Monday, February 15, 2021
My new companion Sister Silva - I love her so much already!
So.. not much happened with leaving Chandler. I wish I could've stayed there long, but it was a good time to leave! We did have zone conference, and I got permission from President Goaslind to go to that. And we also had a little goodbye party at his house 2 nights before we left. It was fun and super sad to say goodbye to everyone!!
It was strange to be alone traveling until I met up with other missionaries.
Sister Hernandez and I enjoying our last American meal!
Elders and Sisters going to Brazil with us and various other missions in Brazil.
We had a 8 hour layover in Dallas, 5 hours in Sao Paulo.
Sister Westhoff, the other sister going to Brazil the same day as me, so she spent the night before we left at our home. Then we left bright and early! Except her flight left like 3 hours after me. But it all happened for a reason. Because I had the COOLEST experience on the flight from Phoenix to Dallas. I was nervous when I said goodbye to President Shumway, who dropped me off at the airport, because I was all alone hahaha. So I prayed when I got to my gate to know who I should sit by and talk to before we boarded the flight. So I went and sat in this open seat next to this middle aged man. We talked, he asked me about my mission, I told him I was going to Brazil, and then it was time to board and we parted our ways. I decided that I would give him a Book of Mormon afterwards if I saw him. But since God doesn't do random... guess who my seat was by... THE SAME GUY! So he told me that he had lots of friends and co workers that are members of the church, but doesn't know what we believe. I explained my purpose is to help all to understand what we believe, and then we spent the next 2 hours on the flight talking about so much. We talked about the Restoration, the Holy Ghost, the sacrament, the Plan of Salvation, and so much more. And he just took it all in and understood it. I gave him the Book of Mormon afterwards and promised him that if he read it, he would feel his Savior's love for him more. Wow. What a cool last teaching experience in English.
Arriving after 32 hours of travel!
I arrived in Brasília with my companion from the first week of the MTC, Sister Hernandez. It was so fun to be with her! I got off the plane before Sister Hernandez, and when I came out... wow, pretty much the whole mission was there waiting for me. I saw Presidente and Sister Priday, and they were so happy to see me. It was such an amazing experience. They told me that I was the FIRST American that they had seen since being here in Brazil in August. Crazy. I met a lot of people that day, and then we went to the mission home to have dinner with Presidente and Sister Priday! But first, we went and drove by the Brasília temple that is in construction. It was super fun. That is when I found out where I was going to be for the next transfer. I am in Ceilândia 4 and Águas Lindas (beautiful waters)! I am finishing doing the second half training of Sister Silva. She is from an Island here in Brazil, so all the missionaries call her Moana. Hahaha! We are both new to the area, and don't have any way right now to know who we are teaching. But hopefully in a couple days we can know hahaha! WOWZA Brazil is so fun. Before I got here in Ceilândia, I was with the STLs and spent 2 days there. We went to church with them, and taught some lessons with them! It was a lot of fun and good to relax after the long trip here.
President and Sister Priday
This banner greeted us - along with many missionaries!
I was so touched by the welcome from everyone!
I am so happy to be here. I would be lying if I told you guys that I am not overwhelmed hahaha. It's a lot of take in. New place, language that I still can't understand too well, and a new area that me and my companion know nothing about. But, with all of that, I have so much trust in my Savior and all that He has done for me, and all the miracles I have seen. Thank you for your prayers! Remember in your prayers to pray for Sister Guilott to have the Gift of Tongues so she can speak and understand this amazing language.
Eu amo vocês muito! Obrigada por todas coisas!
♡Sister Guilott♡
Oh, my dear Sister Guilott: Our love and prayers are with you for all you need. Your mission journey has been unique and you have been such a good missionary throughout every assignment. We love and honor you. Give my best to Elder Presidente Priday. Love, pop
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