a very eventful week :)

T R A N S F E R S

So this week was pretty insane!!

Saying goodbye to everyone in Viseu was pretty horrible. That's definitely the hardest part about being transferred. But I'm hoping to come back and visit soon after the mission so I only said, "até logo" (see you soon) to everyone.

We had transfers on Wednesday and it was super cool seeing everybody from my mtc district! It was the first time everybody was together since the mtc!!

Then I said goodbye to my Viseu buds and headed off to Porto with my new comp, Sister Hansen who had just flown in from the Island Madeira earlier that day!

After another 4 hours of travelingand walking, we got to our apartment. Turns out, we're opening the area!! I thought we were just white washing but SUPRISE!! But man I'm excited to work here in Porto. It's the exact same apartment where my brother stayed for 9 months of his mission!

On sunday, I gave a talk and introduced myself, and when I said my name everyone suddenly realized that I was Elder Cannons sister. So many people know and love him! It's been pretty incredible just in the past 3 days here!

O P E N I N G

So because were opening the area, we aren't teaching anyone and were starting completely from scratch but I already know were gonna see some miracles this transfer!

F U N   F A C T S

This week:

We got mooned by an old man on the road

I fell down some stairs and now my leg looks black and blue

We set off the alarm in the chapel

I broke a chair

Also:

My companion is literally Moana! (She can sing, she's got the hair, and she plays the uke)

The accent is WAY easier to understand here in Porto than in Viseu!!

last week in viseu

Hey yal!

So as you could probably tell by the title, I'm getting transferred from Viseu and I'll be heading to Porto where my brother served for 9 months, in the same ward!

I'm thrilled to go walk on the same streets that he did, meet the members who he knew and loved, and hopefully teach some of the same people he did!

Itll be pretty incredible!

This week, we didn't see much new. Viseu's still beautiful as always even though they're taking down all the christmas lights.

I saw a pretty small, but cool miracle this week about the power of prayer. We were in this sketchy area outside the city at night in the cold and both felt very uncomfortable being alone in the dark. We were waiting alone at this bus stop waiting for a bus that would arrive in10 minutes. This car rolled up and just stopped next to the bus stop. We were doing our best to listen to the spirit to guide us as to what we should do. And both of us felt very uncomfortable about this car stopped right there. But we felt prompted to stay put. 

For the next 5 minutes we felt continually more uncomfortable about this car and whoever was in it, not sure why. But it was not a good feeling. I said a quick prayer in my head just asking for a bit of comfort. And as I finished my prayer, a member, a young adult named Guilherme comes running up to us and is like yo i didnt think I'd find yal here. I felt instantly better having him there. And 1 minute later our bus pulled up there almost 10 minutes early, which we would have missed if we would have moved.

It's a small this but I know that the Lord protects us and is watching over us always. And most certainly hears our prayers!

I love you all and I hope you have a great week!

Atè jà então

Com muito amor,

Sister Tay Cannon

week of fireworks & miracles :)

HAPPY 2020!! I hope yal had a great new year with lots of fireworks and food!

We didn't get to see the fireworks because we had to be at home at 10 but that's ok because we sure heard them from our apartment!

We found 2 new people to teach this week which for our area is a TON so thats a huge blessing. And were seeing some huge miracles!

Our friend who got baptized last transfer is going to the temple for the first time on the 18th and were super hoping we get to go with him. What a blessing that would be. But we'll see what happens with transfers next week.

Sorry I don't have much to tell this week. It was a good but long one. And next week we'll have transfer news so STAY TUNED.

Spiritual thought:

I was reading this talk by President Nelson from the general conference in April 2019 called The Book of Mormon: What Would Your Life Be Like Without It. And it gives a long list of reasons why we need the Book of Mormon in our lives.

Man, this book, literally has changed my life. The new appreciation I have for my Savior and His Gospel is something I could never receive in any other way than from reading this book.

It really is another Testament of Jesus Christ.

If you haven't read it yet, please try it. Read the introduction and the testimonies at the very front and you'll already recognize just how much this Book teaches us about our Savior Jesus Christ.

Love you all! Keep up those new years resolutions!

And have a great second week of 2020:)

Sister Tay Cannon

2019

January 2nd 2019, 2019 started off in the holiest place on earth, I finally understood for the first time in my life, the divinity of the House of the Lord

May 8th 2019, the start of the most life changing, spectacular, miracle-filled journey of my life

My 5 mission comps up until now, some of my best of friends:

Sister Scott

Sister Alton

Sister Petersen

Sister Fraser

Sister Ragazzo

And now that this year's coming to an end, I'm recognizing the influence of others so strongly in my life. I learn from those around me and from my Savior Jesus Christ every day and I could not be more grateful for that. Not just with portuguese (granted, bc of the people around me and the Spirit of the Lord, I went from knowing no Portuguese 8 months ago to where I am now) but also spiritually. I've seen the Light of Christ in so many aspects of life and in so many people. I cant wait to see what this next year brings.

