Hey! Happy March! The crazy winter months are coming to a
close! That's pretty awesome...oh wait, it's still about the same for me. One
day, I'll come back and die of hypothermia, but until then, I'm enjoying the
Nicaraguan heat that increases every day.
So this week was great! It started out with a bang, when we
had to go to Managua on Tuesday...that was interesting. Especially getting to
and from the hospital...yep. Have I ever explained how transport works here?
Well, let me tell ya...it's not too glamorous. To get to and from Jinotepe, we
pay 8 cords to go in a taxi, which is fine. But then from Jinotepe to Managua,
everyone piles into a little microbus...and that's when it gets interesting.
The micro should reasonably fit about 15 people semicomfortably, but the driver
wants to cram as many people as possible, so about 25 people end up in the bus.
On the way there, it wasn't too bad...just that they were blasting annoying
ranchero music the entire time...it's always a good time...haha. We ended up
staying at the hospital for about 8 hours, but not because anything crazy
happened...we just had to wait. But now my comp is better! We left around rush hour,
which made things more interesting. We had to flag a bus from the highway, but
the only one going to jinotepe was really full, but that didn't matter...they
crammed us right in there and I stood in a cramped little micro (but
practically sitting on a stranger's lap) for a good hour until i could sit
down. And since im tall, my neck was touching the ceiling. Goooood times!
Pretty funny though. I was laughing about it the entire time. I was never
happier to see the Welcome to Rosario sign...haha. I love Nicaragua.
So that was the crazy adventure of the week...although
looking back, I feel like the entire week was full of laughter. I'm not sure if
I've gotten funnier since going out on the mission or if latinos just think I
am absolutely hilarious, but they are always laughing when I'm around...It's
pretty funny. I guess I have a Nicaragüense sense of humor...haha
The work here is progressing little by little. It's been
pretty slow lately, but it just means we need to work harder. A is doing
great! He is progressing, although some of the members have told us some
interesting stories about him...let's just say that he used to not be a very
good guy. But apparently he has changed a ton over the years...and the Gospel
will change him more! We haven't been able to track down Yamil this week...he
has been coming home from work late every night...but I'm hoping we'll find him
soon! It makes me sad when we can't teach investigators...I remember when I
used to get so scared to teach in the the beginning of my mission, but now it's
my favorite part! I love helping others learn about the Restored Gospel of
Jesus Christ!
So you asked about my spanish...well, I still don't speak
perfectly, but I do get around pretty well! I just need to start speaking a
little more latino...or al}t least Nicaraguan. When they talk, they change the
tone of their voice all the time. It's like the typical missionary lilt, but it
happens in the middle of the word. But I really do love Spanish! I'm so
grateful for the chance to learn this beautiful language. I almost always study
the scriptures in Spanish...it helps me notice parts that I never paid
attention to before. It's pretty awesome.
So did you hear anything about an earthquake in Nicaragua?
Honestly, I have no idea how big or bad it was, but hey, there was an
earthquake here at about 3:30 am on sunday morning...apparently it was pretty
bad. I wouldn't know...I was dead asleep...and so was Hna N...haha. It
had been a long day and we went to bed early and when we got up, the ZL called
to ask if we were ok and I was way confused...and then everyone was talking
about it at church. It was a bummer that I missed out on a cool earthquake
experience, but at least I got a good night's sleep!
That's fun that everyone...well almost everyone...haha..will
be together to celebrate Karen's bday a little early! Be sure to take some
pictures for me!
Well, basically, the Church is true! I knew it before, but
now I know it even more...if that even makes sense. I love being able to share
my testimony with anyone who will listen to me. Lots of times, it falls on deaf
ears, but it doesn't even matter. I love this gospel so much! I hope if
anything, the people I meet can see that.
I hope you all have a wonderful week! I love you all!
Love, Hna MacKay
(Posted by her Mom)
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