Ah, how ya'll doin? It's been a crazy day, and a pretty crazy week too.
To start things off, my current companion Elder Terry (from el Callao, Peru) has changes tomorrow. We've been busy cleaning and packing and goodbying today. We'll find out what kind of things the Lord has in store for me tomorrow.
Last Thursday was Zone Conference. It was really good. Sis. Hicken said that "If you're sleeping in in the mornings, you're telling the Lord you love sleep more than Him (Juan 14:15)". Wow, what a statement. It was a good and inspiring day. I got your sweet valentines package last Thursday. I was told I got a couple other letters but my naughty zone leaders left before giving them to me. I hope tomorrow I can find what once was lost. Also, Pres. Hicken asked me to thank you, Mom, for making me learn piano. He said it's been a blessing to all the mission and to many other members. It was a nice thing of him to say, and it's all for you :)
Nathan, happy birthday to you on Sunday! Also to Mark. Are they really 17 and 18? I'll have to see it to believe it.
Saturday we were able to get Jorge and Rosa married, interviewed and baptized all in the same day. It was a busy day, but a very beneficial one. They're such sweet people, and I would say the most prepared converts I've baptized on my entire mission. They were confirmed on Sunday during Sacrament meeting.
Hna. Rosa made us delicious green enchiladas with steak today (my favorite!) as a goodbye gift to Elder Terry. He's been a great companion and I've learned a lot from him. I know it was the Lord's will to have him as my companion this last cycle.
Zuleima's mom, Azucena, had to celebrate her birthday yesterday and couldn't come to church. Too many birthdays lately. I think it's time for a break. But they seem to be progressing. We told her that the Virgin Mary is just a myth and that it's not from God. She accepted that teaching very well. If she can get over that tradition so easily, she should have no problem getting over all the rest.
Well I've been to the temple, but we're not allowed to do a session except for Christmas and as a goodbye present. It was a blessing to go with the Molanga Branch so frequently. Also, I've checked the museum and it says they're closed on Mondays. (How convenient of them). I'll try and figure out a way to go there sometime. If not, it'll have to wait until after.
Elder Terry says the food is way different, and he hates Mexican food. He makes me look like a pig because he never wants to eat anything ha ha. But I still love it! He's from Lima, a town called El Callao. Supposedly it's a dangerous area.
Ha ha poor Japanese girls! Fortunately we've had zero pest problems since the "Rosita the rat" incident. It's getting warmer here lately too, but I hope that doesn't mean more bugs.
Wow, it is a small world! You seem to always have amazing little connections with people everywhere you go! I bet that's always neat.
Sorry to not have much time today, but I'll send pictures next week. I love you all and hope you have another great week of March.
Elder Jordan Keele
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