Woop.

Well, this week has been really nice. Being in a new area (that just split branches) is tough, but I really like our branch. We had the blessing to be able to get to know more couples in our branch this Sunday that can help some of the families we are teaching. We were pretty thankful for them. The most of the members here in Mindelo have actually been in the church for quite a number of years. It's really funny because alot of them remind me of people from my home ward in America! :) There is a couple yesterday that does nothing on Sunday, but church meetings and visits to people that they didn't see in church or inactives... They are amazing. They showed us around to a number of houses yesterday.. It was super nice of them! :)

Our Branch Presidency changed this week. Now we have President Fortes. But President Antunes showed us ALL around our area after the branch split this week. It was super charitable of him especially since he's a busy branch president, he had just gotten home from work that night and he probably wanted to relax and enjoy dinner. But nope, he gave that up to walk all around the limits of our new HUGE area. And on the way he showed houses of members and lessactives... and references! :) Everyone loves a good reference!

There are lots of things I learned about President Antunes during that hour and a half... First I would like to say that we estimate him to be 6'2".. Also. He has a shaved head. And is built like Vin Deisel. A little bit darker skin tone than Vin... hahaha. Ok here is what I learned:
-He is a carpenter. He picked up the profession from his father. He's always been boss at it. He went to school but he didnt learn much new... He also made all of the furniture in his house. (its nice furniture)
-He likes to ride bicycles. (We saw him this morning riding one, In fact.)
- He is a karate instructor. He's won tournaments. He's going to Nigeria for a tournament soon.
-He was a teacher in the Catholic church, but 9 years ago he found the gospel and left. :)
-He used to scuba dive, but not anymore.
-He collects seashells.

One day, I'd like to be Pres. A... but I'll never be 6'2".. or buff. Hahaha.

On the 14th we have a 70 coming. Elder Kearon... Yepp. There is quite a big buzz about that going on here.

We have had a lot of families this week promise that they will be at church next week. (Less actives and investigators) so... I hope they stick to their word!

We have an investigator Alma.. that is AMAZING. He's been at church (I think) 4 consecutive Sundays. And this Sunday he showed up without his friends.. His friends are all the gangster type.. The "do nothing bc it's cool" gang... and he acts like that too. But you can tell deep down he wants it. He just doesn't know how to act outside of the environment and friends he knows... I'm excited for him to be baptized. :) We have a date marked for his baptism but we'll probably move it up.

Other than that, we're good. Mindelo is cool. It's a real city. and by real city, I mean my toes are freezing bc this place has AIR CONDITIONING! :) Hahaha.

Also, question: Does America have "Lion" candy bars? They're delicious.

Welp. That's all.
-Sister Buhler