Week 23~Looking forward to Mother's Day

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May 7, 2012

Hello!
So did you get my quick message?  I hope to hear back from you in the next bit to get your skype account. So yeah, that's the plan.  I´ll call you from the computer at the bishop´s house,  6 pm here (2 or 3 o clock there... I cant remember exactly...) from my companions account.
So the conference last week was great.  No they didn´t have a translator at Stake Conference... but I understood for the most part, so that's good.
It sounds like you guys had a good week.  That stinks that the jazz aren´t doing too good...  and no dad, you didn´t tell me about the red and white game...  But yeah...  that's crazy Alec is already starting his papers!  I cant wait to hear where he´s called soon, and all his friends now too!!!  It's crazy that Tanner is already back as well!  How´s his Portuguese??? 
So this past week was interesting.  Last p-day we just slept and took a break because there really isn´t much more to do here in Maringá... just the park and cathedral and that's about it.  Tuesday we went out with one of the 15 year old Teachers here (Vinicius) and had a great day!  One lady started to cry when we told her about the Livro de Mórmon!  Then she was at church yesterday, so she´s progressing really quickly, totally an elect!!!  Wednesday was a little rough and has been since because I told Elder Caetano to wake up because he was sleeping during companion study when I was talking...now he´s being sort of a jerk about things... oh well.  The worst part though was that we didn´t get lunch for the first time until Saturday!!!  Its a little frustrating because we don´t get fed by the members here.  So don't ask about getting fed at the members when we talk on Sunday ok?  The members are great, but they don't really help too much...oh well.  So yeah, this week was a little rough.  No baptisms, but some people are progressing pretty good!
Well I am super excited to talk to you all on Sunday!!!  Please e mail me back s.t.a.t. if you get this so I know your account...  otherwise I don´t know what to do.  Thank you for all that you do!  Also, in the package could you send some hand warmers for the mornings???  That's really all I can think of other than hot chocolate to send.  I love you all tons, especially you mom at this time!  I can't wait to see you guys and talk to you!  Maybe read about the Army of Helaman, and how they were taught by their mothers...That's a really great story!  Tell the boys and pep hi for me, and tell them I´ll see them on Sunday!!!  Have a great week.

Love,
Élder Halpin