This week was super fast...and really good. Monday we had to go to Tegue because of my tooth and the dentists from the states came and my appt. was super late and we almost didn't get back to Guaimaca because there was only a bus to Talanga. And so we spent 2 hours trying to hitchhike to Guaimaca sot that was probably one of the funnest days on the mission.
Tuesday we had interviews with President and this was what I wanted to focus on more than anything. So he talked about how the mission is like marriage, and when he started saying that, I was like "oh boy, I've heard this so many times already" but then he totally made me eat my words and put it in a whole other perspective, specifically to me. He compared a companion to your spouse and how the harder companionship you have the more you form, change, and grow into the mold of a faithful, loyal, Christ-like spouse. Because if you don't try your best to love, lift, and help your companion, you're not going to do it with your wife, and your life will always consist of wanting more. And I can honestly say with all my heart I have done my best to serve, love, and help my comps. Every single one. There just comes a point where I don't understand some of my comps and get frusterated with the different culture and this change has been the hardest, but I've also learned a lot. Then he talked about genuinely complimenting my comp because criticizing brings one down. He said to have a little-slit eye to the bad things he does. And a super really big eye to the good things. Then he compared our investigators to our future children..and I was like heck ya because I love my investigators!! Ha! Explained how patient you have to be with them and explain things over and over and over again until they get it. Just like children learning, you have to explain more than once. Just a really good reminder and eye opener. So I made a goal to put 2 lines in my planner for the rest of my mission and every day put 2 good things I saw in my comp that day. You guys don't know who Yes**, Ce**, and Da** are but they're so amazing and were so ready when we found them and they're getting baptized in 2 weeks! I probably won't see it because I'll be gone but they're amazing. Da**, the other, is as great as ever, just her husband told us he will never get married to her so she can get baptized. He's not really cool. Family Tre** are a bunch of shmarmy's and pretty sure only go to church to get wi-fi. Real bummer. Learned soooo much here in Guaimaca this change and next week we'll see if I have changes! Love ya all!
I'm thankful for my new favorite street song ´sigueme y te sigo´by daddy yankee, music in the street, interviews with presey, that my comp can cook, that our inv are progressing, photos, Guaimaca, Tecugicalpà and the buses there, rain, andd a Father in Heaven that hears my prayers.
Also I read alma 30:9 and it really is a PRIVILEGE to believe and serve our God.. encourage everyone to read that chapter! Love ya ALL!
Elder Alec Johnson
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| THIS IS DEMIS MY MAIN MAN WHO I GAVE A PIN TIE AND THERE ARE SO MANY STORIES ABOUT HIM I CAN'T WAIT TO TELL THEM! He's deaf and can't talk and the greatest missionary in the world. |
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| These are the chosen ones! Baptism in 2 weeks! Cel**, Je** and Da** |
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| This is the famous Modesto.. we love him. |
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| This was the funnest day in the world taking photos trying to get people to slow down and give us a ride. And keep in mind everyone offers rides in the back but we can't do that so it took foreverrrrrr. |
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| you know what it is... UN ANO BABAYYY |
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| Not sure if this is apostasia but it was an old shirt we found and I was in Campamento and it was super fun! |
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| This is the hugest spider ever. Like the size of a mango hanging in a monster of a web. |
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