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| Wow, there are a lot of dogs around here !! |
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| The locals are grumpy when they can't play soccer :( |
Hola!
Primero, sorry for not writing yesterday. Argentina has these random lazy holidays where no one works and everything shuts down. I don't think they're celebrating anything in particular ...it's just another day to not work. This one's called "feriado."
It has been super rainy here lately. And it's always a sad day when the neighborhood soccer field floods. The locals just get kinda' grumpy.
And there are a TON of dogs here, like ...super tons. It's crazy. But the puppies are sure cute.
So a lot has happened recently.
A few weeks back, I created a list of "Keys to receiving guidance from the Holy Ghost" for my personal studies. Each "key" had a ton of scriptural references as well as references out of Preach my Gospel. President Heyman is always encouraging us to receive inspiration in our callings as missionaries, so I thought I'd really study the topic. I sent it to him to look over and give me some advice. He ended up loving it so much that he sent it out to the entire mission. :)
Also, wow, the assistants called me and Elder Sufia this last week to personally congratulate us on our numbers ...seems like we had a pretty good week. :)
And my comp knows how to do the Haka!! ...I'm trying to get Elder Sufia to show me so I can film it and learn, but he is stubborn. I'm sure with time, I'll wear him down ;-)
Primero, sorry for not writing yesterday. Argentina has these random lazy holidays where no one works and everything shuts down. I don't think they're celebrating anything in particular ...it's just another day to not work. This one's called "feriado."
It has been super rainy here lately. And it's always a sad day when the neighborhood soccer field floods. The locals just get kinda' grumpy.
And there are a TON of dogs here, like ...super tons. It's crazy. But the puppies are sure cute.
So a lot has happened recently.
A few weeks back, I created a list of "Keys to receiving guidance from the Holy Ghost" for my personal studies. Each "key" had a ton of scriptural references as well as references out of Preach my Gospel. President Heyman is always encouraging us to receive inspiration in our callings as missionaries, so I thought I'd really study the topic. I sent it to him to look over and give me some advice. He ended up loving it so much that he sent it out to the entire mission. :)
Also, wow, the assistants called me and Elder Sufia this last week to personally congratulate us on our numbers ...seems like we had a pretty good week. :)
And my comp knows how to do the Haka!! ...I'm trying to get Elder Sufia to show me so I can film it and learn, but he is stubborn. I'm sure with time, I'll wear him down ;-)
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| Making "temples" with toothpicks and puff balls ...we had a blast! |
So looks like we might have a few baptisms coming up. We are currently teaching V's brother's family. They still need to get married, but I suspect we'll baptize the kids not too long from now, and the parents in a couple weeks ...so let's hope and pray. :)
So, I'm sure it will come as no surprise when I tell you that we walk a lot here in Argentina ...I mean, a lot a lot. Turns out about a month ago I developed an ingrown toenail. Ouch! Long story short, it never got better, and finally yesterday I got it taken care of ...Argentine style. That was such a delightful experience. ;)
But all is better now.
Love,
Elder Travis Clemons
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| I'm always amazed to see these tiny homes ...with a sweet dish!! :D |
