Hola familia! Como están¿ I am here in Merida a town right
outside of the big city. It is flaming hot here and I am sweating like crazy!
Yesterday we had a long training we had to do, and then we got to meet our
companions! My companion is Great! Her name is Hermana Manzano. She is from El
Salvador. It’s going to be a pretty
interesting time because she speaks no English. Like none… and I speak hardly
any Spanish so yeah, this is really going to be pushing us both a lot! We are
in for a treat! I already lover her though! She is very patient and helpful
with everything. I am really excited! When we had our meeting with the mission
president, he had us say what kind of companion we wanted and he just said he
might put me with someone who didn’t know English and I was freaking out a
little. It’s all ok now!
So yes, I am sleeping in a hammock and it not so comfortable
at all. Ha-ha but I love it! I’ll try and send you a picture of it later! We don’t
have AC we just have a fan so it’s always hot! COLD SHOWERS ARE NOW MY FRIEND!
I don’t think I would ever appreciate a cold shower as much as I do now! We don’t
have any warm water, but I wouldn’t want it anyways ha-ha. With the toilet, it doesn’t
flush so we have to throw a big bowl of water in it and that flushes it. It’s seriously
the greatest thing ever! I love it all! I know that sounds so weird, but I
really do! Oh and our house is full of bugs. And my companion won’t kill them so we have lots
of little friends living with us. Ha-ha! It is just her and me living in the
house.
Yesterday when we got to Pacabtun (the city where we live) we
dropped off my stuff then went to appointments she had set up. I was super
nervous, but it was so fun. We sent and talked to a new member, some
investigators, and less active members. It was really cool. I just sat there
and listened for most of the lessons, but it was still so great! We then walked
about 2 miles to the church house to meet the ward mission leader, and I think
the bishop, and one other person. I don’t really know who they all were, and I
don’t really know what they were all talking about in the 1 hour and 15 minute
meeting, but I’m sure it was great! All I understood is that we need help from
the members to get references. So that was cool. Before those appointments we
went and bought eggs and bread, so this morning we ate eggs and bread for
breakfast!
So, today we are going to go eat at a member’s house after
we’re done emailing, and I’m not going to lie: I’m super nervous! For the food,
and for the lesson! Ha-ha! But I know it
will all be great!
So my apartment is pretty sweet! Yes, I do have a hammock
and yes, my toilet won’t flush unless you throw a big bowl of water down it,
and yes, we have little friendly bugs everywhere! I honestly do love it all so
much! But I’m still going to have to get used to the sleeping situation, ha-ha,
it’s pretty uncomfortable, but it will get better!
So, yesterday we were walking to the appointment we passed
through all of these little streets and everyone was playing music and it was
just so great! I can’t explain it, but it felt a little like home! Ha-ha! It
made me so excited to be here! So, this city is a lot like Nacho Libre if you
were wondering… The little motor taxis are great! Ha-ha! Everyone drives crazy
here. The people are so great and nice! I really am so excited for this and
couldn’t imagine anything better to do with my time than be here with all of
these wonderful people with their amazing culture! I love you all and I’ll
write you again on Monday and send you pictures; the house and bed, and just
all the goods! Ha-ha! I love you and thanks for all the support you’ve all
given me!
Con Amor,
- --
Hermana Velasquez
p.s. There is a little area in my
area called Fidel Velasquez. I thought that was cool. Quick funny story - when
we were walking to that area, the whole time I thought we were going to visit
someone with the name Fidel Velasquez, but come to find out it was a little
town. Ha-ha!
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