Today proved to be quite eventful. Apolinário and Idelta made it out to the meetings this morning. They brought a beautiful bouquet of flowers. Virginia had gone and picked them up. In testimony meeting Apolinário arose and through tears bore a beautiful testimony, which set the stage for one of the best meetings I’ve seen in this branch. Except for the conference with President Johnson in July, Apolinário has never made it out for the meetings on Sunday.
By coincidence, as we checked the postal box this afternoon, a letter had arrived from President Johnson with long-awaited news: the General Authorities had given approval for the baptism of Apolinário and Idelta. One of the most joyous moments of my life was to read that letter. Elder Blackham was very happy also, as were the members of Aldo’s family.
President Johnson also wrote the following note dated September 1: “I have just wanted for some time to write and express appreciation to you for your steadfast devotion to the work of the Lord. Your letters and reports are appreciated so much, not only for what is mentioned in them, but for the spirit so apparent as you write them. It is the same spirit with which you confront the many responsibilities and opportunities no matter where your assignment. I just wanted to say thank-you for all you have done, for all that you’re doing in Maceió—and the branch never looked better—and all that you will yet accomplish. It is a blessing to associate with you in this great work. May our Heavenly Father ever bless and be with you.”
The youth fireside was held at Nádia’s house. To get to know everybody better we played a variation of the “Newlyweds Game.” Inez and I won.
We had planned to leave this afternoon with Aldo to the fazenda and leave early in the morning from there for Paulo Afonso. Adriano became quite sick and had to stay in the casa de saúde from 4:00 until 10:00 receiving glucose. We spent the night, therefore, at Aldo’s. I went to bed early, about 9:00.
Monday, September 6, 2010
Sunday, September 5, 2010
Saturday, September 5, 1970
This evening in MIA we celebrated Brazil’s day of independence, using the following program with Nádia as emcee:
Opening hymn: “Hino Nacional Brasileiro”
Prayer: Edmilson
Introduction: Nádia
Song: “Hino à Bandeira Nacional”
Reading: “Oração à Bandeira” by Sônia
Song: “Hino da Independência do Brasil”
Jogral by Inez, Simone, Edmilson, Sônia
Reading: “A Pátria” by David
Slide show by the elders (108 slides of Brazil)
Special number: “Agora Cantarei a Ti” by the elders
Reading: “General Moroni and the Title of Liberty” by Vitória
Special number: “Brasil” by the elders
Closing prayer: Elder Cleverly
The program was really sharp. Unfortunately, attendance could have been better. This was largely an elder-sponsored show, our way of showing that we are concerned about Brazil and her people. One of the songs we sang I wrote the lyrics to during this afternoon. It goes to the tune of “Oh, Beautiful for Spacious Skies.” The words are as follows:
Agora cantarei a ti, meu belo lar natal,
Hinos de paz e gratidão, do meu coração.
Ó Brasil, o meu Brasil, que Deus te abençoe.
Tu és meu lar e sempre eu serei um filho teu.
Os montes cantam teu louvor, os campos pois também,
Cidades lindas, beira-mar e praias imortais.
Ó Brasil, o meu Brasil, que Deus te abençoe.
Com devoção e grato som: Salve a patria!
Nesta terra da promissão eu viverei feliz,
O sol da liberdade brilha no alto céu.
Ó Brasil, o meu Brasil, que Deus te abençoe.
O meu amor és tu Brasil, ó patria sem igual.
Quão lindo é o meu país, estrela entre mil,
Terra de meus antigos pais, também dos filhos meus.
Ó Brasil, o meu Brasil, que Deus te abençoe.
Eu cantarei do coração: Salve a patria.
This morning Elder Blackham and I visited Pedro Maia to see if he was going to the special conference next week. He had traveled to João Pessoa for the weekend. The rest of the time we spent beating our heads out for ideas for tonight. We asked members all week long for ideas. Their only response was that they had never seen an Independence Day celebration.
