Buenas tardes!
Transfers week! Wow! Already? Again? So I think the days are only like 5 hours long now instead of 24. I’m not exactly sure how, but really that’s what it feels like.
So this week was transfers week, aka craziest and fastest week of the universe for the office, and well sadly to say, it made me a little sad. This week all the new missionaries arrived on Tuesday and we had the whole introduccion presentation that we do as the secretaries and all that fun stuff. But with every group of new missionaries coming, another one leaves, and this week the legendarios left the mission…. L Yes the legendaries…. That means Elder Selman (the first assistant that I met that went with me in my first taxi in Barranquilla from the airport, from Tremonton), Elder Muir (Idaho), Elder Frost (Arizona), Elder Kletzli (the tall red head that was my first zone leader, Kaysville), Elder Miller (Assistant, friend of Brent Ray and John, from Roy), etc…. All of the powerful leaders. And 90% of the gringos. Que tristeza… (what sadness) It was sad to say goodbye to them. I tried to take pictures with all of them as they were leaving in the van to the airport. But the bright side is that I will be able to see the majority of them when I get home because almost all of them live super close! :D
Apart from that, this week my companions and I also had transfers, más o menos. We were changed areas. Now there are two sisters in our old area and the old area of the assistants. Now we and Elder Hansen and Elder Salinas share the area Modelo. We are in one half and they in the other. Yesterday we had our first opportunity to get out and work and Elder Pucha and I went and we contacted the whole time. Our area is more than anything big apartment buildings and really big rich houses. The people as far as we have seen don’t like us. But that is no reason to give up hopes! Elder Pucha and I actually found a more humble place near the borders of our area and we were able to contact a few people there. No one accepted a visit in the moment, but a lot said we could pass another day. So we will be giving a good follow up in that part of the area.
What else happened this week?... I think that is about it. Not much else. J I’m happy. We’re all happy.
Here’s a quote I would like to share.
"As you continually seek opportunities for learning and growth, you will increase your knowledge and testimony of the gospel. You will be strengthened in your desire always to choose good over evil and to accept responsibility for your choices. You will learn to nurture others and play a major part in building the kingdom of God through your righteous service beginning within your own family."
—Ardeth G. Kapp, "Together in Righteousness"
May we all keep learning all we can. Especially about the gospel. It is through the gospel that we will find success in all other things. Siempre vale la pena de hacer lo bueno. (It is always worth it to do what is good).
Well, I love you all! Keep on doing what is right, even if you stand alone!
Hasta lueguito!
ÉLDER HALES
Secretario de Salud
Misión Colombia Barranquilla
Hasta lueguito!
ÉLDER HALES
Secretario de Salud
Misión Colombia Barranquilla
Here are the photos. The one of the Civil War is for Matt and Bryce ;)
The one of the baptism is an investigator called Sister Lauris Meza. She was baptized last Saturday and I confirmed her the next day, Sunday. Elder Carreon was going to baptize her but then decided that it would be a good experience for another young man in the ward to do it.
Well, The time has arrived again.
I love you all so much! Remember that it is always worth it to do what is right! Even when we stand alone.
Be of good cheer against opposition.
Wow I loved that awesome quote and picture of the family history! That is so awesome! I wish we could do more family history here. Actually as of now I haven't done any here in the mission.... Not very many people have computers and it's difficult to be able to bring the people to the family history center which is in the stake center here.
But that makes me so happy about everything else! Emma Jemma will do just great in 7th grade. Gracie Goo Goo will do well too in 5th. :) They are smart whipper snappers ;)
Oh quick question! Elder Jorgensen gave you guys the bag of stuff I sent with him? It has my sd card that needs to be fixed and amiibos for Matt and Bryce and some super old letters I wrote at the beginning of the mission. I don't think I will be sending letters home here in the mission. It costs a ton. Like 30 dollars just to send a letter...
Well I love you so much Mommoo. Thank you for all your help. Let's hope the package gets here soon. Elder Salinas (over the pacakges) said it should get here Monday or Tuesday.
Take care of the fam! Tell Matt that he needs to talk to Bryce. Bryce is feeling a bit lonely.
Hasta lueguito!
For the Matt and Bryce
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