Working a bunch!

GOOOOOOOOOO UTES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! haha I was so happy to hear about the game!!

Anyways now that I got that out of my system how was your guy´s week. I never did get an email from last week. I got all the pictures multiple times, but never the letter, but don´t worry about it. So Alessandra got confirmed this week! I was really happy to see that, I think the church will help her out a ton.

So Maria the elderly sister has a wheelchair, but because of her health she can´t even sit for a long time, she has to lie down. But she is full of faith the she will be baptized this next week. She has even invited a ton of people, so we are going to pray and see what happens!

As for Marcione the 18 year old. He told us that he decided that church wasn´t important, and that to follow Christ you just have to believe in him. This is a super prevalent belief here in Rio. But we are going to keep teaching him and see what happens. I have never really used technology to teach. Most of the people don´t have computers, at least in my area. I know that in some missions technology is used more, but not here. 

That is so true, we are surrounded by miracles, especially on the mission. It is just a miracle to be healthy and safe everyday. I was reading Mormon 8 Saturday, amazing chapters, 7 8 and 9. But I think it was 8 that talked a lot about miracles. I loved that story about the fish. It is so awesome how when we put just a little trust and faith in the lord he shows us miracles. 

We had another cool investigator come to church yesterday. Sabrinha, she is the niece of a member. She is young but already has a child of 3 years. Anyways we are starting to teach her, but we are going a bit slower. I really hope we can help her out though, she needs it cause listen to this. She didn´t finish high school but needed money for her kid so she took a job as a maid. She works 11 hours a day, 6 days a week. She even goes to school after she gets done working. And she earns 110 dollars a MONTH! Man I feel so bad, but I am certain the church can help. So we will work with here. 

Anyways the transfer just has 2 weeks left so we are working super hard to try baptize some more people. Trying real hard to work with members to get references and to teach families. 

So while your weather is cooling down, the weather here is quickly heating up. haha already in the 100´s some days. But you get used to it real fast. 

I am glad school is going well for everyone! Sad about the Alta game though, Alta´s last year as a powerhouse school.

Tell any missionaries leaving or returning congrats for me! It is awesome to be part of a missionary ward.

I am always praying for Grandma, I hope that she gets better. And as for a package, I can´t think of anything at the moment... And good luck with the neighborhood party! It is going to be at the church or where? Also that is cool about the family night! Visiting so many members you really see what a difference family prayer, scripture study, and family night make in a family.

Anyways things are great in Rio. We are working a bunch and getting a bunch of work done. We also have a good number of less actives that we are trying, and sometimes succeeding in bring to church. Always look for missionary opportunities throughout your days! the help of members makes all the difference. 

Anyways things are going great here! I love you all with all my heart and hope you are having a wonderful September! Anything I can do for you guys, just send me an email

With tons of love, 

Elder Ottosen