Opening hymn: “Hino Nacional Brasileiro”
Prayer: Edmilson
Introduction: Nádia
Song: “Hino à Bandeira Nacional”
Reading: “Oração à Bandeira” by Sônia
Song: “Hino da Independência do Brasil”
Jogral by Inez, Simone, Edmilson, Sônia
Reading: “A Pátria” by David
Slide show by the elders (108 slides of Brazil)
Special number: “Agora Cantarei a Ti” by the elders
Reading: “General Moroni and the Title of Liberty” by Vitória
Special number: “Brasil” by the elders
Closing prayer: Elder Cleverly
The program was really sharp. Unfortunately, attendance could have been better. This was largely an elder-sponsored show, our way of showing that we are concerned about Brazil and her people. One of the songs we sang I wrote the lyrics to during this afternoon. It goes to the tune of “Oh, Beautiful for Spacious Skies.” The words are as follows:
Agora cantarei a ti, meu belo lar natal,
Hinos de paz e gratidão, do meu coração.
Ó Brasil, o meu Brasil, que Deus te abençoe.
Tu és meu lar e sempre eu serei um filho teu.
Os montes cantam teu louvor, os campos pois também,
Cidades lindas, beira-mar e praias imortais.
Ó Brasil, o meu Brasil, que Deus te abençoe.
Com devoção e grato som: Salve a patria!
Nesta terra da promissão eu viverei feliz,
O sol da liberdade brilha no alto céu.
Ó Brasil, o meu Brasil, que Deus te abençoe.
O meu amor és tu Brasil, ó patria sem igual.
Quão lindo é o meu país, estrela entre mil,
Terra de meus antigos pais, também dos filhos meus.
Ó Brasil, o meu Brasil, que Deus te abençoe.
Eu cantarei do coração: Salve a patria.
This morning Elder Blackham and I visited Pedro Maia to see if he was going to the special conference next week. He had traveled to João Pessoa for the weekend. The rest of the time we spent beating our heads out for ideas for tonight. We asked members all week long for ideas. Their only response was that they had never seen an Independence Day celebration.
Saturday, September 4, 2010
Friday, September 4, 1970
Last night at Aldo’s place we discussed and decided to go to Paulo Afonso on Monday. We had wanted to take some of the branch members, but it only works out for Aldo, Virginia, and us four elders. Elder Blackham and I even checked out the feasibility of sending some by bus. It is not feasible. The bus leaves at the wrong time and takes 10 hours.
We nearly finished up the monthly reports. Sônia had her report done when we picked it up. Edmilson came and we helped him out on the report for the Aaronic Priesthood youth. An interesting note: the YWMIA had 148 percent attendance last month due to the talent show and the family fair.
Immediately following Primary Elder Smith and I came home. At 7:00 I held a meeting with Edmilson, Paulo Santos Filho, and David about fast offering collection. We sent out Edmilson with Paulo and took David with us to Aldo’s place, where we got Alexandre ready, and sent him out with David. Both pairs had a successful night. David and Alexandre did not report back until 11:00.
Tonight Elder Smith and I talked out his problems and how he has resolved them. He decided to cool it with Sônia so that nothing develops there. His other problems just sort of fell in place because they were influenced by this one. Elders Blackham and John spent the evening at Sônia’s and Simone’s.
We nearly finished up the monthly reports. Sônia had her report done when we picked it up. Edmilson came and we helped him out on the report for the Aaronic Priesthood youth. An interesting note: the YWMIA had 148 percent attendance last month due to the talent show and the family fair.
Immediately following Primary Elder Smith and I came home. At 7:00 I held a meeting with Edmilson, Paulo Santos Filho, and David about fast offering collection. We sent out Edmilson with Paulo and took David with us to Aldo’s place, where we got Alexandre ready, and sent him out with David. Both pairs had a successful night. David and Alexandre did not report back until 11:00.
Tonight Elder Smith and I talked out his problems and how he has resolved them. He decided to cool it with Sônia so that nothing develops there. His other problems just sort of fell in place because they were influenced by this one. Elders Blackham and John spent the evening at Sônia’s and Simone’s.
Friday, September 3, 2010
Thursday, September 3, 1970
Elder Blackham and I worked together on the correlated reports about half of today. As branch clerk, my companion is an able and valuable assistant to me. He is a good worker. Once again we had a special personal conversation as we worked together today. I marvel at my growing love and appreciation for Elder Blackham. Right now he has felt he has serious problems with himself, things like temper, straying thoughts, too great of a lack of the Spirit, etc. To use his own words, he sees himself “as an all-important handsome brute.” But the marvelous thing about it all is that he is growing. I have seen much maturing and growth in him just since we’ve been companions.
