Olà minha familia!
How is life flying out in the word of Earth? This is your fighter Pilot Elder Brooksby reporting in from Baixa Da Banheira, Portugal.
Well Ill start off with a breif update on the events that rocked my week.
Firstly and Upmostly:
XXXX WAS BAPTISED!!!!!!! I am IN LOVE with this lady! She is a super strong spirit child of our Heavenly Father. I mean wow she is awesome! Her baptism was my favorite of all times and Im just going to tell you a little about it.
So Elder Diaz was sick the first of the week tuesday and wednesday and I was with elder quimwanga in the others elders areas doing divisions. We didnt get to pass by XXXX until the end of the week (friday) we had been praying hard for when she needed to be baptised and felt strongly that this week was it. Running short on time we got to her house and felt like something was wrong.
Diverting from our planned lesson elder diaz and I follow what we hoped to be the spirit as we asked some very specific questions and ended up getting what the Lord needed us to get from her. Her situation is one very sad. I cant go into details but her husband is in a place where he cant leave of his own free will. She has been alone without work and anyone to help her for the last 3 months, selling little things here and there to make it by. What you all need to know about her is that she is always happy and smiling! I mean always! When she feels the spirit she just SMILES. Always smiling. BUt when we got there Ive never seen her so forced into a smile in my life. We asked her and she controlling tears she told us everything.
Ill just say It was the first time after that story I felt my Gift of reading people kick into Ninja-High-Spirit-Mode. I told her the future and how I knew how she really was feeling and the questions she really had. It was insane. Ive never felt so power packed in my life. Elder Diaz was right there with me. There is a scripture in the book of 3rd nephi that talks about the Prophet Nephi I wana share Helamen 11:19 "And behold, Lehi, his brother, was not a awhit behind him as to things pertaining to righteousness."
Elder Diaz is Comp to the end of the world. He is my Uncle lance. I love this man.
SO yeah. IT was an awesome lesson where at the end we asked her to pray for what day to be baptised. She felt that the same day we felt. And she was baptised. It was awesome.
Michael, My best friend here (see pics) baptised her. He was on fire after that. We three were. Incircled about by pilars of fire. (Read Helamen 5)
After the baptisem we went to teach a lesson together and basically made it all up. After the lesson it was so powerful we named it our Lesson "Jesus Christ". (Lesson 0 was another thing made up by us haha)
Gods hand is shown everyday in this work. We ALWAYS have to sharpen our sword and be worth for the spirit to electrify us as we teach. If you first learn about Christ, then Teach of Him. The spirit doesnt need to cover the points you miss. He can testify of Each Point You Teach.
FOGO!
Its about my time to get off and head out to buy food. As of this week Its not safe to send letters (end of xfer) PS Treys letter hangs at the front of my bed haha. Tanners too.
Love you all
Elder Brooksby
Monday, October 22, 2012
Monday, October 8, 2012
FOOGOOOO!!!!
I about killled everyone in my ward with a heartattack as I heard the news about the age changes!
WHAT THE MERCIFUL BEAUTY OF OUR LORD AND SAVIOR.
To allow our Eliets to go forth as they are ready. I cant say or express my heart enough. TREY MY MAN. TAKE IT, ITS YOURS! Its the best thing in the world. THE LORD HEARD MY CALL. JOIN ME IN THE FIGHT!
"And now, my beloved son, notwithstanding their hardness, let us labor adiligently; for if we should cease to blabor, we should be brought under condemnation; for we have a labor to perform whilst in this tabernacle of clay, that we may conquer the enemy of all righteousness, and rest our souls in the kingdom of God"!
Yeah BUDDY!
Side note: Trey you have to get an answer from God. Gotta go ask Him for the call. I know He is waiting for you. We´ve been shining our armor since we were elves :D
Another Side note to Jennifer: All I can say is. WRITE ME A LETTER! Im going to write you today!!! Sorry I havent until now!!
Another Side note I printed off all the emails and will read them and write letters today.
Amazaing week of Elder Diaz and I sick in Bed. Haha It was pretty bad. We got thrown down.
But were better now. Infused with the power of God :D This will always be a week to remember.
News:
Redeveloped our 1st lesson and Our "Lesson 0" (basically a lesson on the doctrine of christ alma 31) ans started teaching groups of people in the streets with great scucess and failure :P Our zone leaders called this morning demanding to know what we were doing to be getting the numbers were pulling in. We explained how we redid the lesson and the teaching of "lesson 0" and they asked us to write it all down and present it to the President of the Mission. Basically we followed their teachings at the conference and changed what we were doing... It wasnt anything we though to be huge. But its turing out to be really cool.
One of my fav people here in portugal is going ot be baptised this next week (God Willing). Sissy is a single mom with two childrren and a love for learnining. She is amazaing.
