Hello there,
Firstly, thanks for all the emails, I really have the coolest family out there. J But really, its true.
Well this week was a little rough around the edges but my companion and I came out of it learning a bunch, about missionary work, our investigators, and how we can improve as missionaries.(Tons to improve there ), I'll spare you the boring details haha, but just know that But we made some personal goals and companionship ones to help us make those changes come to pass. That’s why we have goals right? I remember mom and dad trying to teach me about making and carrying out goals. I didn’t really understand what you guys were saying about making the goal and the steps to achieve it until I came out here. You have a goal, ok, big deal, what are you going to do to achieve that goal? When are you going to do it? Things like that. I can't say that I am an amazing goal maker now, but I can say that I understand it a little better. Its kinda important to know about if you are going to help people make goals that will change their lives. GOALS=essential to achieve potential. Got it.
Sunday was the 4 year anniversary from the death of Cesar’s son. He had asked us if there was anything we could do in the church or at his house for the anniversary.(Very common in the Peruvian culture due to the strong catholic influence.) So we asked the branch president if there was abything we could do, and he suggested that we dedicate the grave. So we had the opportunity to do the ordinance with him and his family in the cemetery yesterday. It was a really powerful experience. It was my first time, and It helped me understand a little more about the plan of salvation, and what God really has in store for us in this life and the next. We could all feel the spirit, and we know that it really helped Cesar in his personal progress, and we are so grateful for that.
Elder Barrios and I are really enjoying our time working together. Elder Barrios is from Guatemala and they had a strong earthquake near his house recently( don’t know if you heard…) But thankfully his family is alright, a little bit of damage to the house but they are alright. Prayers for the people in Guatemala would always help J .
Off the topic, Laura mentioned that it was getting close to Christmas in her letter, and it reminded me how me and my comp were so excited that we decided that on November 1 we were going to start listening to the Christmas music that we had. November first rolled around, we threw in the Christmas music…….and about after 10 minutes, we decided to never listen to Christmas music again haha. It was like this jazzy Christmas music that talked about snow and hot chocolate and family, so we decided to wait on that haha.
Ive heard that its getting a little chilly there, muwahahaha. I got a nice burn today, just so you guys know lol. During the week, I don’t burn, just pday when we are playing in the sun all day. But when dad said that the garage was all cleared out for the Porche, He ALMOST had me, I knew that you guys got the new mazda, but for a second I was like, ¨wait…….it can´t be¨ youre so funny dad. But you cant fool me, I know that youd be too excited to not tell me about it J . But good luck with the band gig!
