What??!!! No pictures this week! In consolation, we will get to see him in person next week. Can you believe it? I'm a little excited. Here is what will probably be the last email:
Well. So. Going straight off this next week is now officially my last week in field. And honestly the part that sucks is really well, I'm heading into Belém Thursday cause there's stuff that they have me do over there and so I won't even have a full work week. I'm not the biggest fan of the whole thing but there isn't really much that I can do about it. But I trust that my companion is going to be able to take care of everything as we do have a few baptisms scheduled for this weekend. The people are really excited. It's some youth, Nairon & Rebeca that are awesome. They have this huge desire to do the right and have noticed the changes they have made in their own lives because of the gospel and what they've learned so far. And much of it without us even doing much other than teaching the main disscussions. They themselves have made the changes and seen the difference. But I will be honest I'm gonnna miss these people quite a lot. I've come to love all of them and this place more than I imagined. But, time doesn't really stop. But Being honest. I'm probably not gonna even bother with sending out any emails next week. Cause, yeah pointless. Just an FYI. LOVE YOU GUYSS!!!!!! See ya next week!!
Monday, October 30, 2017
Monday, October 23, 2017
The Middle of the World
This is the week I decided it wasn't too soon to ask what he wanted to eat when he came home. After he understood what I was asking, he decided to reply with a lot of Portuguese. I'm not sure if he really thinks I'll understand without the help of Google translate or if he just doesn't realize what he's doing. I've included our delicious exchange as well as his weekly email.
Me: So, I know you are busy but maybe you can take a moment to think about what you want to eat when you get home.
Daniel: Like, what do you mean what I want to eat? Cause like, well you've already got the plane ticket so I'll be there around 9ish I think so I would honestly love breakfast like, biscuits or some breakfast burritos or something like that. I imagine that we don't have a pressure cooker at home então se for almoçar, que tem que fazer então vai ficar sem feijão. Também não sei fazer feijão então bora ver. Más I'm gonna need something to do a very well eaten lunch Cause I'm totally gonna be starving cause my body does not adjust to dinner being the big meal in such a short time. and then well, or tacos or sandwiches would be a nice end to the day.
Me: Alright silly boy. I mean do you have requests for meals in the first few days you will be back. Say, for example, there was something in particular that you have missed. You might be saying to yourself "The food in Brazil is great, but I sure miss my Mom's chicken and dumplings." or spaghetti. or whatever.
Daniel: I didn't even think of chicken and dumplings but that is an amazing idea. Like seriously mom. Make whatever and I'll be happy. But like, tacos, chili, chicken and dumplings, REAL PIZZA, Alfredo, stir fry, honestly these and more that I don't even remember. Although the whole pizza thing is a must at some point.
Me: No. I don't have a pressure cooker, but I am quite capable of making beans. If you want beans. We can definitely do pizza.
Daniel: No. It's like, the way. Cause americans don't do beans like I'm thinking. So that's not gonna work out. I think. I don't know. Cause it ain't just beans it's Almoço. tem que fazer o almoço, tipo. um bife acebolado. ou um frango assado na panela. Más se for tem que tirar o pitiu do frango. E...vai ser complicado más eu dou um jeito. Que o arroz é fácil. Más o feijão é mais complicado, com a panela de pressão é tipo, uma hora pra fazer. sem vai demorar até o pó, e também sai diferente. então bora ver o que que vou almoçar.
Apparently, one of us is going to have to learn to cook beans the Brazilian way. Here's the regular email:
Well, so this whole time that I've been here in Macapá there's the whole equator line. Well this week I had like 2 seconds and got to take a picture with the monument for said line. But other than that the week was nice. We had our zone conference with the mission president and the assistants which was awesome. We talked quite a bit about the restoration which I absolutely love. And they had me give an exit testimony which wasn't as bad as the first one so I'm good. We had some people come to church this week which was great to tell the truth. Some people for the first time and they absolutely loved it. Like, I love those moments when the people come to church with that whole expectation of finding something great and they find that it's actually more than they were expecting. SO we're going forward. Love y'all
Me: So, I know you are busy but maybe you can take a moment to think about what you want to eat when you get home.
