Mai e Pai e familia e amigos

Oi. today is my final day in the provo mtc. im really happy but its also a little sad. ive made some really good friends here and ive been reacquainted with old ones as well. i had to say my final goodbyes to christian again as he left early this morning. its tough but it was awesome to see him and i know he is just gonna dominate new hampsire. our distrito is really close and its gonna be tough to leave but i look forward to going to brazil for the next two years. ive heard so many stories and now its finally time for me to experience it. i leave tomorrow at 1130 from the mtc. my flight leaves about 2 i believe. so i can call before i leave maybe and when i land it fort worth texas. ill call home as you told me. look forward to it. im praying for everyone here to get their visas. 28 new missionaries are coming in this week that were supposed to go to brazil and only me and 3 others are leaving in the next week. so i have a companion flying with me from texas to brazil. his name is elder brady. hes in the other district but itll be good that we can meet up. thanks for all the packages and goods. my distrito loved the donuts. we have a lot of fun but we realize this is a lot of seriousness to this work. its weird how it works in the mtc but the days are extremely long and the weeks fly by. depending on the day it feels as if ive been here from 1 week to 4 months. the language is coming along. we finally started teaching in straight portuguese. thats a little tough. but its amazing because as long as we prepare ourselves and do what is right then the holy ghost will just take over and you wont even have to worry about the language. our investigator janeiro has accepted the commitment to be baptized. although hes a role play investigator the happiness me and elder miller felt was just amazing. i cannot wait until i feel that joy times 100 with a real investigator. i find it a real blessing to have come to the provo mtc. although the time was short i feel as if ive learned so much and have grown up a lot too. my teachers are amazing. im sad to leave them behind because they have taught me so much and are truly some really cool guys. my love for the scriptures has increased immensely. our schedules are so busy that sometimes its just really hard to simply read. but when i do i learn something new everytime. reading page after page its impossible for me to deny its truth. we have talked a lot about that if the book of mormon is true then joseph smith was a prophet jesus christ is a savior and the church is true. it truly is the keystone of our religion and jesus christ is truly our connerstone and redeemer. its gonna be a new challenge for me in brazil. i feel as if provo has just been the training wheels for me and that as soon as im in brazil those will be gone forever. this gospel is true and it is the happiest message you could share with the world. i look forward to proclaiming this to the people of campinas but before that happens i still have a lot to learn. i know i am blessed with the opportunity to go to brazil. God has work down their for me and im gonna work my hardest and best to accomplish everything that he asks of me. brazil e mais blanco more whiter. people are looking for the truth. the growth is absolutely amazing in brazil. its time for me to dive in and get down to work. i am so grateful for all of you guys and all of your support. maybe in brazil itll finally hit me how far apart i am from everyone. but i know i have friends doing the same thing and we are all gonna work until jesus christ has said, "the work is done." there is so much to teach and learn in this gospel. i feel as if i havent even hit 1/1000 of my potential and knowledge. the provo mtc is an amazing place. so those that dont go directly to brazil dont be ashamed or sad. god knows exactly what he wants for you. its all apart of His plan. He loves us and knows what is best for everyone. ill talk to you tomorrow mom and dad about 1245 hopefully. i love you so much

ELder DeSanti III