Monday: We went to go play Conch
Soccer! The whole zone went to go play. It was so much fun! We took some sick
action pictures. I will send them to you. Soccer is really fun even though I am
not super good a it. But that was actually about all that happened that day.
We were late to working because we had to get a Elders bike but we got mixed up on where it was and was pretty much lost so there was a lot of time that was lost.
We were late to working because we had to get a Elders bike but we got mixed up on where it was and was pretty much lost so there was a lot of time that was lost.
Tuesday: After District meeting we went
to Pizza Patron. A pizza place where we got a Large pizza for $3.99. It was
pretty good, I downed the whole thing. We got it on our way to Downtowns house
to check out their 1,000 lbs of ties that they got on Monday. I took pictures
of their house and of the ties. That was more ties than I have ever seen in my
life!!!! We went out and worked on Bikes. It was a hot and sweaty day. But
never the less I actually enjoy riding a bike. When I got home I am going to
get one. But that night we ate with the Garza family for dinner. They gave me two
giant plates that each had chicken wing and thigh. Not like KFC stuff but
like cooked at home. Also like spaghetti with a green sauce and a bunch of vegetables.
I was absolutely stuffed. Also an ice cream cone which almost made me go over
the top and throw up. Good thing I didnt.
Wednesday: We went out on bikes again.
It was also a hot and sweaty day. Usually it is always humid too. But we went
to lunch with the Castillos. I had floutas with like pickled pig skin. Then I
also had two tacos of bisteak (just steak) and also two tacos of barbacoa
(which is like a mixture of cow cheek, tongue, and brain). It is good though, I
like it. But later that night we were walking down the street to get our bikes
when a lady asked for our help. She asked if we could help her get rid of some
of her couches. There were three of them. What we did was picked them up and
threw them over the fence to the side of the street. It was pretty cool. I have
never thrown couches before! I wasnt able to get a picture though. We set up a
return appointment with the lady but she wasnt there when we went back another
day.
Thursday: That day I went on exchange
with Elder Bawden. He is the district leader and also one of the Elders that is
in our apartment. Almost absolutely nothing happened that day. We had a super
crazy contact where we got in someones door and started teaching in like 30
seconds. We walked up and they were getting groceries from their car. They
dropped something and so Elder Bawden just took stuff from her and followed the
lady into her house. Then like their daughter came out and we just started
talking. Seriously it took like 30 seconds. After it was over we just got back
to the car and started laughing about it. Then when we were at our apartment
for lunch a dude came to our door and asked if he could use our phone so he
could call some people to come get him. He told us that he had just hopped over
the fence that morning. He showed us a cut that he got on his hand from
climbing the fence. He asked for a little food so we gave him some then he was
on his way. It was pretty cool and interesting.
Friday: We went out and worked on bikes
again. As usual it was hot and all. But for lunch we went to Sis Izaguierres
house. I got a picture of what we ate. In the meat was green slices. That was
actually cactus. Yummy!!! Yep...thats all. haha
Saturday and Sunday:........nothing.
Nothing was just happening and we couldnt really find or talk to a lot of
people.
Alright so now I will try to
answer your questions.
- Yes I got those two packages.
- Mission rules.
6:30 - arise
6:30-7:00 - work out
7:00-8:00 - eat, shower, and prepare for day
8:00-11:00 - studies, including
personal, companion, and Spanish studies.
11:00-9:00 pm is working.
We take a lunch hour but not a dinner.
Usually people will give us something
or sometimes we are just stuffed from having lunch or dinner with some
families.
or sometimes we are just stuffed from having lunch or dinner with some
families.
9:00-9:30 - planning
9:30-10:30 - do whatever and prepare
for bed.
- I am still living on Chaparral Street.
This next coming week is transfers and so
next Monday I will be able to let you know if I am staying here or going
somewhere else in the mission.
next Monday I will be able to let you know if I am staying here or going
somewhere else in the mission.
- On Sundays I go to the Spanish branch
and also the English ward every week.
The English ward has all of the missionaries in Brownsville because thats
the only English ward in the Brownsville area. Everyone here just covers
the Brownsville area.
The English ward has all of the missionaries in Brownsville because thats
the only English ward in the Brownsville area. Everyone here just covers
the Brownsville area.
I am super super excited for Allison
and Steven!!!! ITs just super cool. haha that is so awesome that Josh is back.
I cant wait to see him again in just a little over 18 months.
-Elder Dawson
House pictures: two study rooms.
House pictures: two study rooms.