We saw Vitória today and helped her fill out the Primary report. We took forms to Sônia for the MIA report. Without much success, we tried to catch up with the three families who have fallen through on us. This we did during the lunch hour.
In the afternoon we taught a lesson to Edmilson and his sister Ivone and aunt Adélia. Adélia said she can’t come to church by bus because of her nervous condition, which we didn’t know she had, and because the bus does not pass on her street. She’s right there, but it does stop a block away on the street that crosses hers.
We saw Vitória today and helped her fill out the Primary report. We took forms to Sônia for the MIA report. Without much success, we tried to catch up with the three families who have fallen through on us. This we did during the lunch hour.
In the afternoon we taught a lesson to Edmilson and his sister Ivone and aunt Adélia. Adélia said she can’t come to church by bus because of her nervous condition, which we didn’t know she had, and because the bus does not pass on her street. She’s right there, but it does stop a block away on the street that crosses hers.
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Wednesday, September 2, 1970
Yesterday afternoon, as we were finishing study class, Elder Smith broke down and poured his heart out to me. “Elder Cleverly, why am I so hard to get along with?” was the opening question, which lead into more than an hour of pretty serious discussion. We talked about his troubles in getting along with Elder Christensen first. Sometimes Elder Smith even feels all three of us gang up on him. He talked of uncertainties, weak testimony, lack of desire to do the work, disanimation. He feels, based on information given him by Elder Christensen, that Elder Blackham thinks that Elder Smith dislikes Elder Blackham. Part of this last problem is Sônia/Simone related, which leads into Elder Smith’s most pressing and dangerous problem: He thinks he might like Sônia. We talked at length. I agreed to fast with him for some answers before doing anything drastic, like reporting anything to President Johnson, which would mean immediate transfer for Elder Smith.
This morning I took the liberty of speaking with Elder Blackham about what Elder Smith thought concerning him. He was hurt a little because he really likes Elder Smith, as Elder Smith does Elder Blackham. We straightened it out though. We also discussed Elder Smith’s and Elder Christensen’s relationship as companions, since Elder Blackham has known Elder Christensen from childhood. That was instructive. Our morning-long conversation was in such a vein and of such a spirit as to be constructive and uplifting, even uniting Elder Blackham and me in a closer bond of brotherhood. I am so very humbly grateful for Elder Blackham and his friendship. We bask together in the light of each other’s love. And I am thankful for our mutual ability to share the thoughts and aspirations of our hearts one with another.
The Lord has been good to me once again, as always He is, to let Elder Blackham and I share together these wonderful months of service in this special branch in this special city. I count my friends as among the greatest blessings heaven has graciously bestowed, and of my true friends I already count Dane Blackham as one of the greatest.
I am reminded of a passage from the Old Testament: “And it came to pass . . . that the soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul. . . Then Jonathan and David made a covenant, because he loved him as his own soul” (1 Samuel 18:1, 3). Well might our two names be substituted for those of David and Jonathan!
Consider how well this applies: “Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend” (Proverbs 27:17). I can testify of that. I am a better man for having known and loved Elder Blackham.
Captain George again became the subject of conversation. Today Elders Smith and Christensen ran into Humberto Soares, director of the Centro Cultural Brasil—Estados Unidos. He asked the elders about Aldo, saying he had been told Aldo was a “boozer,” had many women, and had embezzled Cr$3.000 from the Church. They soon learned that our friend, the Captain, was behind such malicious rumors. He had been with Humberto, telling stories about Aldo and Milton Soares of Recife.
The elders went with Humberto to Aldo’s, and Aldo related his story. A few years ago Aldo chased Captain George out of his shop with a gun and called the police. Captain George was already suspected for smuggling, sabotage, or even spying. The authorities have not yet been able to put a finger on him legally. A special investigator from the army is on the case.
A further note of interest, Captain George told Humberto that he neither believed in Joseph Smith nor the Book of Mormon. While with Humberto, he guzzled down half a bottle of conhaque. He says he likes the missionaries because they are just innocent kids that don’t know what’s going on. If he only knew!
Elder Smith and I ended our fast this afternoon. I had no opportunity to talk with him in private, but he says his major problem is resolved.