Well This General Conf was awesome. We got to see 3 1/2 of the 5 sessions and they were all amazing... Ive never felt closer to GOd or the Savior in my life. But Ill save the Testimony of our prophets for the investigators ;) You all just need to know I know this is Gods directed church. By Christ Himself. To the Prophets to the hearts of our children.
Wow I just have nothing to say anymore. I love the mission and I dont plan on leaving for a good lifetime. Its an amazing work and we must take pride in the Goly of our Savoir.
Growing close to Christ is by knowledge of Him. Study His life. Study the Basic Priciples. He has all we need.
Well Im going to send this off and maybe thing of more to write later.
Fogo and Fighting!
Elder Brooksby.
I about killled everyone in my ward with a heartattack as I heard the news about the age changes!
WHAT THE MERCIFUL BEAUTY OF OUR LORD AND SAVIOR.
To allow our Eliets to go forth as they are ready. I cant say or express my heart enough. TREY MY MAN. TAKE IT, ITS YOURS! Its the best thing in the world. THE LORD HEARD MY CALL. JOIN ME IN THE FIGHT!
"And now, my beloved son, notwithstanding their hardness, let us labor adiligently; for if we should cease to blabor, we should be brought under condemnation; for we have a labor to perform whilst in this tabernacle of clay, that we may conquer the enemy of all righteousness, and rest our souls in the kingdom of God"!
Yeah BUDDY!
Side note: Trey you have to get an answer from God. Gotta go ask Him for the call. I know He is waiting for you. We´ve been shining our armor since we were elves :D
Another Side note to Jennifer: All I can say is. WRITE ME A LETTER! Im going to write you today!!! Sorry I havent until now!!
Another Side note I printed off all the emails and will read them and write letters today.
Amazaing week of Elder Diaz and I sick in Bed. Haha It was pretty bad. We got thrown down.
But were better now. Infused with the power of God :D This will always be a week to remember.
News:
Redeveloped our 1st lesson and Our "Lesson 0" (basically a lesson on the doctrine of christ alma 31) ans started teaching groups of people in the streets with great scucess and failure :P Our zone leaders called this morning demanding to know what we were doing to be getting the numbers were pulling in. We explained how we redid the lesson and the teaching of "lesson 0" and they asked us to write it all down and present it to the President of the Mission. Basically we followed their teachings at the conference and changed what we were doing... It wasnt anything we though to be huge. But its turing out to be really cool.
One of my fav people here in portugal is going ot be baptised this next week (God Willing). Sissy is a single mom with two childrren and a love for learnining. She is amazaing.
Well This General Conf was awesome. We got to see 3 1/2 of the 5 sessions and they were all amazing... Ive never felt closer to GOd or the Savior in my life. But Ill save the Testimony of our prophets for the investigators ;) You all just need to know I know this is Gods directed church. By Christ Himself. To the Prophets to the hearts of our children.
Wow I just have nothing to say anymore. I love the mission and I dont plan on leaving for a good lifetime. Its an amazing work and we must take pride in the Goly of our Savoir.
Growing close to Christ is by knowledge of Him. Study His life. Study the Basic Priciples. He has all we need.
Well Im going to send this off and maybe thing of more to write later.
Fogo and Fighting!
Elder Brooksby.
Monday, October 1, 2012
Bom Dia! At the Beach? NOOOOO!
Bom Dia!
Today I am planning a relaxing day on the beach... JUST KIDDING.
Were running like crazy this morning to do everythihin so we can just get home and relax a little... haha I dont know where our logic is but IT MAKES SENCE OK!? :P
This week was like a week of utilities. We had a conference witht he President and that was amazing. Had a outting too LIsboa to take care of papers and the most fun part of the week... Cleaning the Chappel with the members!!! (story to follow).
Just gonna say that I am doing really well in all aspects of my mission right now, as far as Phisically Menally and SPiritually. I have a LONG ways to go still and I am learning so much more everyday but for now I jsut want you all to know that I am happy and I am having fun :) really loving it out here :)
Ok now that you know that I just want to say FOGO!
Its been a kick butt trandsfer with Elder Diaz and we are having a ton of fun with our Ward. They really are the light of my life and Im doing my best to bring others to know how cool they are and how cool they can be.
(Story time)
This weekend was the anual clean the church before general conference shin-dig. We did our studies until 10:30 and headed out all ready to kick the dirt monsters butts.
With lots of elbow greace we started in on cleaning EVERYTHING. Waxing the floor. Lawncare. Drains. Bathrooms. Toilets. EVERYTHING. YOu all know.. when I say the word everything... It usually means most everything. but. When I CAPITILISE It. You KNOW. I Mean EVERYTHING!
