News came in yesterday of what will happen with my next and final transfer. I'll spend the last six weeks of my mission here in Araçoiaba da Serra, so I won't be move, but I will be receiving a new companion. Elder Gomes here will go to a part of Sorocaba, the nearby city, and Elder A. Souza will come down to stay with me. Elder Gomes and Elder A. Souza have the same time on the mission and are from the same city in Brazil. Crazy, huh? It'll be fun and I'm excited to get to know another missionary.
It's strange thinking that this will be my last mission companion. Weird thinking that the next time I'm transferred, it'll be to my own house. Sad thinking that I only have six more weeks to preach the gospel as a full-time missionary. I'll miss this a lot, so I'm going to make the most of every moment here. I've made a few goals for myself about what I want to accomplish here in these last few weeks. I hope that everything goes well and that Heavenly Father blesses me even more openly during this time. I hope to be able to help even more people, especially being baptized to receive a forgiveness of their sins and the Gift of the Holy Ghost. I pray that everything goes well!
It's been weird seeing my companions and friends go home after their missions. Elder Carney, who I met on the plane ride coming to Brazil, goes home this week, and it's just crazy! He's been awesome to work with and was seriously a great missionary! I've met so many great friends here and I'm truly grateful for the opportunity I've had to have so many great experiences here in Brazil. I'm grateful for all the people I keep meeting every day and hope to help them lots!
I know that this church is true and that this is Christ's true Gospel. It's truly a miracle! I know that Christ lives and loves us. He guides us through living prophets and personal revelation! I love sharing the message of the Restoration with everyone, because it's such a great story of love to know how God brought back His church in modern times! He's not silent, but speaks! He loves us all and sent His son to die for us and rise with living breath! I hope that y'all always remember that! Have a great week! Love y'all!
Elder Ashford
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