Fa, Snow already? Ive never been so
jealous of snow in my life. I will always enjoy winter so much more now. But
I've actually gotten used to it now, so its just a fact of keep moving even when
its super hot. But wow, sounds like a pretty crazy week for you guys. Of course
the week before Christmas always is, but even with all your other stuff going
on now, good work balancing all the time. Christmas break is basically my
favorite time of year. Just relaxing and doing nothing but watch tv, play xbox
with my boys, and eat good food. The best it can get. I also recieved my
package this week! THANK YOU SO MUCH! It was super nice to get all that stuff,
and the beef jerky almost brought me to tears.
So this week has been a service
oriented week. I dont know why everyone chooses to paint their houses in the
beginning of summer, but that is definitely the trend here. We went last week
to a friend of one of our members who has built a little apartment in the back
of her house to rent out but needs it painted first. We went last week for the
first time, then twice this week. We spent about fours hours working each time
and then she fed us lunch which was clutch because it is the end of the month
and we are crunching down on the little money we still have. But it is
interesting to see how the people are different even here. This woman is all
about quality and is pretty well off. The building was very well built, but
still just cinderblock and tin. But you cant paint on cinderblock, so the first
two days we primed the whole thing by painting a cement mix on it. Which doesn't
wash off very well in the shower. But it all worked out very well, and actually
looks pretty darn good if I say so myself. We also went a different day to a
different investigator to finish painting their house we started last week as
well. Really turning into the pretty seasoned painting crew here. But it is
really nice to get to work and just help people out for free. That makes a big
difference to these guys.
Also we had our branch Christmas
party on Saturday and it was very interesting. We invited all the members,
inactives, and some investigators, and it was attended by about five people not
involved in planning it. A little bit of a let down, but still a good night
with those that came. It was a little awkward because it started three hours
late because our relief society wasnt down making the gifts for everyone. Once
we started it was good and had some really good food, then after eating the
missionaries had a couple songs prepared, but it turned into just a group sing
along which was really fun. We had a fun time just singing everyones favorite
hymn and then some christmas ones too. Music is such a strong tool to bring the
spirit. That is why we start every lesson with a song. Usually a duet between
me and Dio. ( We are getting pretty good)
Also, last night was one of the
coolest things ever! Our number one investigator Dante is super active in his
Valdense church, and he invited us to their christmas worship service/musical
program. We called Presidente Smith and got special permission to go because it
started at nine at night, and was in their church. The program was in the back
of their church and there were just a bunch of seats put out. It was wierd to
have a christmas summer out door concert. There were two choir groups that
performed. The Rosorio choral group performed and were super good. They did a
bunch of a capella numbers and it was really good. Then the church choir did
their performance which the story of Christs birth mixed with a bunch of songs.
It was really interesting to watch and over all very good. They had a great
turnout and they all looked at us all very disapprovingly for the most part. We
just smiled the whole time and said hi to a lot of them. Dante was a champ by
introducing us to the pastor and some of his friends, and they were all super
nice. Even invited us to socialize after and eat with them. Thats the Christmas
spirit for ya. It was an awesome performance and it was a big deal to Dante to
have us there to support him. Gotta love it!
Well kiddos, cant wait to talk to
you all in a few days! Keep up the work and see you soon!
Love you all,
Elder Degn
LOVED SKYPING ON CHRISMAS!!!
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