- We had a baptism! Hermana Claudia got baptized, and then gave an incredible testimony after that made about half the people in the room cry (I stayed strong, but it was kinda close). It was either the best or the second best of all my baptismal services :)
- The family of three couldn't get baptized because the papers didn't come
in time. Why? Because every government agency shuts down for the ENTIRE WEEK of
Semana Santa. This country amazes me sometimes. Anyway, we can't do the baptisms
this next week because of General Conference (more on that later), but they're
ready to get married on the 12th and baptized on the 13th! And I'm stoked about
it!
- We also are working on baptizing Claudia's mom on the 13th. She's kind of
a crazy lady. She LOVES the missionaries, but she's super stubborn and seems to
think she should wait to be baptized. She loved her daughter's baptism though,
so we're hoping that gives her the extra motivation she needs...
- I went on divisions twice this week, and did interviews on two other
days, each time outside of my own area. To be honest, it kinda wore me out. I
like just staying in my own area a lot better, but the zone had a bunch of
baptisms this week, so I got called into action a few times. I'm hoping next
week will be a little more tranquilo though.
- So they make some different (and really strange foods) for Semana Santa
here. First, is a green mango covered with honey. Second, is this thing called
hallote (ay-OH-tay), which is kinda like a bad-tasting pumpkin. That is also
covered with honey. And third, are these weird little fruits called ciruelas
(see-rue-EH-las). They kinda look like grapes, but they taste way worse than
grapes. Oh, and those are also covered in honey. (Side Note: I don't understand
the honey thing at all, cuz normally Hondurans don't like sweet stuff like
honey. But they drench stuff with honey during Semana Santa) Anyway, we had to
eat a meal with those three things three different times during the week. My
comp said he almost threw up. I faired a little better, but I'm glad this is
only a one-week thing here.
- It rained like CRAZY on Tuesday and Wednesday. We got drenched too, cuz
there really isn't a drainage system here. Both days, we were walking in water
almost up to our knees. But by far the best part of those days, was when my comp
just fell one day into water up to his belly button! You see, they have ditches
all over the place in this area, but when it floods, you can't see them at all.
My comp fell really bad one time, and then did it again a few minutes later (but
the second time wasn't as bad/funny). I came close one time, and almost my
entire leg went under. It was quite the adventure (I think there are pictures of
the aftermath on Facebook we went to a member's house right after and they took
pictures of us).
- I'm stoked for general conference this week! I hope everyone is able to
watch it, both here in Honduras and back in the States. It's kind of like a
vacation for us missionaries too, where we can get a spiritual boost as well. I
can't wait!
Anyway, thanks to all of you for your love and support! Have a great week!
Adios y que les vaya bien!
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