Por Meus Amigos em EUA,
November has arrived and I'm one week away from knowing if I get
transfered to a new area or not. We've been working a lot and walking
a little more than usual lately to find and visit more people. We
taught some people this week that have had some tough lives. Problems
with family, drugs and health problems have hurt some of the people
we've met but I know that what we share has the power to help. I'm
glad some of the pictures I've sent have been shared and that you can
see a little glimpse of Brazil. Its absolutely amazing. Thanks again
for everyone that sent birthday cards and letters. I appreciate them
more than you know. To be honest, I miss a lot of really great friends
and family that are in the US but I'm glad that working hard every day
has kept me focused on helping others and working dilligently to make
a difference.

So Spiritual thought message thingy of the week is focused on how our
thoughts and desires make us who we are. Proverbs 23:7 "For as he
thinketh in his heart, so is he." The power of good thoughts and
intentions leads to actions and we can make a positive difference on
friends, family and strangers. And on the other hand, negative
thoughts of anger, grudges and jealousy lead us to rash actions and
regrets. It can be so easy to hurt or heal the people we love. The
impact that our words have is completely underestimated at times. As
we strive to make a positive change in our selves by changing our
thoughts, words and deeds we will make a positive influence on
everyone around us. I know this is true. I know that our Heavenly
Father and Savior want us to be more like Them and this is through
daily strivings to think and then be.

I hope you've enjoyed this weekly update of my adventures and progress
here in Brazil. Look forward to many many more weeks of this. Almost 6
months here! I love you and hope you are enjoying the chilly weather
of Autumn. Drink a root beer for me!

I've got those moves like Jagger,

Jared