Sooo this week was a little rough. We worked really hard to
try and reach our goal of two baptisms, but in the end the second baptism ended
up falling through and we only achieved one. But one is one!!
Penelope's baptism was super cool. It was really funny
because we went with the ZLs to do the interview Saturday morning at Penelope's
house and she was just super prepared. Like one of the smartest little girls I
know. She went into the interview with Elder Ourth and he came out afterwards
just smiling and was like blown away by Penelope and how much she knows about
the gospel. Elder Ourth asked her why she wanted to be baptized and she said,
"so that I can have the Holy Ghost", and then Ourth asked, "why
do you want the Holy Ghost?" and she responded "so it's with me
forever!" She's just such a cute and smart little girl!!!
Christmas in the mission just isn't the same... it's cool
and all but it's just not the same at all. Especially when it doesn't get cold
and there's no snow or even cold rain hahahaha. But I guess it was cool this
year, we got to skype the fam and that was sweet! It's kinda awkward sometimes
because it's like... what do I say hahaha. But I got to see some cousins and
parts of the Nelson side of the family. All the cousins look like they're like
2x the size that they were when I left! We ate a lot of rice with these things
that idk what they're called in English- arroz con gandules. Y nos dieron
pernil (idk how to say that in English either) But whatever I just know that it
was a lot of food so that was tight. We hung out with the neighbors quite a bit
and played a lot of pool. I always ended up losing because I could never get
the 8 ball in. I'm good up until the end hahahaha
Oh and transfers! I'm getting moved to San German, which is
on the west side of the island. I'll be a Zone Leader and my comp will be Elder
Corales (I think that's how you spell his name). Elder Colon is going to stay
here in San Juan as District Leader and he'll be training a greenie! I'm gonna
be a grandpa! So that's cool. It's sad to leave San Juan but I'm excited to
have something new, and it'll probably be my last area before going home!
Hope everyone had a rad Christmas and was able to spend it
with the family. I'm so glad to be a part of this gospel and His work. This is
His church. He lives. He died for us and was resurrected so that we too can
have the chance to live again. Thanks to Him, the promised blessings can be
ours.
Love you all!
Elder Nelson
Baptism pics with Penelope! I baptized Penelope (age 9) on Christmas day!
Elder Colon, Penelope and me
opening presents on Christmas morning!
More pictures from the San Juan Zone Christmas Party (Dec. 23, 2016)
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