June 29, 2010 - Letter Home

Quick update!

So my companion didn't get to write his family yesterday so we're passing in the Lanhouse real quick.

I got transferred to the middle of Porto Alegre! After 9 months in a little corner of the mission, they sent me to the center, to the Elizibete Ward. My companion is Elder Malheiros! What are the chances?!?! I've known Elder Malheiros since my second transfer here in the mission, and he's been in my district for three of those, district leader for one. He was the companion of two of my good buddies from the CTM, Elder Barker and Elder Anderson. It's odd that we got separated last transfer and now we're here in the huge city together again. I must tell you, from what I've seen, this area is EXACTLY the opposite of my last two areas. Urban sprawl, not of lick of nature, humongous area, lot of moviment on the streets and you can feel the energy. My new house is even SMALLER than my last in Marau, and looks a lot more like the pictures Brendon sent of his concrete-floor apartment.

Brendon, Sister Martins showed up here, the only Sister in her group! She'll be in my new zone. She gave me your AWESOME planejamento, and I was just brimming ear to ear when I saw what it was she had to give me. Thanks man! I love it, can't wait to add to it.

Hey fam, I also got like a million letters, including letters from Jeff and kids that I have yet to open but am very anxious! Mom, got your mini package and already ate your chocolates. THANK YOU so much for the CTR rings! They are a big hit here.

Anyway, I am feeling a bit overwhelmed here in the middle of this huge, crowded, dark city, but I am ready for anything! I was feeling pretty torn up about leaving Marau, but as I was in a taxi coming here to my area, I looked up at the sky and had the distinct feeling that all is well, and I know now that for certain that there is a lot of good work waiting here for me here, and that I have something big do to here for the next (3?) months.

I love love love you guys so much! Thank you for all your awesome letters!

Tchau!

Elder Connor