Hola Everyone!
This week has been the craziest so far on this
awesome adventure that is my mission. I arrived in Retalhuleu on Tuesday.
I had a new companion on the bus ride named Elder Graham. He´s a really great
guy. He was just a two weeker at the CCM. On the bus ride I finally got to see
more of Guatemala, including volcanoes, mountains, rainforests, and other
really cool phenomenons.
My new companion here in the field is Elder
Tumbaco. He´s from Ecuador and he´s training me in all things mission related.
Ive spoken more Spanish here in the mission field than probably my whole time
in the CCM (oops). My first area is Pueblo Nuevo which is up in the hills of
Retalhuleu. Its really hilly so its exhausting at times to go walking. Luckily,
It isn´t nearly as hot here as it is in Reu. It does rain a lot though!!! My
first day we were here, we were tracting and a rainstorm hit. I got drenched in
water and my shoes and socks were soaked. Umbrellas hardly do anything here,
especially when its raining sideways.
We´ve taught lots of lessons here. At the
beginning of the week, lots of people let us in to their houses to teach them
about the gospel. The weekend was a little bit more rough. Yesterday and Saturday we
met lots of people who said things like, ¨I already go to a church¨ or ¨I think
faith in Jesus is the only thing that I need to be saved.¨ It was a little
discouraging to be honest, but I´m gonna keep on trying my hardest to spread
this gospel because I know of its truth and the way that it can bless families
and make miracles happen.
As far as daily living, its pretty alright! So
far food hasnt been an issue here. Everything Ive eaten here has been tasty and
nothing has made me sick yet. Its kinda funny how things happen here. If you
want someone to give you water, you have to say ¨Ägua Pura¨. If you only say
agua theyll give you a Coca Cola or a drink of some sort. Also the transportation
here is nuts! Everyone crams into little transit vans, buses, and little red
taxis called Tuc Tucs. I still have no idea how to get around this place so Ive
been relying on my trainer to get us from point A to point B. The roads are so
confusing!
Today we got together as a Zone at a chapel
and played some games. We played volleyball, ping pong, ultimate frisbee, and
stuff like that. Its really nice to have a break from working. Anyway, we have
a lesson planned for a family named Calderon here that were gonna show a
movie.. Ill leave the email here. Also, forgot my camera adapter at home so I
only have these pictures this week. Ill send more next Monday!
Hope everyone has a great week! Read your
scritpures and go to church!
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