Daniel: Like, what do you mean what I want to eat? Cause like, well you've already got the plane ticket so I'll be there around 9ish I think so I would honestly love breakfast like, biscuits or some breakfast burritos or something like that. I imagine that we don't have a pressure cooker at home então se for almoçar, que tem que fazer então vai ficar sem feijão. Também não sei fazer feijão então bora ver. Más I'm gonna need something to do a very well eaten lunch Cause I'm totally gonna be starving cause my body does not adjust to dinner being the big meal in such a short time. and then well, or tacos or sandwiches would be a nice end to the day.
Me: Alright silly boy. I mean do you have requests for meals in the first few days you will be back. Say, for example, there was something in particular that you have missed. You might be saying to yourself "The food in Brazil is great, but I sure miss my Mom's chicken and dumplings." or spaghetti. or whatever.
Daniel: I didn't even think of chicken and dumplings but that is an amazing idea. Like seriously mom. Make whatever and I'll be happy. But like, tacos, chili, chicken and dumplings, REAL PIZZA, Alfredo, stir fry, honestly these and more that I don't even remember. Although the whole pizza thing is a must at some point.
Me: No. I don't have a pressure cooker, but I am quite capable of making beans. If you want beans. We can definitely do pizza.
Daniel: No. It's like, the way. Cause americans don't do beans like I'm thinking. So that's not gonna work out. I think. I don't know. Cause it ain't just beans it's Almoço. tem que fazer o almoço, tipo. um bife acebolado. ou um frango assado na panela. Más se for tem que tirar o pitiu do frango. E...vai ser complicado más eu dou um jeito. Que o arroz é fácil. Más o feijão é mais complicado, com a panela de pressão é tipo, uma hora pra fazer. sem vai demorar até o pó, e também sai diferente. então bora ver o que que vou almoçar.
Apparently, one of us is going to have to learn to cook beans the Brazilian way. Here's the regular email:
Well, so this whole time that I've been here in Macapá there's the whole equator line. Well this week I had like 2 seconds and got to take a picture with the monument for said line. But other than that the week was nice. We had our zone conference with the mission president and the assistants which was awesome. We talked quite a bit about the restoration which I absolutely love. And they had me give an exit testimony which wasn't as bad as the first one so I'm good. We had some people come to church this week which was great to tell the truth. Some people for the first time and they absolutely loved it. Like, I love those moments when the people come to church with that whole expectation of finding something great and they find that it's actually more than they were expecting. SO we're going forward. Love y'all
Monday, October 16, 2017
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The date for Elder Monzingo's return is rapidly approaching. Sometimes it feels so close and at other times it is still forever. We each have our own way of counting the time. Hannah has it down to the hours and minutes. I like the way Elizabeth said it yesterday: Four emails. I guess today that is 3 emails away. Today's post will include this week's email and last week's. They were both short. And NO pictures. Dagnabit. Short is not necessarily bad. He is busy. That is good. Here is the latest and almost latest:
The Prophets (Oct 9)
So this week was interesting cause there was a guy that wants to say that he's a prophet. That's always a fun conversation. But at the same time it's from things like this that you really know that people don't understand the real role of a prophet. Heck, I don't think I know what a prophet was or is or does just that they exist. But Amos 3:7 is simple enough to tell us that the Lord tells stuff to his prophets and 1 Nephi 1:18 shows us even more how this pattern works and the Lord first talks with the Prophets who then speak to the people. And really he shows us the will of the Lord. There are some people who say prophets don't exist or that they're a thing of the past but then again according to the scriptures if God acts in the world he tells his Prophets. So really they are important people. Not everyone can be a Prophet. Bu t when there is a prophet I know that following him we'll all be a OK. And he'll show us the way always. Love y'all
Oct. 16
Well...This week a funny thing happened. First off last transfer my companion and I taught this young man and invited him to be baptized. He accepted and then even though we've passed quite a bit by his house he's never there. And well, he showed up at the church Saturday for his baptism. He's definitely got the desire. Now we just need to run into him to teach him. But that's awesome that when people want something they go after it. So we kinda need to show the same desire when we follow the gospel. We had the conference this last week and we received some teaching that we should definitely use and apply in our own lives. That's what the prophet expects of us. But we got interviews with the mission president today and the zone conference tomorrow so I gotta dash. Love y'all
Update. Got some pics from mission president's wife.
