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August 6, 2018 from Gray

soooooo ya boy is a ZONE LEADER!!! hahah i was pretty pumped. Im in an area called Parada Pinto in the capital. Its in the same zone as Freguesia so i should be able to do a division and see my old area and check up on things. Im with Elder Hequer. He is 26 years old! He only has this transfer and one more on the mission left. He joined the church 1 year before his mission started, but has lots of good knowledge about the scriptures and about the church. He is a cool guy, we get along pretty well. If we argue its not like a mad argument jus a working through things. He is really obedient which is good haha. I just cant stand to leave on pday with shirt and tie, but whatever. But it should be a good transfer and we are super excited to see what we can do. This area is baptizing a tonnnnn so its big shoes to fill haha but im just gonna put my trust in God and let it all work out. My meeting with President was with 3 other guys who were being called as zone leaders. it was cool because to be a zone leader is really top dawg on the mission. many many people get to be district leaders but zone leaders is much more rare. I CRIED saying goodbye to pamela and rafael. it was super sad. but i know they will be ok. Jairo will take care of them at least for the next 6 weeks. I realized that any time i am transferred back to the interior, i will stop by the chapel of Jardim Simus. So i can always call them to come and visit me really quick. I havent goten your package yet... but we have a zone meeting on tuesday in the office so if it is there i will get it then. 

i love the thought on high expectations. sister ribeiro talked about that recently. i know as a missionary of JC, he has high expectations of me. and If i am obedient and try my hardest i have the right to count on blessings that come. because if God promises something i know he can never break that promise. "i have learned for myself" is cool too because the kids will see that they need to gain their own testimony asap so that they can face the winds and storms when they come on a foundation of their own rock and on the rock of JC. 

im glad the fun family nights are continuing! i cant believe abby is leaving next month!!!! what day does she leave to drive up there? Who will go with her to drop her off, just you? I wanna see pics and vids of dad and the adults on the big slip and slide hahaa. 

I know you will do great with the flip house! you have great taste and lots of experience so just trust in yourself that you can make it look great and find a buyer! 

Awh that makes me happy that you fasted for me today. I can feel yalls love even from far! 

Mom i seriously love you so much and i miss you like no other. The transition has been a little tough this week, but ive been looking to find happiness in the spiritual tihngs. 
Elder G

Do you know what years Erik was on the mish? is it 02, 03, and 04?

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