Monday, December 9, 2013
So for the Mate tea...we
can drink it but it depends on how we drink it. We cannot drink it in Bombia´s
which are like a cup-type thing that the people put the herb in. They put water
and sugar in it then drink it with a metal straw thing that has holes in the
end to keep the herb out and only let the water through. We cannot drink it
this way but we can drink it from tea bags. We can have the herb, but we have
to filter it.
So this week has been hot and we
worked hard. We have a lot of people that we are working with. Some are
progressing and some are not. We are finding different people around our area.
some are interested and some are not. This past Sunday we didnt have
any investigators in the church. This is the first week that we havent had
anybody. We dont know why. We had people committed for sure. At least 6 or so
were supposed to come for sure but no one did. We set some goals last night so
that we could work harder to do it. We feel that we are losing time trying to
talk to those that arent chosen or prepared and arent ready for the gospel just
yet. One of the goals that we set is we are going to try harder to find by the
Spirit the people that are prepared and are willing to act on the message that
we share, to be able to recognize with the people that we are working with in
one way or another are ready and are willing to act and progress. Its hard work,
but its necessary.
Today we played Soccer with a couple
members and some of Claudia´s kids and friends. I am alright, but all the kids
are younger and can do all sorts of tricks. It was tiring. I am a little burnt
in some of the places that are usually covered by my church clothes. It helps
so that I wont be looking completely like a hillbilly when I get back. I have a
tan line all the way up my neck. It looks weird when I wear a t-shirt.
Afterwards we went and ate empanadas with a PM [part member] family. Also the family of Maxi.
We are still trying to work with him. This last week was hard to be able to
talk to him and really have a lesson.
By the way today is Ben Hadlocks
birthday!
On Wednesday we are traveling to
Santiago in the afternoon. We are having a conference with a member of the 70.
I dont remember his name but he served in this mission a long time ago also. I
am looking forward to this opportunity I have to learn more about the gospel
and what the Lord needs of me right now.
That is my week! Im
happy that your week was good! Thank you for the recipes! [deviled eggs and egg nog] I will see what I can
do with them. Translate them first. ha
I hope that you have great week with work and school. I dont remember if I told you but here they just got out of school. Its weird cause back home its winter and chilly, but here its hot and summer break. But anyway I love you all! Hi Jared!
I hope that you have great week with work and school. I dont remember if I told you but here they just got out of school. Its weird cause back home its winter and chilly, but here its hot and summer break. But anyway I love you all! Hi Jared!
Elder Dawson
