TEMPERLEY, Argentina - Hey family!!! HAPPY WEDNESDAY! Sorry for the mix-up on days but this
week we had the wonderful opportunity to go to the temple here in Buenos
Aires!!!! :) WOOOOO! We went to the
temple today and it was amazing to say the least. I haven’t been to the temple
in nine months and I have missed it a lot. I just felt so happy the whole time
and still cant stop grinning. I am at a different cyber today and it wont read
my card so unfortunately no photos until next week. This week has been great as
always.
Our ward really wants to strengthen the missionary work so we have
decided to have classes and activities every week. At 6pm every Saturday we
have classes of English and piano. Elder Agusto teaches piano and guess who
teaches English.... yep me (ha the only person who can speak English in the
ward). We have only had one class so far
but it went really well! I taught the alphabet, numbers and personal pronouns. It
is fun to hear the people speak English. Their voices totally change. The activity
went well and we had a great turnout. We played ¨voley¨ and futbol. bahaha
never felt so “white girl” in my life. I need to work on my futbol skills for sure! Someday I will
be good. lol It was a great experience though and a lot of investigators,
members and less actives came.
Mom asked me about siestas, food and a few other things here in Argentina.
Yes, there are siestas during the day around 2-5 pm. It makes things
interesting to say the least. The stores close down and everyone goes home to
nap. So lucky us as missionaries we get to go wake everyone up fom their naps
lol. Not everyone naps but a lot do.
The food is good. I like it pretty well. Everything is cold
including rice, potatoes, veggies, because it is so hot here. I like it but I
think I am going to love winter also. I
love the sun and all but I am a winter type of girl! hee hee
Our pension is pretty nice and I feel spoiled everyday. In Buenos
Aires the lights and water get cut a lot because there are so many people
needing electricity and water so they choose sections to cut for a bit.
Interesting no? We have only been cut a few times but there are some
missionaries who have gone a week without light and water. Good thing the
church teaches us to be prepared and we have water in storage :)
The houses are waaaay different of course. Everyone has bars on the
windows and fences. To ¨knock¨ on the door, we clap. haha seriously. Imagine me
just chilling clapping my hands away... yep that is me. Alot of people don’t
have bells and the door is too far away so we clap to get their attention. I
love Argentina! Learning new things daily!!!
We have a baptism next week! :) Not Hinda, still working with the
smoking with her but another investigator, Evelyn. She is solid. She is from a
part member family. She is 9 years old and super duper smart, seriously.
Working with part member families is great because she has the support of the
ward and her family. She and her family are recent converts of about six
months. I am really excited for her and the decision she is making, especially
at such a young age. This week I have truly come to understand what it means to
¨become as a little child¨ SO
important!! Working with Evelyn has made me realize it even more. Children are
very Christ like, innocent and very smart and FULL of faith. That’s what I love
the most... Evelyn’s faith. She is willing to put her faith to the test and ask
her Heavenly Father if it’s right or wrong.
Well I wish I could share some photos because I have lots this week
but unfortunately I can’t. Have a great week and enjoy. Smile and laugh lots
for me! Remember who you are and whom you represent!!!
Con amor,
Hermana Newman :)
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