Sempre Brasil

November 28, 2016

Família e amigos!

I ate at McDonalds this week and McDonalds in Brasil is a billion times better than the ones in Utah, so. 

We were making a contact with these teenagers and when they found out I am American they literally got so pumped! They asked me if I have ever met a famous person or been to california. The boy said that it was his first time ever talking to an American and he was on the verge of asking me for my autograph, I just know it! As we were about to leave the girl said that there is a different light about us. That we are full of joy! 

Talk to everyone, be bold, and share the gospel! You never know who is ready to receive it. I love this gospel and I love you all! I hope you guys have the best week!

PS sorry about the whole english, portuguese is really throwing me off.

Much love,

Sister Albertoni 

My zone! Jardim do Sol. We did a testimony meeting for our zone conference and wow, being a missionary rocks. 

My old district leader and his companion who is from the same city as sister manhas!

We literally live off of these things.
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um cachorro me mordeu

Feliz dia das graças!! We dont actually celebrate Thanksgiving, so I hope you all eat lots of turkey and stuffing for me and remember all that you are thankful for. 

This week was full of miracles and happy people and lots of dogs.

So, we met Elianie who has lived here for only a short amount of time and naturally gave us the wrong house number. We met her in the street and when we went to find her house her son so happened to be outside!! Or else there is no way that we would have found her and this non existing number. So we taught her three times this week and it wasnt until the third visit that she realized we are Mormons, after we brought out the book. Lol. She has had a hard life but really wants to change and is so open to hearing and learning more. 

Then we had a noite familiar with Fernanda. But that night it was raining, hard, and we were running late from our next appointment when our next miracle happened. WE GOT A CARONA (a ride!!). A couple from another ward stopped and drove us to the house of the family! But Fernanda had already passed the house of the member and she had returned home, but she said that she would come back. It was 40 minutes later and she still hadnt shown, but we decided that we would wait for the next car and it was FERNANDA!! 

I am beyond thankful for the opportunity to serve in Brasil, in the greatest area, with the greatest people. I know that Heavenly Father knows you personally and that He blesses you with people for a reason. So to celebrate here are lots of pictures of people who I am thankful for here in Brasil!

my zone!! Sister F. Ferreira! We did splits for a week when I first got here and she lets me barrow her skirts.
Sister Manhas, my companion! She is always helping me with the language and is constantly happy.
The Sisters in my district. They are constantly making me laugh and they appreciate my efforts to make "foods american" (aka french toast)
SIS. MANHAS FIRST HAIRCUT IN FAZENDA. I am just really thankful for such a solid companion.
​And sister Ferreira because she really loves this photo and makes me laugh all the time. 

I am truly blessed and have so much to be thankful for!! 

Have the greatest thanksgiving and dont forget about how blessed you are!!

Abraço,

Sister Albertoni
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Fazenda Rio Grande, abencoado

Familía e amigos,

Eu amo vocês, and I know that Heavenly Father trusts us an awful lot.

This week I was able to work with my new companion, Sister Manhas, and I adore her! I have already learned so much and I could not be more lucky to be in the greatest mission! 

We met the greatest people and I am certain that Heavenly Father is preparing people to hear His gospel! 

This week we met Fernanda. Her husband, Ricardo, was playing out side with their daughter and they accepted us with open arms! We taught about the plan of salvation and I truly felt guided by the spirit the whole time. I just opened my mouth and words came out and the spirit was there!! I am certain that as we are worthy and just doing our very best that Heavenly Father will do the rest. Fernanda said the closing prayer and started to cry, she said that she was grateful we were there and oh man. A couple days later we returned and asked how her week was. She told us that after we had left that there was a difference and that her family was more happy and that something had changed. I know that the church is true! I know that families can be forever through our Heavenly Fathers plan. 

Life can be hard, that is why we are sent to earth! To learn and grow and wow, I am so grateful for the gospel. I know that through our difficulties that we have the ability to grow. We get to choose how we respond to the situations we are given and as we choose to rely on our Savoir I know that everything works for the better.

I realized that it is so important to learn more about our Savior and redeemer. Here in Brazil people are already decorating for Natal (Christmas) and it makes me a little too happy. So my convite por vocês (invitation for you) is to learn more about Him and realize how much He loves you! 

The people here are great, and my companion is awesome, and I could not love Brasil more. Thank you for all of the love and support, I could not be more grateful!

abraço, e bom semana por vocês. 

Sister Albertoni

BRASIL PARA SEMPRE

Familia, 

A igreja de Jesus Cristo dos santos dos últimos dias e verdadera. 

I am now in the area of Fazenda Rio Grande and I could not be more blessed/excited/happy and wow! We are opening the area so we did a division with the other sisters in our ward and I was able to work with Sister F. Ferreira this week. I have never laughed so much or so often in my entire life. I am positive that Heavenly Father blesses us with the people that we need in our lifes at the perfect time! The people here are amazing and they are so prepared and ready and willing to accept the gospel and be baptized!

I met my #1 fan this week, Maiza who is 6 and has the curliest hair and stays by my side for every lesson. I love being a missionary and being surrounded by the greatest people who are the best examples in every way imaginable!!

So this week we left a lesson when we realized that Sis Ferreira forgot her umbrella in the house of a member. So we went back, got the umbrella and were leaving for the second time when a member stopped us. He had a referal for us and this family is so prepared and they are reading the book of mormon and want to learn more! Perfect timing, and everything happens for a reason. NO doubt.

I havent gotten to know my new companion super well, but she is the sister training leader for this area and I am so excited to learn from her! I dont have any pictures from this week, but stay tuned! 

Things could not be better and I could not be happier. Make the best of every situation and know that Heavenly Father is watching out for you and has a HUGE plan for your life. Rely on Him and turn to the scriptures and search for answers. I promise you that as you come unto Christ that your burdens will be lightened and that you will be able to do anything and everything. I love you all and I am so thankful for the constant love and support! 

Have the best week and go out and serve!!

For those of you who asked for my address!

For cards/letters:

Caixa Postal 9501

Água Verde

80613-981

Curitiba, PR

Brasil

For packages:

Recanto Joseph Smith, 15

Portão, Curitiba, PR

Brasil 

Cep: 80610-210
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feliz Dia das Bruxas

HAPPY HALLOWEEN,

Brasil doesn't really celebrate this holiday, and when I told my companion about trick or treating she could not stop laughing. She literally thought that the movies where kids are trick or treating was a joke. 

I had the opportunity to go to the Curitiba Temple this past week and I am so thankful for temples! I would highly suggest you take the 30 minutes to drive to the temple and feel of your Heavenly Fathers love for you! He is so aware of you and your needs and He wants to answer your prayers. I am so confident in the fact that temples are houses of God. 

I had the opportunity to hear from President Costa and he said that you can bec ome who you want to become. It is your choice! Except for in portuguese. BUT, it is so true! We are given the opportunity to choose who we want to be and the things we do and so much! We can become whoever we want. We can become the best of the best because we have a loving Heavenly Father and Savior who are here for us every single day. I know that miracles can happen with goals backed by action. Work hard and put in the effort and you can accomplish amazing things! 

I am being transfered from enterior to the city tomorrow, and I will miss the endless dogs in the street and being surrounded by the greatest people! But I know that Heavenly Father has a plan and that I need to go to Curitiba! 

Heavenly Father knows and loves you!!! 

Have a great week and a Happy Halloween!