May 26, 2014

Hey Everyone,

So I leave to Brandon on Thursday. It's about 3 hours west of here. I'm so sad to leave. Like, I'm really sad. I didn't tell anyone I was leaving, except for about 15 people who I really care about and love. I hate saying bye. Rosemary Merasty (my favorite person I have met on my mission) said she's going to bawl like a baby when I leave. I'm going to try not to, but idk. I'm really close to these people. It's going to be really hard but exciting at the same time.

I had to speak at a fireside last night about how following the prophet has blessed my life. I think I did a good job, especially since I just stood up there and winged it.

We found a new guy to teach the other day. His name is Fred and he's from the Carribean. We talked to him while he was painting his house and he was pretty interested. He's a good guy.

We went to Margarita Demarchi's house yesterday. She's in the ward. She's brazillian, she's such a good member missionary. She had a friend over last night, who we got to talk about the gospel with while laying in hammocks in her basement. It was so much fun and the Spirit was really strong.

I've finally learned to like my companion. It's great cause now its almost over. but oh well. It was a good run here.

Brandon is 15x smaller than Winnipeg. I'm so ready for that. There's a reserve out there called Waywayseecapo. I'm going out there to visit all the natives. I'm excited about that. It's taken a bit, but I've really learned to love these first nation people. I understand how to teach them and we really click. I love aboriginal people, even when they threaten to beat me with a beer bottle. haha.

Well I'm loving the work and I'm going to kick it hard in Brandon. I love the gospel. It is true.

Elder Porter

just a 20 inch fish I caught this week!!!