Hello USA--I'm back!

                                                                               February 18, 2017

As I was walking down the escalator with my parents, I saw cute little Reuben wrapped in a Brazilian flag, holding balloons. I started to cry, and got emotional as I greeted my family.

My mom tricked me into thinking that Hilary wasn't able to come see me at the airport because of her overworked schedule at BYU, Provo. However, it was such a fun surprise to see her waiting for me at the bottom of the escalator!!

ALTHOUGH I WILL MISS MY MISSION, IT FEELS GOOD TO BE HOME WITH MY FAMILY!

Mission Complete/Saying Goodbye

                                                                        February 12, 2017

My mission has been the most incredible journey of my life. I've learned how to be grateful for the little things in life, how to be happy even in the most trying of times, and how to trust completely in our Heavenly Father and in His Son's redeeming love. He is the only one who can mold us into who we are intended to be, and I am so very grateful for what He has taught me this past year and a half. My heart will forever be a part of Brasil.

SAYING GOODBYE TO VARGEM GRANDE, MY FINAL AREA

 My last companion, Sister Galletti, who's from Brasília, Brasil. She is one of the hardest workers I have ever met in my mission. She is super disciplined, kind-hearted, and obedient, and that's what I love about her.

One of the cutest couples I got to meet on my mission. Dayvid works for the Church in Ferreira's chapel, and has helped my companion and I numerous times to get into the chapel or perform small tasks such as making copies of something for our English class. His wife, Amanda, is adorable and super sweet as well.