May 7, 2012 - Birigui

Hey family,

Well I was transfered. I am at the rodoviária right now waiting to catch a bus to my new and last area, BIRIGUI. I have heard it is super hot haha. My comp will be Elder Silva. He is a Brasilian and we were in the MTC together. I dont know him very well. I have one more transfer than he does. I was not expecting to be transfered and it was a hard hit to swallow. It was a blessing to be comps with Elder Boren and we will be friends for life. But I trust in the Lord that he has a special plan for me, whatever that may be. I will do my best in this my last transfer. I dont have very much time because I have another 5 hour bus ride ahead of me haha. I woke up at 430 to get a bus from São Carlos to Ribeirão at 600 this morning. Its going to be a long day. But thanks for the email and pictures. Rachel, You looked beautiful! I love you all and will talk to you on Sunday! I should be able to make a quick phone call on Saturday to set up a time. I dont know if I will be using Skype or not yet. I love you all very much! The gospel is true!

Elder Hawkley