So this week had some ups and downs. First off, Elder M. got really sick this week. It started on like Tuesday. He had a high fever, cough, and no energy. We took it super easy and pretty much stayed inside most of the time. This wasn´t too bad for me, though, because I had a little extra time to organize, clean, study, and relax.

Our whole zone had interviews with President on Friday morning at the stake center. It´s always fun to see President. He is super nice, funny, and full of good knowledge. And you can always trust the way he´s running things in the mission because he´s a super successful business man.  After the interviews, Elder M. went to the hospital to check if he had Dengue Fever and he did not. He had a full recovery with a priesthood blessing and in just 5 days time. It was probably just some random virus.

On the upside of the week, the other Elders had 5 baptisms! 2 of them were a couple who had been waiting to get married. They have been coming to church for over 4 years with their 10 year old daughter (who got baptized before them when she was 8). They just never got around to getting married until now! haha.That happens a lot down here in the Brasil; people just don’t get married. It was a super special baptism and the spirit was very strong. It was extra special because now they can start the process of going to the temple to be sealed after a year. We Elders sang Mais Perto Quero Estar (Nearer my God to Thee) and then their daughter sang Families Can be Together Forever. I´m super stoked for them!  In the last 5 weeks, the mission has had 273 baptisms and over 70 were in one week. It was a new mission record!

After the baptisms we had a ward activity with some little games and lots of cake and soda. Brazilians can sure be loud, but it was still a good time haha. The end of the transfer is tomorrow, but I will be staying here with Elder M.   Elder F. from the other duplo will be transferred though. I love you all! Thanks for all your support and prayers!

Love, Elder Olsen

And here´s a picture of the church!