May 3rd
Hey mom! This week was kind of hard. We worked
really well! Had a ton of appointments and went out with a bunch of different
members, but when it came down to Sunday we fell short of what we had hoped
for.
This week we got to go check out a Chilean historic site,
the RH Huascar, a moniter style ironclad that the Chilean navy captured from
the Peruvians in 1870s. We took lots of fotos.
It was a really good experience. Now we know why half the streets here are
named the way they are! It was weird being escorted on a military naval base though.
Felt out of place, like I should be the one escorting. You will recognize that Elder Kenmner made an
appearance also. (the blonde from Lorenzo arenas)
This week our ward had the ward temple trip, so they took
the 8 hour bus ride up to Santiago to help out their ancestors and also
themselves! We were left to feed ourselves for lunch. Remember how the returned missionaries from
our Ward who served in Chile always talked about the Chilean hotdog, well they’re
called Completos. We made a LOT of them in the house cuz they’re
super cheap. I would have never thought to put tomato or guacamole on a
hotdog. It’s really good! Elder Bennion
shoveled down like 9 preparing for his fast.
He regretted that decision later. The dude just eats and eats and can’t
gain a pound, while my guata (gut) has seemingly begun to appear more and more
like I’ve been eating too much bread. Well, time to start dieting again.
Marioli and Belén had the "pleasure" of being
invited to go the country side this weekend... so they couldn’t come to church
or meet with us much. We think that Marioli is looking for some HUGE sign as an
answer . Belén seems more calm about
it, keep them in your prayers that they can receive an answer and recognize it
when it comes.
Sergio and Andrea are slowly learning the commandments.
He likes coffee, and she likes tea, but hopefully they can find the need to
change. She seems more open to that than he does. We will be visiting them this
week with our ward mission leader Hno Efrain Puchi. He's sweet, 30 year old
father of two, reminds me a lot of Ben in that he's got his head screwed on
pretty straight, We’re working very well
with him!
HUGE SUCCESS in family history! Got everything as far
back as like 7 generations. Please send
me more about Grandma Katie. Could you
update her info in family search and maybe put a photo? if not send me the info
and this Saturday I’ll upload it all!
Oh, Elder Bennion became a district leader. He is responsible
for 2 other sectors besides us. I’ll be sure to try to help him out as much as
possible as he tackles haha get it, he plays d line, this new challenging
assignment from president!
Love you!!!
Elder Watts
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