Hi! I hope everything is going GREAT up north! I think it's
funny that the weather is warming up...because the temperature hasn't changed
much in the past...who knows how long. Hot hot hot! But I've noticed 2 things
this week about this season.
1. That EVERYONE and their parrot is eating mangos. Our
fridge is full of mangos right now
and
2. Everyone (well...kinda) is dying.
I'm thinking that there may be a correlation between the
two. Mango fever? Who knows? Haha good thing I'm immune!
But seriously, here when someone dies, the family pays
someone with a truck and loud speakers to drive around the town announcing the
death of their loved one to everyone and inviting them to their funeral. And it
seems as though every day there are 3 death announcements! It's pretty
sad...but funny...to hear all the announcements.
But anyway...moving on...haha. This was a gooooooooood week!
Because first of all,
G. WAS BAPTIZED!!
Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!!!!!!! The man who has been addicted to
marijuana for over 10 years has completely turned over a new leaf. Since I met
him, he has been fighting his addiction and he did it! He is so awesome! It has
been so cool to see his progress, because at first, he kept making up excuses
as to why he would give into temptation...but as we explained God's plan for
him...and the healing power of the Atonement of Jesus Christ, he began to
progress. The Atonement really does heal people. Christ suffered for every one
of us so that we can repent and be clean from all impurity! It's amazing!
G's countenance has completely changed. His family and friends don't
really support him, but now he has a new family in the branch. He is so happy.
And I'm happy for him!
Saturday, the day of the baptisms, was pretty crazy though.
The district (the 6 of us who work in the rama diriomo) had 8 baptisms
total...and there was a wedding too! But in the end, everything worked out!
Satan couldn't get in the way, even though he tried reaaal hard.
So i can't remember if i told you, but there is a nonmember
family who has pretty much adopted us. They're this cute little elderly family
that has always received the elders...and then we discovered them about a month
ago. They're not too positive as far as teaching goes, but they are so sweet.
Hno Gst said that he is my Nicaraguan dad. He's the one that wants me to
marry his son. Awkward. But he always calls us his ''palomitas''...which means
little doves. He's hilarious though. But he and his wife went to church this
week! Honestly, i think they just went out of commitment, but you never
know!
We found a really positive family this week! We contacted
them on the street and asked if we could visit them, and they said yes...so we
stopped by the next day and the hna said she had been waiting for us! and then
whenthe husband finished working, he came in...they were so excited to learn
more! It's the best feeling to be able to teach someone that truly wants to
learn more. They came to church this Sunday and seemed to like it...so we'll
see how things progress!
So to answer a few of your questions...
It still isn't raining every day, but rain is more common
now. We got caught in the middle of a downpour on Wednesday. It was pretty
hilarious. ALL the streets get flooded when it rains, but we were determined to
make it to a cita, so we forged through...but then i almost lost my shoes in
mud that was basically quicksand. It's times like those that I wish I had a
mental camara that could take pictures of instances like that. Good times.
Although I never put much stock into the whole ''dont get wet or else you'll
get sick'' thing. But it actually applies to me now. Bummer. The rain cools
things off...when it's raining...but after it stops, all the steam rises and
makes it even hotter. It's a strange concept.
The rama is pretty big. Asistence is usually around 105
people...the room gets packed by the end of the meeting. The crazy thing is
that the majority of the people there are converts who were baptized within the
past 5 years. There's a huge lack of priesthood holders so that we can make
diriomo into a ward...but we're getting there!
Zone meetings are 2 times a change...usually the week before
changes and one other time during the change. They're good...although it's a
bummer that the church that we meet in is far away from diriomo. There are only
4 hnas in my entire zone! District meetings are good. I forgot to say that I
had to teach district meeting a week or 2 ago. Hna B had been assigned,
but as she had changes, it passed over to me. But it worked out alright. I
talked about how we have to testify when we teach. It went well...I'll probably
have to teach more often now, because our district is small and 3 of the
missionaries are newbies..haha.
I think that answers your questions. This week as been a
fulfilling week as we've come home exhausted every night. It really is true
that there is nothing better than going to bed knowing you've worked your
hardest. I love this work so much!
I love you all and hope you have a wonderful week!
Love,
Hna MacKay
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