So, Hermana Diamond got transfered this week to be with Hermana Goulds old companion. So now, it just me and my hija, Hermana Gould. I feel a little stressed because I have no idea what I am doing but luckily she is really calm. This week was kind of crazy with the change but it was still a good week. We are teaching this guy named Miguel. He is in his 80's and hard of hearing. Also, he cannot speak very well. We have to teach him by writing with a thick black marker on white paper. This week we taught him how to pray. His wife doesnt talk and we arent sure if shes hears and understands either. All day long she lies in bed and switches sides. We asked him about his wife. He looked up and said with so much strength "Tantos años!" (so many years) He helps her switch sides all day and keeps her company even though they cant communicate too well. It was such a tender moment. To see how much he loves her. Even though Miguel might not understand everything, and even though teaching him is a slow process, I know that he is a child of our Heavenly Father and that God wants all of His children to live with him again.
I find, as a missionary that I spend a lot more time with older people. We took Jesus (93) and Maria Lupa (86?) to church on Sunday. They dont have wheelchairs but need help getting in and out of a taxi. We were all squished in with them and there was this Bryan Adams song playing and Maria thought she left the stove on and made the taxi driver go back and it was such a funny and sweet moment. I wish you could all come here and meet these people!!! I wish you could eat 123891 lbs. of rice with me and talk to the stray dogs and walk up and down the dusty streets with me. I feel so blessed to have these beautiful experiences. Thank you all for all the emails and prayers you send my way. Love you all!!!
HermanaChristensen
my camera broke so I borrowed this from my compie. Milkshakes!! without milk. They are ice based hahaha
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