Hola
la Familia,
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Well
where do I even begin. You would think that P days are nice and relaxing, but
they are so stressful because I have to do laundry, buy snacks, and write. But
I love every single second of it. This last week has definitely slowed down,
and I am able to get into a nice routine. It is pretty much wake up at
6:15 shower go to breakfast and eat, then go to class for 5 hours then eat some
more. Then class again, after that I go and run around and also work out. Then
back to class and eat and finish the day with more class. But it is amazing! Absolutely
amazing and I love every single second of it. The work is hard but I would not
trade it for anything. I weighed myself and I had gained 5 lbs. since getting
here. The rolls are just so good.
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On
Saturday we went to Northern Lima to proselyte. That was the most amazing, the hardest, and most humbling experience I have had so far. We were set up with either an older or a Latino companion from the CCM. I was set up with a Latino Elder
named Elder Paliza from Lima. He spoke about as much English as I did Spanish.
There was a huge language barrier. We struggled through planning our lesson to
teach. Then we went and hopped onto a bus and drove about an hour north of Lima.
The buses are so sketchy and everyone drives like maniacs. When we got there,
we went to a church and met up with a ward member to take each set of
companions around the village. It was unreal. I have never been so grateful for
anything in my life. There were just so many houses up the mountain and made
literally out of anything they could find. (Side note it smelled like strait
urine everywhere.) But the one inactive member we were supposed to go and teach
was not there, so we had to knock on doors for three hours. It was so so hard.
My companion did all the talking, I couldn't even understand what they were
saying in the first place. We made about 10 contacts and a few referrals here
and there but nobody let us into their house until the last house we went to.
We were just walking down the dirt road and I was constantly praying to know
what street to go down and which house to knock on. Deciding to knock on the last
house was just meant to be. We got into the house and there was an older lady
and husband and her older daughter and two children. We just talked to the
grandma and grandpa. It lasted about 45 minutes and I only taught her how to
pray that was it, but the spirit was definitely there. You could feel it so
strong. I think my companion invited her to go to church and finished reading
the pamphlet he taught her. Wow just so amazing how the spirit works and how
this is supposed to happen. Even though I didn’t understand anything for 4
hours, and was speaking broken Spanish it was unreal.
I
can't remember what day it was but we were walking out of the cafeteria after
lunch one day, and this dove was coming hot and drilled the wall above the
glass door right above our heads. It broke its neck and died about a minute
after the incident it was crazy. Yesterday we were lucky enough to see the sun.
I think it is the second time I have seen it since I got here. The pollution is
next level, the grounds crew is consistently power washing the ground, buildings,
plants, and trees; just everything.
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The
streets here in Lima by the CCM are really nice, but once you get out of the
city it is not nice whatsoever. Today I was taking a picture of a statue
to send back home and boom I stepped in dog crap, at least I hope it was dog crap.
But I thoroughly enjoy the city, and you can buy some pretty awesome stuff
here. I bought three woven ties with llamas or the temple on them. I bought a
sweet coin pouch made out of leather. I
also bought a ton of candy and drinks.
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My
District is comprised of: Elder Cooley (me), Elder Lee (companion), Elder Lorenzen (Herriman),
Elder Deangelo (Tooele), Elder Christensian (Colorado), Elder Layton (Arizona),
Elder Evens (Layton UT), Elder Beebe (Missouri), Elder Gessel (SLC), Elder
Bulkley (St George).
That
is my district we are all way close and probably the loudest out of all the
districts. We have some of the most spiritual moments I have ever had in my
life. We were meant to be together. I have found some amazing scriptures when
we all get into those conversations about doctrine. D&C 118:3 is a really
good one. I love finding my answers through the scriptures.
I
love everyone. Your faith has really helped me to be comforted and to work through
the hard times. Just stay faithful and keep enduring.
Love,
Elder Cooley
mucha amo
mucha amo
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