Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! It seems very early to be saying that, when I
left it felt like Christmas was so far away and now it has already passed. It
was such a wonderful Christmas! We were so blessed to spend it with an amazing
family from our ward. They are from Uruguay and
they all speak perfect English (but we still speak Portuguese haha). You guys
got to meet them quickly on Skype but I wish you could really meet them, you
would love their family. They helped to
make Christmas so special. It was still
strange to not be with you guys, especially when I saw you all on Skype. I know
I am where I am supposed to be. I feel
so blessed for this opportunity to serve.
Everyday I learn new things and I learn to love those that I serve even
more. I know that this time is precious
and that it will go by quick (it already has). In just one year I will be close
to coming home. I can’t believe that! I
am trying to make the very most of my time here and serve with everything I
have. Guess who came this week??? SISTER
GRUNDVIG!!! She is the best! I love her
so much! I feel like I already know
her. She is so sweet and fun. We went
running together, New Year’s goal is to run every other day. I think we can do
it! We are also learning to cook
togetherJ Her mom is like you mom, she loves whole
grain cooking and natural foods. We are
working on learning how to cook healthy things (lentils this week!!) and we
will be going to the market for fruit more often. And now it’s getting to be summer here so
there are new types of fruit to try.
Isn’t that crazy to think of summer in January?? I still get confused by
that. Portuguese is actually going
really well! I am surprised how fast it came. I think having a native companion
has helped a lot. The only English we
speak is when she's practicing during language study. Her accent in English is
so cute! I am so grateful that I have her as a trainer. She has
taught me so much she is really like my mom here. I can't believe I only have a
few weeks left with her:( We have become so close these last few months
together, I will miss her so much! It's amazing how Heavenly Father puts
people in our lives at just the right time to learn things we need to learn.
She has been perfect for me at this time and I am really so grateful. I have
such a good feeling about 2014! I know it's going to be a year full of miracles
:) As I have been thinking of New Year's resolutions and goals. I
realized even more how precious our time is here on earth. It really is just a
moment in eternity. I want to learn as much as I can in this life, Help those
around me and come to know Jesus Christ and Heavenly Father. These are my
goals this year. I know that when we pray, study and we continually seek to
keep our covenants; the Lord blesses us with his spirit. This guides us
and gives us direction in our lives. I've seen here what a difference the
gospel makes what changes it can bring. I know that each day we can
improve, strengthen our testimony and become more like the Savior. I pray that
you will all make 2014 a year of service, love and growth. Continue to look for
opportunities to learn. Continue on His path, continue to put Him first in
your life I love you so much! I wish you a very happy New Year.
Muito amor from Brazil !!
Sister McKenzie
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