Lots of Changes

Hello from Brazil everyone! 


It's been pretty crazy getting here and unfortunately I don't have any pictures because they're all on my phone, and I don't have it anymore! 
It's very, very different here and it's taking a lot of serious adjustment. But, I'm getting there! I'm also getting much much better at Portuguese every day and I can testify that the gift of tongues is real!! I started this week in Tacoma, and my last day was at Zions Camp with half the mission. It was so good to see so many people I love before I left, but it was some hard goodbyes. I flew here and it took about a day and a half to finally get here but when I did I met my companion Elder Rechetnicou (hey-shech-nee-cow) and now we are in the beautiful ward of Caiuá! We double cover Caiuá and Parque Dos Tropeiros. Everything is over zoom so I haven't got to meet anyone in the ward yet but I'll adjust and get used to it. 

I love you all so much and thank you for your support! You're all amazing and remember to pray!

Love, Elder McKee

From Mom:  Josh is one of 15 American’s in his mission.  He said his Companion knows as much English as Josh knows Portuguese, so there is a lot of google translate happening.  His Mission President and Wife are from Utah, so it was nice for him to be able to talk to them when he arrived.  They won’t be doing any door knocking because they don’t have time.  Since the beginning of the year Josh’s area has had 7000 referrals from people who want to learn more.  They are busy down there.  All he has eaten so far is pizza, because it can be delivered very inexpensively.  But on p-day they did go to the zone leaders and bbq’d a lot of meat, so that was good.
1/2 Tacoma Mission
At the airport, ready to fly to Brazil.

New Companion, Elder Rechetnicou
Calling to tell us he made it to Brazil.
 President and Sister

Comp with a sign.  President made up a word because there wasn't one in Portuguese "to flood" 
as in flood the earth with the gospel.
On the balcony of apartment.  Building is lime green.
Trying to catch the sunset.
Father's Day! 

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