Oi loved ones!

First things first, I hope that everyone is well and having

lots of fun in the states. I´m sure the weather is still really

cold there. It seems to get alot colder in January and

February if I remember right. The Lord gave me a big

blessing by putting me in Casa Grande cause it doesn´t

seem to be too hot here. Everyone keeps asking me if

it´s miserably hot here for me and I really haven´t been

too bad. The say that January and February are the

nastier months for the heat but I havn´t complained

since I got in this area. Lol! It really isn´t too bad. Even

with the fact that I´m walking around all day. I´ve had

more rainy days than sunny days.

I love my area lots and lots. We have transfers next week

so that probably means that I´ll get yanked out and thrown

in the middle of misery again. Lol, Just kidding. I don´t think

I´ve hit misery yet. And if I got anywhere close to it, it was

only because of the nasty cold weather I expirienced when I

got to Brazil. But I think that I will stay in this area for a

while yet.

So, I have difficulties staying awake during church. I sleep

fine but I think because I don´t exercise in the morning I

just can´t stay awake. But I always nod off. This last Sunday

I thought I did pretty good with not nodding off. It only

happened a couple times. But after Sacrament meeting

the piano player came up to me and commented on the

fact that I was sleeping during church. And I´m pretty sure

that everyone noticed that was on the stand. Bishop gave

a talk and later when I shook his hand he had a huge grin

on his face that said, "Funny American that can´t stay awake."

Needless to say, I´m determined to stay awaked this Sunday.

I will bite down on hot peppers if I have to but I will stay awake.

One last thing before I go. My Pday is being moved. Monday

is the day. The Area President decided to move the day and

so that´s what is happening. So don´t forget me and send me

emails before Monday so I can continue feeling loved. Lol!

Love you all lots and lots and I´m grateful for your support and everthing.

Love,

Shelle