This morning I took the liberty of speaking with Elder Blackham about what Elder Smith thought concerning him. He was hurt a little because he really likes Elder Smith, as Elder Smith does Elder Blackham. We straightened it out though. We also discussed Elder Smith’s and Elder Christensen’s relationship as companions, since Elder Blackham has known Elder Christensen from childhood. That was instructive. Our morning-long conversation was in such a vein and of such a spirit as to be constructive and uplifting, even uniting Elder Blackham and me in a closer bond of brotherhood. I am so very humbly grateful for Elder Blackham and his friendship. We bask together in the light of each other’s love. And I am thankful for our mutual ability to share the thoughts and aspirations of our hearts one with another.
The Lord has been good to me once again, as always He is, to let Elder Blackham and I share together these wonderful months of service in this special branch in this special city. I count my friends as among the greatest blessings heaven has graciously bestowed, and of my true friends I already count Dane Blackham as one of the greatest.
I am reminded of a passage from the Old Testament: “And it came to pass . . . that the soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul. . . Then Jonathan and David made a covenant, because he loved him as his own soul” (1 Samuel 18:1, 3). Well might our two names be substituted for those of David and Jonathan!
Consider how well this applies: “Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend” (Proverbs 27:17). I can testify of that. I am a better man for having known and loved Elder Blackham.
Captain George again became the subject of conversation. Today Elders Smith and Christensen ran into Humberto Soares, director of the Centro Cultural Brasil—Estados Unidos. He asked the elders about Aldo, saying he had been told Aldo was a “boozer,” had many women, and had embezzled Cr$3.000 from the Church. They soon learned that our friend, the Captain, was behind such malicious rumors. He had been with Humberto, telling stories about Aldo and Milton Soares of Recife.
The elders went with Humberto to Aldo’s, and Aldo related his story. A few years ago Aldo chased Captain George out of his shop with a gun and called the police. Captain George was already suspected for smuggling, sabotage, or even spying. The authorities have not yet been able to put a finger on him legally. A special investigator from the army is on the case.
A further note of interest, Captain George told Humberto that he neither believed in Joseph Smith nor the Book of Mormon. While with Humberto, he guzzled down half a bottle of conhaque. He says he likes the missionaries because they are just innocent kids that don’t know what’s going on. If he only knew!
Elder Smith and I ended our fast this afternoon. I had no opportunity to talk with him in private, but he says his major problem is resolved.
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Tuesday, September 1, 1970
Last night’s district meeting was a challenging, inspiring session for the elders. Following “Oh My Father” as opening hymn, Elder Christensen offered the opening prayer. In business session we briefly discussed the holding of an Independence Day commemoration in MIA Saturday evening since next Monday is Brazil’s birthday. I introduced the new scroll, number four, which begins today. Its theme is “I Am Nature’s Greatest Miracle.” Our first activity was a five-minute written evaluation of each of the other three elders, including such things as first impressions, strengths, weaknesses, and overall missionary image. Elder Blackham was invited to sing “I Am a Child of God.” A second activity involved a ten-minute self-evaluation, written to include how we thought others saw us and how we saw ourselves. These evaluations were distributed to the several elders and were studied briefly and individually. I shared a few remarks on the subject “Come unto Christ,” followed by a period of testimony bearing. Elder Blackham offered the benediction after we had sung “Behold, Fast Falls the Eventide.” Our abraços afterward were ones of greater love and deeper respect than before, for “had not our hearts within us burned.”
Perhaps it would prove instructive to record here for further reference the evaluations I received. From Elder Christensen first: “You have an emanating power of authority, that is, people are very inclined to believe that what you say is true because it almost always is. You are kind and usually patient and likeable. You have good habits and are thorough. You organize things well. You seem at times unsure of yourself or image before others when you should have no worry at all.”
From Elder Smith these observations: “One thing I can say in evaluating your image is that emotion really does show in your face. I believe sometimes it may hurt someone to know how disappointed or upset you are, when if you could cover it, a solution would come before the person is hurt. I think one thing you could work on a little is humility. You live a very righteous and godlike life except many times when you express or show these attributes they are in a way as to make other people feel smaller because of their faults. Help others to feel they are better than you even if they aren’t. Your missionary efforts are hard to criticize and so I’ll stop without trying.”
My companion, Elder Blackham: “Very sharp as far as missionary image is concerned. You are concerned for other people, which is a very good trait. Now that I know you better I am aware of this concern and innate gratitude. In improving on this strong point, the only thing I see is that of expressing more to others the concern that you have for them. Another capacity you have is that of being spiritual. This is another great characteristic. Unfortunately, however, you sometimes let my conversations or that of others rob you of this spirituality. If you could keep me aware of the Spirit I should have with me, I will be able to be a help instead of a hindrance. I enjoy your humility and also your ability to love others.”
