MULTIZONAAA

So not an eventful week. I got super sick and had to take a day to rest, heal, and drink some gross tea. My body is just adjusting to my new surroundings! My companion had a Doctors appointment in Campinas, so we've done some traveling this week! 

And we had Multi-zone conference! LOVED IT!! Crazy story -  Elder Sorenson from my Provo District got his visa and didn't tell us over here in Brazil because he wanted to surprise us.  So I got to the church on Tuesday not knowing he was even in the country and BOOM there he was standing behind me with his hand out like casual "hey Sister Walstad." AHHH!  Literally like seeing a brother! Our district there was a family, so it was a good thing, and a tender mercy of the week for sure! All of the sisters here love him because he´s tall (haha). It´s funny! 

Elder Sorenson

(Another) "Crazy story"... another elder from my Provo district bailed from the mission!! His comp woke up one day to him making breakfast totally ready for the day.  Someone knocked on the door at 6:35, and it was his brother! He said, "bye elder," and then left... Nobody knows where he is, except his brother. CRAZY HUH! 

So, I wanna talk a little about my area! We have a huge area... 22 different groups of neighborhoods, lots of people to find and teach. It´s hilly and flat. It just depends on the area.  And it´s starting to get very hot! Today it rained and it´s cooler, but the past couple of days... man... so hot! There are always beautiful sunsets, and there´s so... many... churches... and barber shops, and açai shops. And like a pharmacy around every corner... and lots of little clothing stores. It´s cute! 

The buses here remind me of Harry Potter (haha). They go SO fast and stop for like .3 seconds before going again, doors still open, people walking around on the bus. It´s a party. I pray for my survival every time I step onto one! Still alive... God answers prayers people... God answers prayers. 

This week I´ll take more pictures of my surroundings! It´s different than the U.S in every aspect. But I am learning how blessed we are there... People are so humble and loving here, even with nothing. They have the biggest hearts!

The work is my happy place, I feel more joy helping people than in any other thing. I hope you can all take time this week to help or serve someone in need.  It brings more happiness than anything else. That and reading in the Book of Mormon.

MUCH LOVE<3

Thank you for the prayers!

(Sister Lundgreen, sis of the mission, and life saver.  We had a sleep over this week and it was a blast!)

Had burger King in Campinas (Campinas looks like japan a little)