Yeah, everything is going pretty good. I dunno how to explain it. Everyday is still really really hard. Teaching is ridiculous, cuz I never know what to say. Spanish doesn’t feel like its gotten any better. I don’t really know. Yesterday, we did splits, me with a latino. We went to our sector, or area, and I had to try to find all the people and set return appointments and everything. It was really hard, but I honestly think I can do it. Just a lot of practice. But that’s the funny part. Though everything is still hard, its already Monday. Pday. It feels like I’ve been on my mission for 3 months, not two and a half weeks. Its really weird. But good, mostly. I know once I can teach and stuff, its gonna just be insanely fast, and before you know it, I’ll be back. Stupid college, finding a full time job at night, studying, having to date, and hopefully still having time to hang out with you guys and my friends. Whew, life is rough. But yeah, this week was good. Lotsa lessons, lotsa stuff. We teach like, 6 a day, and we walk everywhere. Mostly. We take taxis every once in a while, and they’re only like a dollar. Its pretty cool. I dunno. I really just wanna be able to just throw down some good lessons all the time. We`ll see.
Yeah. One really cool experience.We are teaching this guy, Hector. I don’t remember if I’ve talked about him yet. He’s so cool. Golden investigator. He accepts everything, and is so excited to be baptized. Oh man, he’s so awesome. But we teach him in the house of his sister, who also wants to now! Heck yes. But there’s one other. Shes a Testigua, or Jehovahs Witness. She always comes and asks us stupid questions during the lessons, and my comp always slams her down, because I don’t understand completely yet. But on Monday, she came in, and he was like "You know what, I would like to bear my testimony on this, and how I know its true." Oh ho ho, it was so cool. Super strong spirit. And his sister shut right up. Excellent. So good.
About the dirty clothes. We usually call a place, and they come pick up all of our dirty crap, but the bike that the dude usually takes was broke, so we waited some days, then finally just took them to a different place. I wore the same pants for like 5 days. Oh man, did they stink. But its all good now.
Ummm, what else interesting. Oh, we have ran out of water twice this week, heh heh. But its gross water anyway. It just sucks to not be able to wash dishes or anything. Other than that, nah. The packages, nothing. I was just saying if you ever decide to send one, which you honestly never do, (they’re expensive, and I am perfectly fine without one) it HAS to be under 8 pounds. That’s all. Weigh it and make sure. And it has to have a green customs sticker. Again, if you have questions, ask Parker. He probably knows. The bugs are not that bad. I actually have only used the lotion twice. I need to more. Again, Evenson said here is one of the worst spots for them. But oh well. I itch a lot in the mornings, but other than that, I’m good.
We do get mamitas. Everyday, for lunch, we go to a members house and they cook some stuff for us. I haven’t had anything really weird yet. Just rice and fish or rice and chicken, and always soup. But its pretty good, so far. One thing: I like onions now. They put onions in everything, raw or cooked. Both are good. I dunno. I still wouldn’t willingly put them on something, but I can eat them just fine. But the mamita doesn’t clean, or do laundry. We clean. Well, kinda.
My feet are a lot better. They are still sore, but it has progressively gotten easier and easier, so I’m glad for that one problem though. Elder Evenson had these exact same shoes as me, and he said that his broke after like 5 months. So I really hope that doesn’t happen with me, or that would just really suck.
Lastly, Spanish is still hard. I think I am still just picking up a little bit more, day after day, but I can’t be positive. Its hard to sit in the lessons and just know what they’re saying, but when I gotta speak, anticipating that I won’t understand what they say. Or worse, speaking and having it sound like I’m an idiot. But yeah, just keep going, I suppose.
Well, thanks for all the news from home. Its good to hear. Doesn’t sound like something insanely intense has happened yet, but I like hearing about it all. And no, it’s not too many letters. I still have time to always email back.
Well, yeah. I know that the Church is true. Everyday, I see it more and more. People have had a lot more joy, and I can see that they have a purpose. This gospel blesses lives, and families. I hope you have got some blessings from me being here. I believe it. I’m really trying hard, so he’s happy. I have a lot stronger testimony now, and I hope that it continues to grow as I’m out here.
I love you and miss you, and keep me in your prayers! Its almost been a month! Not really, but almost! Love you!
Love,Jace
Elder Reber