Well, I was
transfered. I´m now in area called Prossind which is in João Pessoa. I
think yesterday and today are the two hardest days of my life. It is
soooo unbelievably hard to leave all the people I love behind and go to a
new area. I cried so much yesterday and today! But I know that this is
what the mission is like and I´m so excited too because Sister Stolk is
training now. So my "daughter" has a "daughter" now so it´s Grandma
Hicks haha. Her companion´s name is Sister Lopes and she´s from São
Paulo. My companion´s name is Sister Moore and she´s from Colorado. haha
Sister Stolk is from Colorado too.
Oh and also good news, SINARA WAS BAPTIZED!!! So I
have to tell you all about a miracle that happened. So Satuday morning
Sinara called and said that she needed a little bit more time and that
she wasn´t going to be baptized Sunday. She asked us to please not visit
her on Saturday because she wanted time to think. So we were on our way
to lunch (on a bus because lunch was out in the countryside at
Thalisson´s house) and I had no idea what to do. But long story short,
when we got back to our house Sister Stolk got down on our knees and
just plead with the Lord to be able to know what we should do. As I was
praying (and crying) the cell phone rang but we didn´t recognize the
number so I just silenced it, then it rang again but I just silenced it.
I ended the prayer and 5 seconds later it rang again and Sinara´s name
popped. I answered the phone and she proceeded to tell me that she
decided that she was going to be baptized. Coolest moment ever! Heavenly
Father literally answered our prayer in the same moment (it had been
her calling from her mom´s cell phone) So Saturday afternoon she had an
interview but after the interview our District leader said that she
still had doubts about Jospeh Smith, President Monson, and the Book of
Mormon. So Saturday night we had a family night at her house with
Danilo, Camilla, Tiago, and Julio. It was all about the Book of Mormon
and it was really cool.
So, we gave her the Restoration DVD and told her to pray again and ask if everything we taught her was true.
So, it´s sunday morning, 5:15
in the morning, Sinara calls, Yes sister, I will be baptized today,
such an amazing experience! She had another interview during church
with one of our zone leaders and everything went great. Coolest part,
Danilo gave the talk at her baptism. so cool :)
Another cool thing, yesterday Danilo and Camilla
prepared a little activity for us to just thank us for the work we had
done in Queimadas. Danilo, Camilla, Sinara, Thalys, Renato (5 baptisms
that Siste r Stolk and I had ), Julio, Thalisson, Luiz, and Tiago were
there. It was such a sweet get together and everyone shared their
testimonies. Danilo gave me a letter that he wrote on the day of his
baptism, in the letter he thanked us for our work and all that we had
done. The last part he wrote recently and he said that it took him
forever to finish because it was so hard to write. I was crying like a
baby when he was reading it and it was so hard to say goodbye to
everyone last night. I will never forget the people that touched my life
in Queimadas. It will always be like a second home to me. I´m so
grateful for the opportunity I had to serve in Queimadas. It will ALWAYS
have a special place in my heart.
Mom: I´m so excited for you guys to go on your trip! It´s going to be so fun!
Amanda said that she liked my room too. I think I want it to be a surprise so don´t send photos :)
That´s crazy about the weather, what?!
Mom,
I loved what you wrote about treating everyone like Christ would. I
really want to improve on this especially as I enter a new area and I´m
living with new sisters. I need to serve more and think of myself less.
Dad: Thanks so much for what you said about just
taking it as a new adventure! I feel like I need to just come into this
new area with a fresh perspective and just get to work!
Sounds like your super busy with all the stuff in the stake and yes, I remember Tori! She´s great!
I would recommend 2 Nephi 31, it´s a great chapter about baptism and we use it a lot with our investigators!
Taylor: I´m so glad to hear that you´re doing well
and thank you so much for the advice about transfers. It was exactly
what I needed to hear. You´re the best. :)
Lindsey:
Aah, I hope Alice is feeling better and oh my goodness, Norah is just
too funny! haha, especially with the bandaids, oh Norah.... I´m glad to
hear that you´re feeling better too!
Kelsey: Aah, I love the name Guy too :) Definitely
approve! I hope that everything gets better with the lady that ran into
your car. It´s so true that prayer is something that we sometimes
forget to do but is something that always help. I hope you are still
happy and healthy!
Well, thank you so much for your
prayers and support. I need a lot of prayers this week as I´m feeling
very "homesick" of Queimadas, my second home. But just have to keep
going!
Well, I love you all so much!
I love you the MOSTIEST!!!
Love,
Sister Hicks
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