Wow! With less than a day's notice, in an emergency transfer, we sent away three of "our boys." Elder White, our district leader for two months, was transferred. After just two weeks in Bocaiúva do Sul, Elder Gold was transferred to another area. And dear Elder Rodriguez was transferred too.
Elder Rodriguez, a native of Peru, came straight from the São Paulo MTC and has been here seven months. He was probably glad to have new opportunities. He was "shell-shocked" when he first came in October, found himself surrounded by three tall American Elders and an American "casal" (senior married couple). We watched him become a true leader when given opportunities to lead out. It was fun to watch him grow. We will miss all of these Elders and wish them well!
Elder Rodriguez, a native of Peru, came straight from the São Paulo MTC and has been here seven months. He was probably glad to have new opportunities. He was "shell-shocked" when he first came in October, found himself surrounded by three tall American Elders and an American "casal" (senior married couple). We watched him become a true leader when given opportunities to lead out. It was fun to watch him grow. We will miss all of these Elders and wish them well!