A whole lot of change
Elder Allen called a couple of days later than usual (this morning to be exact), due to transfer day and Carnival in Brasil. He sounded great and was so happy to be serving in his same zone (Rio Grande), but in a new area--on an island/peninsula that has to be accessed by ferry. There have never been elders assigned to that area and he was excited to see what could be done. His mission president challenged him to a pretty incredible number of baptisms in the coming weeks and Elder Allen told us that when he read the specifics of what his mission president wrote, the Spirit testified to him that this was possible--no matter how huge or unlikely it seemed. He could not wait to get to work.
He also has been assigned a new companion, who has the same last name as his previous companion (of the last twelve weeks). So he is with Elder Freitas for another transfer. Just a different Elder Freitas. And to make things even more exciting, he continues to be a zone leader, but the other zone leader is the original Elder Freitas, who is no longer his companion. They are still in the same zone, but not the same city and not serving together as companions. It sounded crazy and confusing and absolutely wonderful. Elder Allen was truly thrilled to see what would come of all of it and felt privileged to be trying so many new things that have never been done, but that his mission president felt strongly should be attempted.
If you would like to pray for our boy and for the specific islinsula (Elder Allen's word) where he is serving, he would be so very grateful. Thank you wonderful friends! We are so thankful for each one of you.
xo, Linn
PS. He isn't wanting to talk about it, which we admire and respect, but as of this week, we are being told our boy has 17 weeks left on his mission. The first year was the slowest year of my life, but time is picking up and we are blown away he will be home in just a few weeks. We haven't received official word of his release date, but I guess the odds are quite high it will be toward the end of June. Another reason he is wanting to push as hard as possible in the coming days and weeks. Thanks for your prayers on his behalf!
