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Dec 5- Dec 11, 2017 Week 17

We are approaching the final week of the cambio.  Next Monday I will have a new comp or be in a new area or everything will stay the same.   There is really not any certainty.  We have had a really good week with  the baptism of Jazmin Aguirre and the meeting of some really cool people.  
We met with this one lady Maryori (Pronounced marjorie)  Just the Spanish way to pronounce a gringo name. Haha. Sreally she is really great.  She actually contacted our Zone Leaders and asked for a Book of Mormon to study.  She lives in our sector so we passed by and talked with her and her 2 kids.  The kids are super alegre (kind of like happy and social).  They are really cool and I will get a picture with them this week.  The 4 year old told me that he wants to be just like me (and this was after only the 3rd time talking with them).  They came to the baptism service and also to all the meetings at church!  I am excited for them.
Elder Campos and I have began an exercise routine where we go running in the morning.  He has only 6 months left and so has to be prepared to go out into the dating world hahaha. I am still able run for a good distance, but after the first day, my legs were dead.  It has been better and better though.
I also learned to whistle with my fingers thanks to my District Leader.  it is a really useful skill for pulling over taxis.  I just need more practice.  Life is good here in Arica and I cant wait to see where the Lord will take me for next cambio!
Photos:  A little MTC Reunion at Christmas Conference
 I think this was the Chilean equivalent of Gumbo  (yes it was great)
Pre baptism photo (That is my hat and I only wear it for sun protection)  :)


 


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