cars don't run over airplanes

We clapped at loads of houses this week and my testimony really did grow.

So we were teaching about the book of mormon for a less active family yesterday and as I was testifying of the truth I felt such a surety that it really is the word of God. I was studying a ton this week trying to figure out what I need to do to become better and I was able to find answer to my questions. As I was teaching I just felt so happy and peaceful and that is how the spirit testified to me that the book of mormon is the word of God. 

I am so thankful to be able to clap at houses and meet new people every single day. Being a missionary is my favorite thing and there is nothing that I would rather be doing.

"God is on our side. He loves us, and when we stumble, He wants us to rise up, try again, and become stronger". Deiter F. Uchtdorf

I believe in you and God does to. Read the Book of Mormon and ponder and pray. I promise you that He will answer your prayers!!

Have an amazing week,

Sister Albertoni

Curitiba e super calor

Família,

I have never clapped at so many houses and been rejected so many times in the same week. BUT. We saw milagres. Miracles. Because literally God loves His children and sometimes I just need to exercise a little more faith and work a little harder to show that I am willing to do the work! 

We were clapping a solid 2 hours until we got to the last house of the street and met claudio and maria. They are the cutest couple and welcomed us in with loving arms and my heart just about exploded with gratitude. Plus they hand make slippers and flip flops and are the coolest couple out there. 

Then a member, Renan, told us that he had a couple for us to visit. He had actually found this guy drunk in the middle of the road and had helped him home. The next day Renan brought us to this house where we met Isabel and Vinicious. Isabel was so overwhelmed and I just felt super bad for her and all that she is going through. Im not a super huggy person but as she was crying I just felt the need to give her a hug and I have never met anyone so grateful for something so simple. She is such a trooper and acepting us back sem duivida (without doubt).

This week I learned that you have to not give up. Literally nunca never ever. Just have to keep knocking and walking and trying our very best. Plus when we set goals and make plans God will help us every step of the way. I just need to be more patiente and develop more faith and humility and things seem to work out. Great things are about to come about here in ala Eucaliptos and I am excited to be taking part. 

I love you all loads and am so thankful for the opportunity to serve the Lord. 

Bom semana grande abraço,

Sister Albertoni

Noite familiar!!

Brazilian pizza

There are red heads in Brasil

Eucaliptos, CURITIBA

I got transfered to CURITIBA. My companion, Sister Herreira is from Argentina and has the cutest accent and I am beyond excited to meet new people and have new experiences! This is an amazing area and I know that milagres vão acontecer (miracles will happen).

So I left my beloved ala Guarani and Paranaguá after 6 months and its super cold in my new area BUT, we left on a good note.

The spirit guided us to the most prepared people that I have met!! Literally when we were just about to give up or didnt know what more we could do, the Lord provided a way and we were able to find people who are reading to accept Gods plan for them! 

So we called everyone Sunday morning and even went to two investiagatores houses to pick them up for church and no one answered their phone nor their door but I didnt let it get to me. Because we literally have amazing investigatores and we had done our part. So sacrament had started and no one that we had planned on being there showed up..until..DENESIE and her family came walking in and my heart got a lot better. Then a little bit later Patrick and Emily and then...

This family of 5 who out of the blue who we have never even met before walked on in. So there I was playing the piano and in comes these unfamiliar faces and it turns out the dad is less active and he brought the non member kids with and they all loved it! I was able to stay in primary with them and they asked me so many questions and could not believe that I am American. I felt like a celebritiy and I just felt so much love for them right from the start. But later that Sunday we were walking down a road where we normally dont and out comes this little girl running up to me and it turned out to be Emanuelle who had gone to church that day!! So was so excited and brought us home to here family where we met her mom and her brother. 

I know that this is the Lords work and that when we do things His way that miracles really do happen. The Lords way and timing really is the only way to go. He knows His children and He is preparing them to return to Him again. 

I am one lucky duck to be able to serve in the greatest places. I am super excited about this change and I know that I will continue to meet people who change me for the better. 

I love you all and I am super thankful for all of you!

Read your scriptures and say your prayers. Never forget how much your Heavenly Father loves you!

Sister Albertoni