Wow what a week! So much has happened I don't even know where to start!
Awesome experience with our investigator.
So we've been teaching Kevin, and we always get really nervous because Portuguese is still sounding a little.. well.. not good. Ha.
But we agreed not to take notes into our lessons so that we could fully rely on the Spirit. We were teaching about faith and how we must act on faith. The first few minutes were a little rusty because language. But - no notes, just the Spirit.
And the most amazing thing happened. Sister Kehr said that I started speaking, making sense, using words that she didn't know.
THE GIFT OF TONGUES IS REAL. Kevin even commented saying that my "Portuguese e bem!" haha. But wow. The Spirit is so wonderful, and I'm grateful we get to utilize the blessings we've been promised as missionaries.
Biggest update - I GOT MY VISA!! Heading to Brazil bright an' early tomorrow morning at 5 am (: Excited by REALLY nervous. I love the sisters in my district, and I love the comfort of Provo, knowing I'm so close to home. But I know that so much more growth happens out of the comfort zone.
Our Portuguese teacher Brother Machado is such an outstanding teacher. Fun fact, he is from Brazil, which is cool (: He makes me want to learn Portuguese, and meet/love the people and culture of Brazil! Grateful for all of his patience as we're struggling through the language haha
CHRISTMAS AT THE MTC IS THE BEST. THING. EVER.
The day started out so utterly fantastic because we woke up to snow. I mean hey, with around 2,000 missionaries praying for a white Christmas, how could Heavenly Father say no?
We had a wonderful devotional with Dallin H Oaks and his family <3 musical numbers, testimonies, the works. I love one thought that he said that I thought applied to all of us.
He said: "Great events often go unnoticed." Don't let significant moments in your mission/life pass by unappreciated.
In the devotional, we sang "I Believe in Christ" and the spirit was so strong, I started tearing up. I know without a doubt that my Savior lives. I know that He is real, and that He loves us. What an answer to prayer. I love the line - "I believe in Christ, so come what may." No matter what happens rely on Christ. I can promise you that everything will work out exactly as it is supposed to happen.
Calling family was wonderful! I'm so glad I got to talk to you even if only for a quick 30 minutes! Love and miss you already!
And of course, to top off the entire night, DAVID ARCHULETTA came. Merry Christmas indeed. All of the girls were freaking out and it was hilarious hahaha.
But for anyone that hasn't heard it, go find his song called "My Little Prayer", and read the caption. It's about a conversation that he had with Heavenly Father in a dream, and the Spirit is always so strong every single time I hear it. I love this song. It hits me on a personal level, because I feel like saying. "You just talked to Dad?? What did He say!?" Love it. Watch and listen if you haven't yet.
Well, currently doing laundry and getting packed up for Brazil tomorrow!
I'm so grateful that I came to Provo, even if just for a short time. Heavenly Father totally knows us, and that this district/companion is exactly what I needed.
So long USA! Next email we'll be in BRAZIL! Love you all!!
Sister Hill
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