Have hope for this next year. It will be what you make of it, but let God work miracles in your life and let Him mold you each day of 2020.

Doctrine and Covenants 101:16

"Therefore, let your hearts be comforted concerning Zion; for all flesh is in mine hands; be still and know that I am God."

And FELIZ NATAL E NOVO ANO from your friends and family here in V I S E U❤🎄⭐

 

Feliz Natal :)

Sorry I don't have a lot of time to write!

Merry Christmas(Feliz Natal!)!!

     I hope everyone had a great week and has lots of fun plans for Christmas here in just a few days. 

     This past week, we were able to start teaching 2 different people which for our area is a HUGE blessing! I know that this season of Christmas is very special and the Lord is blessing us and the people here in Viseu. 

     I got a message from a lady I taught in Spokane, she was baptized on Saturday and I got to call her for a bit (don't mind the photo attached below, I was crying while talking to her). It is a privilege to see the Lives of people be changed through the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I feel so incredibly blessed!

     If you're feeling a little less of the Christmas spirit this season, I invite you to hop on lighttheworld.org and take a look at what Christmas is supposed to be. Watch the video the Christ Child and really see why we celebrate Christmas. You'll feel and see why this holiday is the most celebrated around the globe, here in Portugal too;)

     I love you all, I'm so grateful for all of you and your examples for me. I feel the prayers that are being said on behalf of the missionaries throughout the world.

     Have a WONDERFUL Christmas!

Love,

Sister Tay Cannon

 

marta :)

Olá!! Bom dia tudo mundo:)

Espero que estejam bem. Eu pensei muito em vocês--as pessoas em minha vida--esta semana. Eu pensei muito no sorte que eu tenho a ter família e amigos tão marvilhosos e amarosos. Uau, não percebi as bênçãos que vocês são em minha vida até eu tinha uma falta. E sou tão abençoada. Só queria dizer obrigada pelo apoio e amor. Eu amo vocês!

Translation:

Hey!! Good morning everyone:)

I hope you're all doing well. I thoght a lot about you all--my family and friends--this week. I thought about how lucky I am to have marvelous and loving family and friends. Wow, I didn't really recognize the blessing that you all are in my life until I left. I am very very blessed. I just wanted to say thank you for the support and love. Love you all!

T H E   W E E K 

This week started with a beautiful family night with some Brazilian members. We watched the Christ Child video and I think I could continue to watch that video over and over again and still not get sick of it. The Spirit of the reality depicted in that video is remarkable!

M A R T A

We were invited to a birthday party in the church building for a member less active that we didn't know. But we got to know her and she is one of the sweetest people I've ever met, and after hearing her story from her mother, I marvel at the sweet spirit of Marta.

She grew up here in Viseu and was converted with her family many years ago. She turned 19 and served a mission in Brazil. She loved her mission. She got home, got engaged to be married and suddenly one day she got really sick. And one week later she was in a state where she couldn't speak, walk, eat by herself, or basically do anything. But her brain functions perfect. 

When I spoke to her for just a couple minutes, I mentioned that I'm a missionary and I saw a smile in her eyes. Other people told me about how much she loves the Gospel and about how she always had such a good attitude and always has the light of Christ with her. Even in the state she's in right now, she glows with the light of Christ. Its incredible!

I learned something very important from Marta. That having the light of Christ is about our soul. She glows of righteous and Christlike desires. And even though she cant speak or move, it is clear her soul is pure and incredible! What a beautiful young woman:)

C H R I S T M A S

Christmas is just around the corner and were super excited over here!

Go watch the Christ Child video the Church came out with. It's absolutely beautiful!

I hope you all have a great week!

Love you♡

Sister Tay Cannon 

new week new transfer :)

Olà!

Still here in Viseu with Sister Ragazzo! We have a new elder in our little district, Elder Leòn from the Canary Islands which is super fixe!

Nothing super new just working hard and seeing little miracles every day, living the dream:)

Sorry don't have much time to write but I hope you're all great!

Go read Alma chapter 7 in the Book of Mormon, it's one of my personal favorites:)

Love you all,

Sister Tay Cannon

A couple pictures of some of my favorite people in the whole world: