I had a so-so week, but I know that this one will get better according to my work. I have to be diligent because there are a lot of opportunities to let up and slack off. The Branch is doing great. There have been a few bapisms here, but the ative members have been lacking a lot in church. There are a few youth and children, but there would be a lot more if not for a couple less active members. We are working hard to help them, but we all have to choose for ourselves to do the right.
I´m completly comfortable with the language, even though my companion thinks it´s the funniest thing when I mess up. I think in Portuguese and English. I would like to continues with Portuguese, but I want to learn Spanish and maybe Italian. French and German would be next. I have thought about going to Harper for a semester or more and then going out to BYU. I really need to dig through the scholarships on top of the what I´m going to do.
My President is from Santa Catarina. He is of german descent and has a funny accent. His wife is irst or second japanese. They both speak english pretty well. My president is strict about the rules but he has a lot to deal with here on the mission because not everyone wants to keep the rules. He knows which battles he has to fight, since here in Brazil, a lot of people are learning how to live the gospel by the letter and spirit of the law. He has helped me a lot during the mission. He doesn´t write a lot of letters, but he is always very personal in the interviews and his trainings are inspiring. He has 3 kids that have all served missions and have married. 3 sons from what I remember.
Thank you for everything and for always keeping me upto date on the family. I pray for you all everyday and I´ll see you soon.
Love
Jacob.
PS
Do you think that after I save up some money going straight to BYU would be better?
Also what did you and Dad do after you returned from your missions? How did you prepare for life?
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