Two Exchanges

 Hello everybody!


This week has been fun as usual. We found out that there are only 3 missionaries (all sisters) coming to the mission this transfer, so my companion won't get to train, which is sad for him. I can't help but wonder if I'll go somewhere else this transfer, and if so, where?

I went on two exchanges this week, one with the district leader and the other with a zone leader. I heard we might also do them next week. I hope not. I just want to prepare this area so that if I leave next transfer, then it'll be ready for whoever comes.

First with the District Leader Elder Rosario. It was good. I was leading the area and got along decently well. I only wish that he would have waited for me to finish explaining if we knew the people inside a house first before going right up to it and loudly greeting "Buenas!", and then going on to introduce us and ask if she'd already talked with the missionaries. If he would've just waited, then I could have told him that we already know the person inside. But it was all good.

The next day we went straight into exchanges with Elder Martinez again. This time I was in his area. It was alright. He didn't want to work as hard. I don't know if that's because he was in his own area which he'd been in for four months and leaves for home in less than a week, or if he just has gotten that worn down with his companion. We did a lot of contacting. It's a small area with rich people that never move out anywhere, so everyone already knows the missionaries.

Friday, we had interviews with the president. That went pretty good. I had a good talk with the AP Elder Knapp. He's going home next week, and going to BYUI to major in Exercise Physiology. I hope I'll get to see him when I go back there, because he's awesome!

In the mission we've been invited to read the 4 gospels and 3rd Nephi to learn more about the birth and life of Christ. I think that's a really good way to study this Christmas season. I'm going to do it, and invite you all to do the same. Merry Christmas! (Way too early)

You all take care, and may the Lord bless you!

Pictures are:


Tree in the middle of the road
Elder Rosario and I (and a huge garbage fire in the background) (My fault)

Elder Valdovinos and I locked out of the chapel








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