Alright, I have a little bit more time this week to tell yall what happend
Monday: we had an activity with the other hermanas, and one of my ex compañeras, Hermana Lobos, where we went to the beach and buried our weapons of war (all the things we were doing that were keeping us from being concentrated on our missions) it was a cool opportunity to reflect on the things I`m doing that may not be so bad in the worlds perspective but keep me from having the spirit %100 of the time. If there`s something I`ve learned in the mission, it`s the importance of the spirit in our work. We literally couldn`t get anything done if we didn`t have the spirit guiding us. We taught a little mini english class to a family who are really cute, but don`t have much true interest in the message we teach. We`re hoping that teaching some gospel basics will help them realize the impact the gospel could have in their lives. Til then we`re just talking english haha. People ask me ALL THE TIME to help them with their ingles, and it`s a really cool opportunity to find more people and get them interested in the message.
Tuesday: My poor little companion is so delicate, and we had a super crazy lunch. She was dead on her feet so we went home and rested for a bit. I really don`t remember what happend the rest of the day. I think it was a good one though. But I coudn`t tell yall details.
Wednesday: Another snore. I`m honestly starting to loose all my ability to focus and remember things haha.
Thursday: We had zone meeting which was super amazing. THe missionary department for the chuch made some big changes to the mission schedule and now we are a lot more able to move things around depending on what works best for where we`re at. We don`t get home at night til
10:30 now. we went to Concepción again for my follow up apointment with the foot doctor. We got there early to buy some new shoes. We went to a shoe store I`ve been in before and the shop owner recognized me. He tried to kiss me and I basically had to dodge under his arm to escape hahaha. Chilenos greet eachother with kisses on the cheek, but we obviously as missionarys can`t do that. Some people get really offended, and say "It`s just our culture man!!" But most people understand. But this shoe guy was really cool. He`s just a chill friendly dude. He gave me a big discount on the shoes I bought and we talked a little bit about what we do as missionarys. He lives in Osorno, and said he`s seen a ton of missionarys before, and that the next time he runs into some he`ll be sure to stop them. The plantillas I got (don`t remember how to say that in English) are really cool and they`ve helped me a TON to feel better and want to work hard. I`ve turned into a little hunch back lady, because by the time we get home I`d rather walk up the stairs on my hands than on my feet and heels. I wouldn`t be suprised if they`re cracked. But the new shoes help a ton and now I feel great. That pretty much took the whole day.
Friday: Taught english class at the church. People really are so animated to learn. I really love english hahaha.
Saturday: LEO GOT BAPTIZED!!! He is so incredible. It was very spiritual and just all around the best day of my life. He asked me to give a talk and I explained to him about the holy ghost. He later asked if I could confirm him a member
on Sunday hahaha, so it looks like there`s still a little more to teach him. But he really is just the best.
A good day. hahaha I have to go again. Never enough time. I love you all! Have a great week!
Sister Ashlee Bowling
♥ from Chile!
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