Now that is five minutes worth of how I am seen in the eyes of those who live with me and know me somewhat. Concerning myself I wrote the following observations:
“In personal evaluation, as I suspect others might see me, I would offer: an inspired and quiet missionary. Any other traits would likely be overshadowed by that image. As to physical ability or beauty, negative, and rightly so even in my own sight. I see myself as one who loves the Lord, who wants to build His kingdom, seeking after heaven’s inspiration, but because of personal weaknesses (such as trusting in the arm of flesh, fear of men, straying thoughts) living far below my capacity. I love people fairly easily. Basically I find myself a grateful, happy person. My conscience is at ease. Other people are important to me, as are such things as friendship and love. Hypocrisy I don’t like, nor cruelty in any form. I often judge others and speak evil of others when I should not.”
Immediately before yesterday’s district meeting we saw Around the World in 80 Days at the São Luiz. This is the third time I’ve seen the show, the first as a small child, the second last year in Rio. It was uplifting, clean entertainment.
Good news arrived today by way of letter from President Johnson. A special district conference will be held September 10 with Elder Gordon B. Hinckley and his wife in attendance. President and Sister Johnson will be with them. We were asked to have as many members as possible at the Recife meeting. That was truly exciting news.
Tonight Elder Blackham went home teaching with Paulo Santos Filho, Elder Smith with Aldo, I with Edmilson. Elder Christensen stayed with Alexandre for the evening. Edmilson and I visited the homes of Paulo Santos, Vitória, and Aldo.
Inez directed last night’s family home evening on the subject of prayer. She did a good job.
Perhaps it would prove instructive to record here for further reference the evaluations I received. From Elder Christensen first: “You have an emanating power of authority, that is, people are very inclined to believe that what you say is true because it almost always is. You are kind and usually patient and likeable. You have good habits and are thorough. You organize things well. You seem at times unsure of yourself or image before others when you should have no worry at all.”
From Elder Smith these observations: “One thing I can say in evaluating your image is that emotion really does show in your face. I believe sometimes it may hurt someone to know how disappointed or upset you are, when if you could cover it, a solution would come before the person is hurt. I think one thing you could work on a little is humility. You live a very righteous and godlike life except many times when you express or show these attributes they are in a way as to make other people feel smaller because of their faults. Help others to feel they are better than you even if they aren’t. Your missionary efforts are hard to criticize and so I’ll stop without trying.”
My companion, Elder Blackham: “Very sharp as far as missionary image is concerned. You are concerned for other people, which is a very good trait. Now that I know you better I am aware of this concern and innate gratitude. In improving on this strong point, the only thing I see is that of expressing more to others the concern that you have for them. Another capacity you have is that of being spiritual. This is another great characteristic. Unfortunately, however, you sometimes let my conversations or that of others rob you of this spirituality. If you could keep me aware of the Spirit I should have with me, I will be able to be a help instead of a hindrance. I enjoy your humility and also your ability to love others.”
Now that is five minutes worth of how I am seen in the eyes of those who live with me and know me somewhat. Concerning myself I wrote the following observations:
“In personal evaluation, as I suspect others might see me, I would offer: an inspired and quiet missionary. Any other traits would likely be overshadowed by that image. As to physical ability or beauty, negative, and rightly so even in my own sight. I see myself as one who loves the Lord, who wants to build His kingdom, seeking after heaven’s inspiration, but because of personal weaknesses (such as trusting in the arm of flesh, fear of men, straying thoughts) living far below my capacity. I love people fairly easily. Basically I find myself a grateful, happy person. My conscience is at ease. Other people are important to me, as are such things as friendship and love. Hypocrisy I don’t like, nor cruelty in any form. I often judge others and speak evil of others when I should not.”
Immediately before yesterday’s district meeting we saw Around the World in 80 Days at the São Luiz. This is the third time I’ve seen the show, the first as a small child, the second last year in Rio. It was uplifting, clean entertainment.
Good news arrived today by way of letter from President Johnson. A special district conference will be held September 10 with Elder Gordon B. Hinckley and his wife in attendance. President and Sister Johnson will be with them. We were asked to have as many members as possible at the Recife meeting. That was truly exciting news.
