7/23/2008 - Brazil MTC

Oi,
Esta semana eu foi mutio dorente. (this week I have been really sick.) I have been sick for almost a week now. It started out as just a little cough but has gotten worse. very hard to breath and my sinuses are so plugged that it is hard to focus. I constantly have head aches. I was able to weigh myself and in 5 weeks of being here I have gained 15 pounds. I now weigh about 152 lbs.
This week has been really cool I got to go proselyting again and it was awesome. it felt hareder but I think it´s because I tried to talk to more people and got turned down alot more. We had a guy just walk up and start asking us questions about the church. We ended up giving him a book of mormon and he said he was very interseted and agreed to talk to the missionries in his area. It´s such a spiritual experience to go out and rely fully on the spirit to guide you and on what you should say.

I leave the MTC on August 12th. so don´t send anymore to the MTC just mail it to the field I will get them there. The funny thing about your e-mail mom is that you said when I start dreaming in portuguese is when I know the language but I have dreams all the time in portuguese I just don´t know what people are saying. ha ha, its coming though.

That picture of the four of us is the district leader Elder Escobar, his companion Elder Miguel, Then me and my companion Elder Farnsworth. the tall one is the district leader. He is 6'8", He´s so tall and just towers over everyone. All the guys in my district are really cool. We all get along and help each other out.
I hope to get those pictures dad, I really miss everyone and would love to be able to see some pictures. Thank you all for your support and for your prayers. I pray for you all everyday and wish the best for you. Well I better be getting off soon Theres alot I have to do today, including going back to the doctors. I love you all.
Tchau,
Elder Levingston