WEEK 6 (Part 2): Final Week at the CTM

Elder Perry's CTM district prepares to fly to Fortaleza

Para o campo! Hello everybody! This week was my last one here in the CTM. It was definitely the hardest week here. We were teaching 3 or 4 practice lessons every day, which was pretty mentally exhausting. We have been working on adapting the lesson as we are teaching, which has proved to be rather difficult. But as of now, everyone in the district seems ready and optimistic to go out into the field tomorrow (September 24th).

This week had some highlights too. Last P day, Wednesday, the district all went out and got haircuts. There is this really small barbershop that is about a block from the CTM where everyone goes on p days. This really nice old guy cut my hair, but also his finger in the process. It was bleeding profusely, but he went on, giving me updates every once in a while as my hair got all over his cut. Kind of weird, but it was great. Great experience.

Things got nice and cool here in Sao Paulo this week too. After days of scorching heat, it was nice to feel the breeze. We were actually able to open up our window during the night, and use our covers. That was the nicest feeling. It was so great to finally feel that. And then we checked the electronic board to see the temperature in Fortaleza - 96 degrees at like 5 pm. I am not looking forward to those nights. Just kidding.

For now, I am getting ready to start working out in the field. Constantly studying the scriptures and practicing Portuguese is what I’ve been doing. And teaching lots of lessons. I look forward to applying all of that practice to the real people in Fortaleza. But now I am officially done at the CTM. I can’t wait to start sending you all updates about the work in Fortaleza! Eu amo voces, e estou animado para comecar trabalhando!

Love, Elder Perry

Last CTM pizza party