So you all know, I am safe and sound here. Made it through the police strike and chaos and all is back on the up up.
It took longer than I planned or would have imagined, but certainly happened perfectly on the Lord's time: I have read the Book of Mormon in Portuguese from cover to cover!! It's been incredible to look back and see my language progression. Started with looking up everything other word to ripping through understanding what I needed to understand to struggling to finish reading it in the end because I was getting distracted with new understanding of some of the doctrine. As promised by President Hinckley, it has helped learn Portuguese better than any teacher or person. I have learned soooo much during this reading and it has given me the help I have needed through the roughest times of my mission. It's the word of God. I have no doubt in my mind about it.
Queria prestar meu testemunho de que O Livro de Mórmon é verdadeiro. Ele contem a plenitude do evangelho e é uma testemunha do grande amor de Deus e a fieldade que tem para Sues filhos. O Livro de Mórmon é nosso guia nestes últimos dias, ensinamentos dirigidos especificamente para nós. Ele tem mudado minha vida pelo melhor e irá me ajudar enquanto eu buscar por orientação em minha vida. (It is my testimony that the Book of Mormon is true. It contains the fullness of the gospel and is a witness of the great love God has for his children. The Book of Mormon is our guide, lessons specifically tailored to our time. It has changed my life for the better and will help me as I seek for guidance in my life).
Photos: Zone activity, Now that I've read in Portuguese, I'm ready to go on to the next language
That's it. Love y'all!
Élder Hamilton
Missionário de A Igreja De Jesus Cristo Dos Santos Dos Últimos Dias
Ala Bangú - Missão Brasil Rio De Janeiro
