Friends, family, loved ones, strangers.
This is a quick report that I am alive and well and very very happy.
The day came that I didn't believe would ever come. Yesterday I received a "daughter" -- a brand new sister. She's from Cabo Verde, Africa, and speaks Portuguese with a beautiful and different accent. I thank the Lord so much that she is everything I could ever ask for in a trainee: humble, intelligent, and excited to learn and grow. Just yesterday afternoon we taught together for the first time, and I quickly saw that I won't be training her -- she'll be training me! She's marvelous!
The pressure is on. I now have to do everything perfectly...or at least strive for perfect obedience. I am being watched and followed.
Petrolina is heaven. The stake and ward have such a huge emphasis on missionary work, it's incredible. I am so grateful to be here.
Soon I'll hit one year on the mission, but I don't tell people that. I don't want to be this close to the end. I still have so much to learn!
I love you all and am so grateful for your letters of encouragement and love.
Always pray and read the scriptures.
Sister Petty
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