It was a big week this week. Elder Harper went home. I got to go on
a mini division with Elder Banta in my old Terra Nova area, and it was
awesome. We saw A, D the Rasta, and a bunch of old people I knew. I
also saved Elder Banta's stomach... but I'll let you ask Elder Banta's
family about that story. hahaha
Afterword, 3 of the
departing missionaries came and stole me. I didn't have a lot of cash
with me, and so they just took me around with them for their last day.
It was a lot of fun. We got to go to the beach and find African shells,
and just visit a few places. I'll attach some pictures and show you all.
But, I'm one of the oldest now. I'm in the next group to go. It's weird.
Now I'm with Elder Pimentel. He's from São Paulo, and I love him. He's
way funny and is just so so SO positive. We're going to get work done
this transfer. AWESOME! Also, as you all know, President Merrill finally
arrived. He's hilarious. He seems very down to earth and is always
cracking jokes. I haven't met him formally yet, as he kind of got
attacked by the Brazilian couples and the members at the baptism. But it
was way funny. Apparently, he read a bunch of blogs of missionaries,
and on one Elder's blog, it said: ''President Thompson is going home and
they've called some random guy to be the new president''. President
Merrill came and shook his hand and said: ''Hello Elder, I'm some random
guy.'' and walked away. Also, he walked up to a group of elders and
asked where they lived. One elder replied, ''Oh, I live over in Gamek
direita.'' Keeping a completely straight face, and nodding his head,
President Merrill just goes: ''Ok. Where the heck is that?'' It was way
funny. I'm excited for everything to finally happen. It's definately
been a fight up until now. But President Merrill is going to be awesome.
As for right now,
the area is alright. We're a little short on investigators, but I've
been making a ton of friends and I'm loving it. Right now, we're working
with a woman named Maria P and her two kids, A and C.
They're marked to be baptized on the 13th of July. Andrew said he
already made facebook friends with me and wants to friend Weston and
Owen as well. He speaks a little English because he was born in England.
But they're awesome.
As for the
technical stuff, I still haven't gotten any packages or letters. I think
the one from Taylor's mom got lost in the mail. :( But I'm still
waiting. Also, let me know if I'm spending too much money on souveniers.
I feel like I might be becoming a burden, but I'm also almost done.
I've just about collected everything I want. But let me know. Also, I
think I've been getting all of dad's emails and pictures. I've been
getting a lot of them, like today I got the one of Luxana in the pool,
but that's the only one.
Eu AMO vocês. Fiquem bem, e continuem divertir!
Elder Alex Hobbs
DSC03476-
Me with the guys that went home. From left to right: Arrington, Perry,
Me, Richter, Harper, and down on the right, Elder Eckman.
DSC03461- Elder Banta and I at Aida's house!
DSC03459- Some of the vendors at the art praça. These guys hate me and love me at the same time.
DSC03463- Me at the beach!
DSC03483- The Paulo family came to say goodbye to Elder Perry, and we got a karate pic in.
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