The Prophets (Oct 9)
So this week was interesting cause there was a guy that wants to say that he's a prophet. That's always a fun conversation. But at the same time it's from things like this that you really know that people don't understand the real role of a prophet. Heck, I don't think I know what a prophet was or is or does just that they exist. But Amos 3:7 is simple enough to tell us that the Lord tells stuff to his prophets and 1 Nephi 1:18 shows us even more how this pattern works and the Lord first talks with the Prophets who then speak to the people. And really he shows us the will of the Lord. There are some people who say prophets don't exist or that they're a thing of the past but then again according to the scriptures if God acts in the world he tells his Prophets. So really they are important people. Not everyone can be a Prophet. Bu t when there is a prophet I know that following him we'll all be a OK. And he'll show us the way always. Love y'all
Oct. 16
Well...This week a funny thing happened. First off last transfer my companion and I taught this young man and invited him to be baptized. He accepted and then even though we've passed quite a bit by his house he's never there. And well, he showed up at the church Saturday for his baptism. He's definitely got the desire. Now we just need to run into him to teach him. But that's awesome that when people want something they go after it. So we kinda need to show the same desire when we follow the gospel. We had the conference this last week and we received some teaching that we should definitely use and apply in our own lives. That's what the prophet expects of us. But we got interviews with the mission president today and the zone conference tomorrow so I gotta dash. Love y'all
Update. Got some pics from mission president's wife.
Monday, October 2, 2017
English Conference
Latest news from Elder Monzingo.
So this general conference was different. Cause I watched it in English. There was this newby that is in his...2nd week in field and he wanted to and so it ended up being me, him, and a sister from the Philippines(who is more comfortable in English). But honestly it was rather strange. Like, I'm not used to English, and then there was that British guy that, being totally honest, I was absolutely in love with his accent, like, I didn't pay attention to half as much of his talk as I should have because of how awesome it was and trying to imitate and whatnot. Sorry.
But I loved the testimonies we received there of the Book of Mormon and such. That was awesome to see and hear all of this and the general admonition for us to listen to and obey the words of the prophet with exactness and immediately. Also, I don't know if it was intentional. But I loved that part when President Nelson "The King and I" I laughed a little bit.
But in other news I have a new companion! Elder Gonçalves. He's from the south of Brasil. And he is super excited. I think that it'll be pretty cool working with him for the rest of this last transfer. So we're excited to see how everything turns out.
Also VIREI AVÔ!!! TIPO, MEU FILHO TEVE FILHO E TÁ TREINANDO E TENHO NETO!!!!! Então aí é a foto da família. Más então Amo vocês povo!!!! SE divertam!!!! Não MORRAM!!!!!! Qual quer coisa me manda um email aí e tá de boa!!
(Elder Kunzel, who was trained by Elder Monzingo, is now training a brand new missionary)
So this general conference was different. Cause I watched it in English. There was this newby that is in his...2nd week in field and he wanted to and so it ended up being me, him, and a sister from the Philippines(who is more comfortable in English). But honestly it was rather strange. Like, I'm not used to English, and then there was that British guy that, being totally honest, I was absolutely in love with his accent, like, I didn't pay attention to half as much of his talk as I should have because of how awesome it was and trying to imitate and whatnot. Sorry.
But I loved the testimonies we received there of the Book of Mormon and such. That was awesome to see and hear all of this and the general admonition for us to listen to and obey the words of the prophet with exactness and immediately. Also, I don't know if it was intentional. But I loved that part when President Nelson "The King and I" I laughed a little bit.
But in other news I have a new companion! Elder Gonçalves. He's from the south of Brasil. And he is super excited. I think that it'll be pretty cool working with him for the rest of this last transfer. So we're excited to see how everything turns out.
Also VIREI AVÔ!!! TIPO, MEU FILHO TEVE FILHO E TÁ TREINANDO E TENHO NETO!!!!! Então aí é a foto da família. Más então Amo vocês povo!!!! SE divertam!!!! Não MORRAM!!!!!! Qual quer coisa me manda um email aí e tá de boa!!
(Elder Kunzel, who was trained by Elder Monzingo, is now training a brand new missionary)
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