So...yeah. Well, let`s start from the beginning.

So, the beginning of this week was actually so fun. I served in Lapa which is actually BEAUTIFUL, and I just walked around all day with my mouth wide open. I felt like I had actually arrived in Portugal for the first time in my whole mission. And I was serving with these absolutely adorable girls there. And their area is just full of eleitos and I just thought....one day, Lisbon. One day. 

And then I met my new companion. She`s actually 39. Aka old enough to be my mother. She is from Peru, but has lived in Italy for the last 20 years. So....she actually just speaks Spanish. And apparently I understand her? Said some girl on the bus the other day. Except, I don`t think she really understands me. She`s also a nurse, so....she doesn`t really like how laid back I am about a lot of things....oops. hahah And...yeah. It`s a lot different. But, at least I feel a lot more sure of how to do the work in this area and what is going on and what we have to do as missionaries this time around. So, I feel a little more comfortable taking charge and when questions come up, I know where to turn in PMG and the White Handbook and things of the sort, and well...everything works out wayyy better when you say that it was the Lord who commanded, not me. It`s a big transition going from teaching so so smoothly and perfectly together to....not. Haha. Yiyiyiyi. And cultural differences. Im ready for America again. It might be a long couple of weeks. But, ANYWAYS.

Adriana and Kawany showed up to church! My little Brazilian family FINALLY came again! Oh, my heart was sooo filled with joy. And Kawany, who is 8 and absolutely adorable just held my hand and drew me pictures and rested her head on my shoulder the whole time (which I`m actually pretty sure was on the line, but what was I supposed to do? I can`t push her off.) Oh, my heart is SO filled with love for them. And Adriana was crying during sacrament, because she just felt such a peace. Oh my heart. Oh my heart.

We only had a few days in our area, so...this week was basically just spent running around seeing all the people we hadn´t seen in a week. It`s crazy how I feel so responsible for these people`s lives. But, it was good, and we saw a lot of success, and the Lord really loves us, and this really is His work. 

Also, I`m currently having a foot problem. I`m not really sure what it is, but its on that weird little ankle bone thing. I`m going to the doctor on Quinta...uhhh Thursday? DO NOT FREAK OUT MOM. I`ll let ya know next week. I mean...it`s been a while since I visited the bone doctor, so I figure it`s time to go back. 

Oh, and mom. Remember how you sent me a bag of chocolate chips? I was gonna use them in cookies, but...they didnt make it that far. Why is it that chocolate is better in the form of a chip? Oops.

I love you all so so so VERY much. You are all perfect and my strength. I think about you every day and I miss you all a LOT. I can NOT believe it is already November. I don`t even know what that means, but it blows my mind. Thank you for always loving me. Thank you for being my rock. I LOVE YOU.

xoxox

Sister Brooks

my new comp

those cute sistes i served with in lapa