Dear Family and Friends,
Can you believe it??? One year ago, my family and I were making final preparations for me to leave! As I was watching conference (in Portuguese, and understanding everything, how cool is that?) I felt the same thing I felt as I was watching conference exactly one year ago. That up ahead lies an adventure, and I´m going to learn a lot. Today, I know that even more lies ahead of me, and the experiences I´ve had this past year have strengthened and prepared me for this second half of my service. Now it´s time to ``Pull out all the stops´´ as they say. I´m really excited for what waits in store this next year, and I know that in the end, I´ll have learned to be grateful in all situations, as President Uchtdorf said in conference this past weekend.
Now, for this week. My testimony was strengthened so much as we taught Alessandra and Thayná. When we taught the Plan of Salvation, the spirit was so incredibly strong! Now, I was born into the church, but never in my life have I ever felt this feeling. It was indescribable. My heart felt like it was going to explode, and the room was catching on fire, and Thayná just kept on crying. Everyone felt it. It was something different. I know. and they know.
Unfortunately, something happened on Saturday, because they haven´t been picking up the phone or answering the door ever since. I wish I knew what it was. Because of this, they didn´t go to watch conference like they said they would, and I know it would have been a great experience for them. We´ll keep trying.
I'm so grateful for all of you and your support while I´ve been out here serving. I´m grateful for the letters, the pictures, the packages, and prayers that have been sent my way! I love you all so much, and I´ll see you soon! (But really, thought. It´ll be soon. CRAZY!)
Elder Crapo
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