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Monday, March 28, 2011
Cleanliness is next to Godliness.....
I always show up to the missionary apartments and they are napfests. My first goal, always, is to clean things up. There is just a different feeling after I’m done and a much better place for the spirit to dwell.
I LOVE FAMILIES!!!!!
President Tervort focuses so much on the family, and I’ve realized more and more the importance of a good family. We report how many families we find and baptize. They truly are the purpose of life. When Adam and Eve were kicked out it must have been pretty gloomy, but the commandment to have kids must have made them so happy. Lehi’s son, Jacob, who was born in the wilderness, was born in a time of much affliction. I just know that he was a comfort to his dad and family. God always gives us what we need to be happy, and that which makes us most happy is the family. What a comfort it is. I hope that makes sense. I just love my family!
I love this work and know the church is true. We get to hear from a living prophet of God next week. Pray to feel the witness of his calling and you’ll know for sure. Love ya!!!
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Mariachi Yell
Elder Cervantes was in a mariachi band and was the yeller. I was so happy when I found that out that I took this video.
Elder Juarez, my new companion
Sunday, March 20, 2011
A few questions about Mexico City:
Are you in a tall apartment building?
I am not, but there are a bunch. In my area right now the tallest is 5 floors. Mostly there are houses crammed together and made out of cement or something. There are pieces falling of of all the houses. It seems like some might just fall over. Poor buildings.
*Do you do your own laundry or do you have everything dry cleaned?
We wash clothes with an Hermana that has a washer and they dry in our apartment or outside. I only took stuff to the dry cleaners because they were looking pretty rough.
*What are the meals like?
We eat every day at 2 o clock-ish with the members. They make a lot of food. I don’t really know how to describe it. A lot of tortillas, some salsa (They are all so impressed that a white kid can eat spicy hot food), meat, beans, and some flavored water.
*Do you wish you had some Ranch Dressing? (Almost everything John ate here at home had Ranch dressing or ketchup on it)
Sometimes yes. We could get some at the store, but usually I really want it when we are served salads. Here salads are straight up lettuce and some veggies without any dressing. I’m not the biggest fan, but that’s what goes down.
*What do you do on P-days?
Wash clothes, shop, (we played soccer and basketball today), clean the apartment, email, write letters, have a meeting and get back to work. We visited a Cathedral the other week - so big and abominable.
*Will there be any chance to play soccer?
The ban on soccer has finally been lifted. We played today. I scored some for ya mama.
*What’s your branch like? Do you meet in a real chapel?
We meet as a ward and we meet in the stake center that has two chapels - pretty legit. In Elder Morley’s new area, they have a branch and the building looks smaller than our garage. Nice. Still true.
*Are there definite seasons in Mexico City?
It is hot in the day, then it cools off. The seasons are less defined. I think it will get a little hotter and then cool off a little through the year. I think there is a rainy season as well. YES!
I am not, but there are a bunch. In my area right now the tallest is 5 floors. Mostly there are houses crammed together and made out of cement or something. There are pieces falling of of all the houses. It seems like some might just fall over. Poor buildings.
*Do you do your own laundry or do you have everything dry cleaned?
We wash clothes with an Hermana that has a washer and they dry in our apartment or outside. I only took stuff to the dry cleaners because they were looking pretty rough.
*What are the meals like?
We eat every day at 2 o clock-ish with the members. They make a lot of food. I don’t really know how to describe it. A lot of tortillas, some salsa (They are all so impressed that a white kid can eat spicy hot food), meat, beans, and some flavored water.
*Do you wish you had some Ranch Dressing? (Almost everything John ate here at home had Ranch dressing or ketchup on it)
Sometimes yes. We could get some at the store, but usually I really want it when we are served salads. Here salads are straight up lettuce and some veggies without any dressing. I’m not the biggest fan, but that’s what goes down.
*What do you do on P-days?
Wash clothes, shop, (we played soccer and basketball today), clean the apartment, email, write letters, have a meeting and get back to work. We visited a Cathedral the other week - so big and abominable.
*Will there be any chance to play soccer?
The ban on soccer has finally been lifted. We played today. I scored some for ya mama.
*What’s your branch like? Do you meet in a real chapel?
We meet as a ward and we meet in the stake center that has two chapels - pretty legit. In Elder Morley’s new area, they have a branch and the building looks smaller than our garage. Nice. Still true.
*Are there definite seasons in Mexico City?
It is hot in the day, then it cools off. The seasons are less defined. I think it will get a little hotter and then cool off a little through the year. I think there is a rainy season as well. YES!
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