Hahahahahahahahahahahhahahahah
Project Mode slammed into high gear for me I cant lie and I started barking orders and we started flying thru work. It was pretty funny to see everyone scrambling around trying to understand what I was trying to say in Portugês without knowing really well how to say mop or broom or AHHH STOP SPRAYING ME WITH WATER!.
Just kidding We were good little elders and follow the directions of the Bishop and the other members. You could tell they were tired but we just keept smiling and playing music off my player (MOm.. I love that thing) Church songs in English are so funny ot hear from Portugês people hahahaha.
At the end of the day we finished up at about 7 and were all really tired. Elder Diaz and I ran home showered and changed then went out to teach a few lessons. We stopped by the church as The wife of the bishop and another member were finsihing the waxing of the floor. they saw us dressed again and back out to work and I saw the relief on their faces.
We are here working for them and they knew it. I really love my area and my friends Ive found here... I never want to leave them.
So yeah I am really loving it out here. I feel like its been forever since writing you all.
I am a little worried about myself progression at times. I dont want to get stuck in a rut. I really need to rely on the Lord to help me as I move through this time In my life. He has literally expanded my view and like I always said. I feel like I can take a lot more energy trandsfer then before (this is to you Dad).
YOur letters inspire me and remind me what I have to share withothers. Its an importaint and crucial part to always remember for who and why this Gosple was created.
Nephi said often, and I love this and love him, cant rely on the flesh of the man. its gotta be coming from our Lord and Savior. At times we dont understand whats really going on around us. Just gotta stay worthy to let him work through us.
My eyes water my pillow by night as I dream of the people I love who are yet to come to the fold of Our God.
I love Him. I want people to feel that love I and He has for them. I cannot discribe how heart-breaking it is to see someone outside of this Church.
Ill save my emotions and thoughts for anther day though. :) Just know I love you all and when I say all I usually mean almost all. But in this case Ill just say I love you ALL.
Èlder Brooksby
Today I am planning a relaxing day on the beach... JUST KIDDING.
Were running like crazy this morning to do everythihin so we can just get home and relax a little... haha I dont know where our logic is but IT MAKES SENCE OK!? :P
This week was like a week of utilities. We had a conference witht he President and that was amazing. Had a outting too LIsboa to take care of papers and the most fun part of the week... Cleaning the Chappel with the members!!! (story to follow).
Just gonna say that I am doing really well in all aspects of my mission right now, as far as Phisically Menally and SPiritually. I have a LONG ways to go still and I am learning so much more everyday but for now I jsut want you all to know that I am happy and I am having fun :) really loving it out here :)
Ok now that you know that I just want to say FOGO!
Its been a kick butt trandsfer with Elder Diaz and we are having a ton of fun with our Ward. They really are the light of my life and Im doing my best to bring others to know how cool they are and how cool they can be.
(Story time)
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| The Boys Together Again! |
With lots of elbow greace we started in on cleaning EVERYTHING. Waxing the floor. Lawncare. Drains. Bathrooms. Toilets. EVERYTHING. YOu all know.. when I say the word everything... It usually means most everything. but. When I CAPITILISE It. You KNOW. I Mean EVERYTHING!
Hahahahahahahahahahahhahahahah
Project Mode slammed into high gear for me I cant lie and I started barking orders and we started flying thru work. It was pretty funny to see everyone scrambling around trying to understand what I was trying to say in Portugês without knowing really well how to say mop or broom or AHHH STOP SPRAYING ME WITH WATER!.
At the end of the day we finished up at about 7 and were all really tired. Elder Diaz and I ran home showered and changed then went out to teach a few lessons. We stopped by the church as The wife of the bishop and another member were finsihing the waxing of the floor. they saw us dressed again and back out to work and I saw the relief on their faces.We are here working for them and they knew it. I really love my area and my friends Ive found here... I never want to leave them.
So yeah I am really loving it out here. I feel like its been forever since writing you all.
I am a little worried about myself progression at times. I dont want to get stuck in a rut. I really need to rely on the Lord to help me as I move through this time In my life. He has literally expanded my view and like I always said. I feel like I can take a lot more energy trandsfer then before (this is to you Dad).
YOur letters inspire me and remind me what I have to share withothers. Its an importaint and crucial part to always remember for who and why this Gosple was created.
Nephi said often, and I love this and love him, cant rely on the flesh of the man. its gotta be coming from our Lord and Savior. At times we dont understand whats really going on around us. Just gotta stay worthy to let him work through us.
My eyes water my pillow by night as I dream of the people I love who are yet to come to the fold of Our God.
I love Him. I want people to feel that love I and He has for them. I cannot discribe how heart-breaking it is to see someone outside of this Church.
Ill save my emotions and thoughts for anther day though. :) Just know I love you all and when I say all I usually mean almost all. But in this case Ill just say I love you ALL.
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