Bax Kau’ali’c?? There’s a little Maya for you! It means
"what’s up?", or, literally, "what do you say?" NOTE:
spelling inferred.
LECCIÓN DE LA SEMANA: My companion gave me some good
advice this week. As I struggled, sitting at the computer, to fit all the
little details of office life and missionary transfers in my head, I was
getting desperate. In that moment of self-criticism, Elder Vergara came up
behind me at the computer and said, "stay on your feet, Elder!"
I stood up and stayed up. Within 24 hours, I could see a
great change in my ability to capture information. I felt that I was more in
tune with what was going on. I felt that the secretaries asked for my help
more. I felt involved, not isolated.
From this I learn two important lessons. First: God gives
us mentors to help us progress both temporally and spiritually (see "My
Plan" program for missionaries, page 8). If we listen to their councils
(always discerning with the Spirit) we will slowly but surely reach our
potencial. Second, in ALL aspects of life, we can apply the concept of
"staying on our feet!" How often do we isolate ourselves when we
enter an uncomfortable situation? Couldn’t we instead begin to ask questions,
connect with people, and trust that God is putting us where He wants us to be?
STAND UP AND STAY UP!
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This week we received a missionary early from the CCM in
Argentina. We went to the airport, but our transport arrived late, so he was
left waiting for about 20 minutes.... oops... the stories he’ll tell his
grandchildren.... We invited him to Chefecitos (a little restaurant in front of
the mission offices) to make up for it. "Write it off on the mission
credit-card!" as President says.
Elder Vergara and I just got back from a little trip to
Puerto Aventuras, where he took his English Test. I must say, it was quite fun
to be seated outside waiting for him during five morning hours... ha. I’m sure
he did fine - he’s got English down to a science - but prayers would be
appreciated for his acceptance to BYU!
After getting back, we were recieved by President
Reynoso, who invited us to eat in the Sirloin buffet close to Plaza las
Americas. WHAT JOY FILLED MY SOUL. There was great food ranging from sushi to
hot wings to pizza. Elder Muñoz, from Minnesota, won the Eating Champion of the
Mission Offices with 4 full plates of food (and dessert).
In other news, we placed baptismal dates with several
investigators in our own area and saw miracles in our zones. WE’RE SO CLOSE TO
REACHING 100 BAPTISMS IN ONE MONTH!! This could be the first time!!!! The whole
mission is on-edge to the point that they hardly cared to hear about their
transfers when we called them last night.
Speaking of transfers, I’ll be staying with Elder Vergara
in Nichupté. SURPRISE! But that’s okay, because the transfer felt about 1/5th
as long as usual. AND Elder Vergara and I are buddies, even though he’s still a
pharmacy with legs.
That’s a (sushi) wrap, folks! Thanks for tuning in.
Love,
Elder Carson
Picture sent to us by a wonderful tourist! ~Jason
Another picture sent by a tourist! We love the tourists! ~Jason
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