Happy Mother's Day (:

Heyyyy everyone!

It was SO good to talk to you all yesterday (: Oh my goodness! So besides the fact that I was bawling nearly the entire time and struggling to find the words that I wanted to in English, I absolutely loved it. It was so good to see my cute family and see how well each one of you are doing! It's amazing to see the changes that are taking place in each of us because of the gospel (:

One thing that was absolutely amazing for me to think about was the changes that have taken place in the past five months since I last talked to you all. There have been so many things that have changed and I feel like there are still so many questions that I have in my life (maybe even MORE now!), but I feel like I am truly being led to where I need to go. I don't know what He has in store for me, but I know He's got something there. I feel like because of the knowledge that I have acquired of my Savior, of His Atonement, and of His Resurrection, I am a completely different person than I was five months ago. He's working so profoundly in my life, and the more that I think about it, the more grateful I am and more indebted I am to Him.

So let's talk for a minute about what is going on here... 

Sister Saito is getting transferred... Noooooo ): We cried forever together. I am so sad that she is leaving me. But here's what is going on this transfer... Sister Lins is coming to be my new companion. We will be serving as Sister Training Leaders together and we will be having SO much success (I already know!). This is her last transfer on the mission, so that's going to be so weird for me! We call it "matando seu companherio na missão." (Don't worry. I won't be trunky!) I am SO beyond sad that Sister Saito is leaving me, but I am very excited to be with Sister Lins. She was Sister Saito's trainer, so you KNOW she's solid (:

The work is going so well! I am absolutely loving everything that is taking place here. And the best thing ever... We are going to have a WEDDING this weekend. Wedding and a baptism!!! MY DREAMMMMMM. Dad thought that was so weird that all I wanted as a missionary was a wedding, but what can I say? It's going to be absolutely DARLING. So excited (: 

Mission life is far too good to me. I love it with all my heart.

Anyway, I love you all so much!!! I hope that everything is going so well for each one of you! I am always praying for you and thinking of each one of you! Stay strong. Remember to keep doing the little things each and every day and you will receive the blessings you need (: 

Loves. 

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xoxo

Our District loves us so much because we always come to District Meeting with treats (:

Some of our cute Sisters (:

The Weeks are Going Faster and Faster

Hey everyone!

No time to write... again... but I will do my best.

First of all, HAPPY ANNIVERSARY to my darling parents. 23 years. They are such great examples to me and I am very very grateful that I have such incredible role models in my life. I hope that one day I will have a marriage like theirs one day (if I am lucky!). And second of all, CONGRATULATIONS Rachelle for your wedding this week! (: I LOVE YOU.

This week was one of the fastest weeks ever. I say that every week. But for real. They are going by way too quickly. Every day seems to go by faster and faster. I am absolutely stunned at how short my days feel now. We NEVER have enough time in the day to get everything done that we need to. Eternity is going to be fabulous. We won't have to worry about this "time" thing (:

Yesterday we had Zone Conference, with Presidente Parrela. It was one of the most incredible Conferences I have ever had on the mission. Sister Saito and I had so many questions at the beginning of this transfer and because of what we learned, all of our questions were answered. It seemed like everything was directed towards us and the things that we discussed this transfer. It worked out exactly how it needed to work out. The Lord is so involved in our lives and so wonderful. I am so grateful that He answers our prayers through other people.

And let me just say how much I love Sister Saito. I know without a doubt that we were supposed to meet each other. It's been the most spiritual transfer of my entire mission. The talks that we have as we are walking to appointments are so profound and perfect, the lessons that we are teaching are completely lead by the Spirit, and our study time is used so effectively. It's been incredible to see. One thing that we talked about last night that was so cool was about how different we are. We come from such different backgrounds and we have very little in common, but we understand each other spiritually. I have never met anyone like that, and she never has either. But we know that we were supposed to meet and develop this relationship. I know that there are people that we are supposed to meet in this life and I know that Larissa Saito is one of them.

I love my mission so much. I am so grateful for all that I am learning here. But I am even more grateful for this gospel. It's so perfect, isn't it? I  love it. David O. Mckay said, "The purpose of the gospel is to make bad men good and good men better, and to change human nature." How perfect is that? It is so true. This gospel is perfect and it truly is for everyone. I can't express the love I feel for this gospel.

I can't believe that I will be talking to you all on Sunday! I feel like it was just barely that we all talked! But I am so excited. The next time we all talk will be right there in the Salt Lake Airport... That is NOT REAL. Anyway, I love you all so much and miss you like crazy. This church is true. Stay strong and REMEMBER how much the Savior loves each one of you. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Loves.

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xoxo

PS - I got your box, Momma! So many good treats in there! (:

And Dad, they have Tim Tams here for $1. WHAT? Best thing ever. 

Love youuuu.