Changes are this week! Elder Schumann leaves for Montevideo today in 4 hrs, and Elder Stevens, the one I was in the offices with from arizona, is my new companion. It will be lots of fun, we've got some baptisms coming up. 2 sets of twins will be baptised this weekend. They are so happy haha it makes me laugh because the girl set of twins cry every time they pray. Its sweet, but pretty funny at the same time. They are ready and excited to continue progressing. We will get some fun pictures with them.
I've got a lot of struggling missionaries coming to the zone, so it will be a new challenge, but everyone is here for a reason, so I'm sure the Lord will provide guidance and help. The districts are now to stay for district meeting, so as before where all the missionaries from the different cities met together every week, all will stay in their own cities. So, I'll be doing divisons all over the department every week and have a lot less time in my own area, but it should help out all the missionries a ton to give them more responsibility, so I'm excited.
I set up surprise birthday party for Elder Schumann on Saturday night it was so cool! We had it with the Durè family and few other families from the branch. Lots of food and cake :) I assumed he knew it was coming just cause it's pretty hard to set up a surprise party for someone you are with 24/7, but it came through, haha
The Durè family is doing so well...it is absolutely incredible the progress made. Last night we had dinner with them and they told us about the stories they are reading in the Book of Mormon as a family each night. The spirit is so strong in their home, and the love the service they show to one another is unbelievable. I can't imagine not being there for the sealing in a year, so I might have to come back! I'm going to save up as soon as I get home. I tear up hardcore every time they talk about how happy they are to be an eternal family, it's overwhelming. They are just so perfect, were so ready to hear the gospel and accept it.
Weather is getting very cold, and Sunday for Elder Schumanns bday we made a huge pot of chili. We overcalculated the beans though, apparently they expand when soaked, and we didn't even use 1/3 to fill a 10L huge pot. haha so we'll be eating beans for a long time.
The branch has gotten so excited, the Pres. is having an activity every other Friday now starting this week. We are in charge this time, but with the next we can already pass the ball.
Well, this computer is super slow and Im out of time. I love you all so much! I know that families can be together forever and it's worth whatever sacrifice necesary to reach that. Work hard to show love and serve one another and BE HAPPY!
Please make the flight plans you want THIS week and if you need help, ask Chelsea Thatcher (now Chelsea Martin). She's in charge of travel for our mission and can help you.
Love you all!!!
Elder Magnusson
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