Hey guys!!

Hey guys!
Konbanwa everyone! Sorry it took me forever to write today, some of you were probably expecting this - most likely night not, it's late back home anyways haha. But anyways, we worked through our p-day for some odd reason and so we're just finally having a chance to e-mail. We didn't do any of the stuff that we were supposed to do today, but we did get an answer to our prayers.
This last week was good. In the last 72hours we contacted people from: Indonesia, Nigeria, Sweden, China, Vietnam, Brazil, Peru, England, Middle East (I'm pretty sure he was from Iraq), and taught and contacted in 4 different languages. Welcome to Hiroshima - more specifically, Higashi Hiroshima.
In this jumbled mess we were able to find 3 investigators, contact 49 people (good, solid, testifying opportunities - 35 in just one day) and eat all you can eat Italian food - yes, in Japan. It was a really good week, but it's somewhat frustrating to have to worry about two completely different things at once. One is obviously, missionary work. It's what we do, it's why we were called to be missionaries. I've learned that it is one of the greatest blessings one could receive, the opportunity to help others come unto Christ and see the changes that the Gospel brings to their life. It's something really special, and we're trying our hardest to find to prepared, teach and baptize them. And really, talking to people is fun - I wish my Japanese was better but it works when I need it to, so I'll keep working on it.
The other aspect and the one which is most tiring is helping other missionaries fulfill their calling to the best of their ability: here at the HONBU.
It's a really special experience, and one that I am grateful for. There have been numerous insights and much revelation received that makes my job easier, and helps me help others more effectively. However, we have so much to do that it's frustrating to have to leave with so much undone... Especially when my companion doesn't like what he does, forcing me to not be able to finish the things that I have to do. Plus having the mission mom giving me these tiny little useless chores each day adds on to an already seemingly insurmountable workload.... Sorry I'm venting, but it's frustrating when we can't get anything done but one job overflows and interrupts the other, and then both ruin preparation for the whole week, making it so that we can't work as effectively.
However, as I think about this, it brings to light the importance of prioritizing and organization. What should I do first? What needs to be done? What things could I do away with, and still effectively fulfill my calling? Those are questions that are always on my mind, and the more I think and seek Heavenly Father's help, the more I become aware of how much He guides me and guides this Mission. Not only at those times, but especially in the crucial moments when we need the guidance of the Spirit in order to help someone progress in the Gospel.
I had a really special experience yesterday that I would like to share. From the previous missionaries, we have a potential investigator named Kiwaki Erica. Her parents are from Peru, and they have lived in Japan for quite sometime. They don't really speak Japanese though, and before, they were worried about how to approach them. Well we met them as they were leaving their apartment yesterday, and as I talked in my limited Spanish, I started to talk about the things we believe. They knew somewhat about us, and asked a few questions. But as I jumped into lesson 1, the Spirit just overpowered the porch and I felt as my heart was just burning with the Spirit. All of a sudden I caught myself saying things in Spanish that I had never know before. The Spirit was so strong, and at the end, as I asked if it was okay for us to come back, the father said, 'is it okay for me to come to your church? I'd like to talk to you some more. Can I come anytime? Where is it?' That was truly an amazing experience, and we're hoping that they can come 'listen to a prophet's' voice this next weekend at General Conference.
Then also, we met with Cleiton and Eline, the brazilian couple we're working with, and we had an amazing day today. Pres. and Sis. Isa, along with my companion, accompanied us to the various places we needed to get information about their marriage, and we figured a lot out. We fasted to be able to help them get married as soon as possible, and Cleiton said that if they can get a couple of things done on Friday, they might as well get married this week, since the witnesses will be there, and get it over with. It was truly an answer to our prayers, and we were also able to answer a couple of their concerns about baptism. It was amazing to be guided in such a way. In other words, as bad as sometimes is, we're being blessed and I need to repent from all my murmuring ;). Father in Heaven is blessing us abundantly, and opening many gates where some doors close. I love this work. I love this Gospel. Jesus is the Christ. He is our Savior and Redeemer. This is His Gospel. And it has been restored to Earth by a living prophet. What a blessing it is to have a living prophet on Earth today to guide and direct us through modern revelation. It's TRUE!!
I love you all, and pray for your health and success.
Love,

Elder Mourao