Everybody's Got Something To Hide Except for Me and My Monkey 🐒

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WE HAD DANILOS BAPTISM THIS WEEK!!! 


This kid is nothing short of a miracle. He stopped us on the street out of nowhere 3 weeks ago asking how he could come to church, and since then has progressed so much. He's taken and completed invites, been reading the book of mormon, gone to numerous activities and met other members, and has been extremely intentional and faithful in his seeking for whether or not this is the church of Jesus Christ! We had the priviledge to have his baptism yesterday, and see him become a member of the church. If by chance you find yourself in Marambaia, Belém, Pará, Brazil... give Danilo a warm welcome and a congratulations.


In other news, we had transfers this week! Don't know how the heck it happened but... I'm leaving Entroncamento! Another transfer of just 6 weeks! But I am pleased to inform you all that I will in fact be returning to THE promised land itself, MACAPÁ!!! Boutta be such a good freakin transfer dude I'm so amped, I'm gonna be comps with the legendary Elder Tellechea (who is also another Venezuelan so that Spanish streak boutta stay strong 💪) as Zone Leaders, and Elder Klinger will be the District Leader with us!! So im gonna get to work closely with my "son" here on the mission again. Super super excited. Bummed as heck to be leaving Entroncamento though, came and went so fast! The show goes on though 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️

This transfer was, what professionals can only refer to as, a real zinger. Probably the transfer where me and my comp together passed through the most difficulties and worked to resolve the most drama between other missionaries, but it all made for more unforgettable memories. Elder Velasquez is a beast and the whole world oughtta know it, I learned a bunch from him this transfer and I hope to be long time friends with him.
 One of the biggest lessons I learned this transfer was the importance of patience. Praying for something over and over and not seeing the result can be extremely discouraging, but I know for certain that God hears our prayers and he has a plan in mind for our lives. Continue in patience and in faith, and the consistent efforts WILL pay off! That's my 2 cents for the day, love you all. 

Also we went bowling as a zone this week so enjoy some flicks 📸🎳💥💥 ate mais










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