Tonight Elder Blackham went home teaching with Paulo Santos Filho, Elder Smith with Aldo, I with Edmilson. Elder Christensen stayed with Alexandre for the evening. Edmilson and I visited the homes of Paulo Santos, Vitória, and Aldo.
Inez directed last night’s family home evening on the subject of prayer. She did a good job.
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Saturday, August 29, 1970
Today is the day of the biggest festa that has ever been seen in the Maceió Branch, the first annual (and possibly last) Feira Familiar. As one entered the front gate of the church, he was met by a money changer collecting entrance fees of Cr$3,00 per family or Cr$1,00 per person or Cr$0,50 for children. The next vital point was a ticket booth which sold ingressos of Cr$0,10 (100 beans) each to be used in the many booths.
Out in the garage we had a sponge throw, ring toss, fishpond, bottle throw, ball in the basket, dart throw, and ball in the mouth booths. The fishpond and bottle throw proved to be the most popular booths. Each of these booths was two ingressos each.
Inside we had the food booth, under direction of the Relief Society, selling popcorn, candy, hotdogs, punch, cookies, and cakes. Food is always popular. A marriage booth attracted what few teenagers showed up. A cakewalk and the quebra potes were both very popular. All the prizes won at the several booths and everything else we were trying to sell were featured in a general store, Lojas SUD. In every part the rooms of the church, the chapel excepted, were decorated. A carnival atmosphere was in the air.
Starting at 7:30 this morning we slipped over to the church to finish decorating and everything else incident to the fair’s opening at 3:00. How we ever made it I’ll never know, but we met the deadline and the doors opened on schedule. Afternoon traffic was slow. In the early evening almost everything stopped. All of a sudden, people showed up and we kept ourselves more than busy. Zezira showed up with the hotdogs at 7:00, not realizing that we were starting at 3:00. The festivities ran on until after 10:00 (and we had thought of stopping at 8:30).
The members at no point had ever caught on exactly the scale of this carnival we were planning. Hence, not as many people as we needed showed up. The purpose of all this was to raise money for an organ in an animating way. But some of the members did not realize money was involved and did not tell invited friends to come prepared. Without a doubt the fair was wholly animating.
The help we received from Elders Morrell and Prisbrey was invaluable. Never would the four of us survived without them. They leave tomorrow morning on the 6:00 Recife bus.
We collected Cr$463,00. Considering how many people attended, we must have wrung every penny out of them. That represents about Cr$230,00 profit. It if had not been for Aldo, the fair would have been a flop.
Out in the garage we had a sponge throw, ring toss, fishpond, bottle throw, ball in the basket, dart throw, and ball in the mouth booths. The fishpond and bottle throw proved to be the most popular booths. Each of these booths was two ingressos each.
Inside we had the food booth, under direction of the Relief Society, selling popcorn, candy, hotdogs, punch, cookies, and cakes. Food is always popular. A marriage booth attracted what few teenagers showed up. A cakewalk and the quebra potes were both very popular. All the prizes won at the several booths and everything else we were trying to sell were featured in a general store, Lojas SUD. In every part the rooms of the church, the chapel excepted, were decorated. A carnival atmosphere was in the air.
Starting at 7:30 this morning we slipped over to the church to finish decorating and everything else incident to the fair’s opening at 3:00. How we ever made it I’ll never know, but we met the deadline and the doors opened on schedule. Afternoon traffic was slow. In the early evening almost everything stopped. All of a sudden, people showed up and we kept ourselves more than busy. Zezira showed up with the hotdogs at 7:00, not realizing that we were starting at 3:00. The festivities ran on until after 10:00 (and we had thought of stopping at 8:30).
The members at no point had ever caught on exactly the scale of this carnival we were planning. Hence, not as many people as we needed showed up. The purpose of all this was to raise money for an organ in an animating way. But some of the members did not realize money was involved and did not tell invited friends to come prepared. Without a doubt the fair was wholly animating.
The help we received from Elders Morrell and Prisbrey was invaluable. Never would the four of us survived without them. They leave tomorrow morning on the 6:00 Recife bus.
We collected Cr$463,00. Considering how many people attended, we must have wrung every penny out of them. That represents about Cr$230,00 profit. It if had not been for Aldo, the fair would have been a flop.
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