I don't know if I am doing my math right, but has it really been four months?! WOW! Where does the time go? Sometimes, it feels like this is my life and I have been doing nothing BUT missionary work. But, other times it feels like just a few days ago that I was at home, doing nothing.
So, I got a haircut! It looks so good. Guess who did it? Me! Haircuts here are so expensive... Elder Price has some clippers. I put the longest one on and cut my hair! I am having such a hard time keeping the ladies away, Wow.
This week has been full of exchanges. Wednesday-Thursday, Elder Chavez came to my area and Elder Price went to Elder Gibbons' area. It was so much fun! I finally got to drive again! Elder Chavez did so much contacting. Being a new missionary, he is really good at it! And, being the older missionary, I couldn't let him stand me up! So, I uped my game too :) that really helped me in my contacting too. Greenie exchanges were a lot of fun. Friday-Saturday, since Elder Price is District Leader, we had exchanges with the Zone Leaders! I went to their area. It was really different being in English work. The funny thing is that I think I contacted more people in Spanish than I did English! haha. That really helped boost my confidence in speaking Spanish because I didn't have a Spanish companion to lean on. Sadly, we didn't teach any lessons... I haven't ever taught in English before! Since day one in the MTC, it's been 100% teaching in Spanish! Maybe next time. Being on English exchanges helped me realize even more so how lucky I am to be in Spanish work. Learning Spanish opens up a whole new set of people that I can share the Gospel with. It's so crazy how a bunch of different words and pronounciations can make up an entirely different language. And they still understand! It's mind blowing.
On Sunday, we had two super good contacts. We met a Buddhist guy. First Buddhist I have ever met! He was really calm and mellow. He said he converted to Buddhism from Christianity. The Buddhists believe in reincarnation, and so he had the philosophy that he should treat every living thing like his mother, because it's very possible that anything could be his mother. It's kind of a weird thing to think about, but it's a good method of thinking! He has a brother that is Mormon too, so he knows a lot about the Church. Then, like a minute later, we ran into another cool guy (Patrick)! He is 37 and a construction worker around this area, and he used to live in Vegas. When he was 20, he was living in Vegas and had a Mormon friend. His Mormon friend was so kind to him and did all he could, that whenever Patrick saw some Mormons, he would always talk to them, because of how much he liked the way they lived. He also told us a story, that when he was behind on his rent and car payment and things like that, his Mormon friend lent him money and never wanted it back. Even though that was 17 years ago, Patrick had tears in his eyes because of what his friend did for him. It's so cool to hear stories like that; about how much of an influence had on one person. And, even though they don't stay in touch anymore. Patrick will always have that memory of his Mormon friend, Jake. It was a pretty good night Sunday. And now here we are at today!
By the way, I always forget to tell you this, but I remembered now! Elder Daniel is in my zone here! And also, a new Elder that came in three weeks ago that went on Heritage Tours with me! And also, there is another Elder that went on Heritage Tours with me too! But, he has been out a while. And they are both English speaking :( but, how crazy is that?! Out of all the missions in the world, three people from my Heritage Tours group came here to Carlsbad!
Sounds like you had a crazy week! You were right. Everyone else was feeling sick, and I felt left out! haha. Hearing about things at home doesn't worry me at all. I don't mean to sound mean, but I usually forget! I read my emails, and then most of the time, I forget what I read until the next week! Maybe it's a blessing haha.
Zack still hasn't emailed me :( tell him to do it! :)
I still send out letters to a few people, when I have time. I have TONS of envelopes and paper, and a pretty good amount of stamps too. I usually write letters to whomever sends them to me. I have been staying in contact with everyone in my MTC district too. But, P-Days are usually so busy! It's supposed to be a "day of rest" of sorts. Yeah right! haha.
Sounds like Kelsey has a pretty sweet job! I am jealous!
When I get home, I am going to build a four square square somewhere. I miss four square so much! The top 3 things I miss about the MTC are: 1. Tuesday and Wednesday Devotionals, 2. Four Square 3. Something else. Four square was so much fun! Where is Kristi's sister going?
Thanks for trying to get Elder Brown's address :) I really want to send him a letter :)
I love you all! Hope you have a super fantastic week!
Love, Elder Hunt
P.S. I will send some pictures next week :)
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