Hey, Y'all!
This week, I feel like doing something different. I’ve
gotten several requests to talk a little bit about daily items - things that
compose my life here in the Misión México Cancún.
So, for some FAQs (which my parents kindly put in a list
for me):
Q: What do you eat
most of the time??
A: MEAT. The members are incredible and save money during
the week so that they can give us the best food México has to offer. Some
dishes to look up: Pozole Rojo, Tamales, Chile Relleno, Mole Dulce, Chicharrón
con Chile Verde, Empanadas con salsa picante. They’re some of my favorites!
Q: Will you be
able to live without Mexican food?
A: No.
Q: What’s the
weather like?
A: It’s always hot and humid, with an occasional breeze
(that’s a blessing when it comes). There’s sporadic rain showers on a weekly
basis. I got used to it within a month and now it hardly bothers me.
Q: What are the
people like?
A: Angels. Or drunkards. Sometimes both! It’s a very
family-oriented, Christian culture here. Lots of people say "God bless you!"
when we walk by. We can sit down and start talking with a stranger and he will
happily engage in casual conversation with us.
They’re also very superstitious, which leads to some
minor cases of apostasy which we lovingly correct.
Q: Do you get grumpy?
A: Like all people, yes. But ask a member what Elder
Carson looks like and they’ll do a goofy grin (with double thumbs-up). I don’t
think a grumpy missionary leaves a good image with the people.
Q: Do you get to
play the piano?
A: Sometimes, while we’re waiting for a baptismal service
to start, I play a little prelude. But that’s about it!
Q: How many miles
do you walk per day?
A: What’s a "mile"? I think I walk some 15
kilometers per day.
Q: Do you spend a
lot of time in hot, crazy busses?
A: Ha! Yes, but that’s one of the best places to contact
because the people have to listen to you for at least 5-10 minutes.... BWAHAHA
Q: How much of
your time are you spending on exchanges?
A: I try to get to know the investigators of the zone.
Depending how many the Elders and Sisters find in a given week, I may spend
more or less time out of my area.
Q: Are your
experiences making you rethink your work aspirations?
A: If by that you mean I may open up a small Mexican
restaurant to compliment my other work, si. I think I’ve read the scriptures
and my patriarchal blessing enough to know that I need to always prioritize my
family and my calling in the church.
What did you think??? If you guys have more questions for
me, I would love to answer them! These letters are for YOU, so tell me what you
want to hear! :D I love you all. You have wonderful lives and wonderful
experiences that you share with me each week. Thank you for uplifting me every
Monday.
Love,
Elder Carson
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