How's life? I've been super excited to
write to you all week..and I don't even know why because I don't have
anything to tell you. Hahaha. I'll start by answering questions.
Mom...as for the picture...Elder Tarwater and
Hermana Alexandra Carter are both in my district. Elder Elliz is the
short one with glasses but he's not in my district, the zone leaders
just came to our meeting:) Elder Lamb is in my zone, not my district.
Here in Rio Grande we don't have a mission leader so
the lunches we have to call and ask people to invite us. But for this
month we've got lunch every day except for Saturdays. But yes, they feed
us like they did in rawson. So much food. And unfortunately there is
not a panaderia right around the corner from the pension.
Okay...I thought of something. Remember how I said I
hadn't used my sleeping bag yet? Well...apparently when I got here it
was hot. Who knew? I was freezing. Turns out I didn't know what the
world cold means. I will be using my sleeping bag every night for the
rest of my stay here in Rio Grande. It's sooo cold. Our calefactor
doesn't even come close to keeping the pension warm when there's so much
wind because we're in Argentina and there's places the wind comes
straight into the pension. Awesome. It's a killer to get out of bed in
the morning because of the cold and it's even harder to get in the
shower. It's starting to get darker earlier and the sun comes out later
every morning. This is the weirdest thing ever. The wind is sooo
strong. In order to talk while walking around we have to yell to hear
each other. It's soo strong. Sometimes it comes in big gusts and stops
us in our tracks...literally. Weird. Wanna know what the members tell
me? "Oh Hermana...this isn't even cold yet." Comforting words for sure.
I'm gonna die.
That's cool that you got to listen to Elizabeth
Smart. I remember the day she was found really well. Dr. Looman came on
the intercom and announced it. I did remember Grandma's birthday this
week and thought a lot about her... mostly imagining what her mission
would have been like...haha:)
Last week was Carnaval here in Argentina. There was a
big parade in Rio Grande but it wasn't in our area so we didn't get to
see :( It's more of a big deal in the north. But it's no where close to
Brazil and other countries. Rio Grande I'm still getting to know but it
seems to be an alright place...haha.. jokes..I actually really like it
here. I'm still working on not missing Rawson too much and the people
there:) I've dreamt about Rawson almost every single night in Rio
Grande...weird.
Alright...I'm out of stuff for the week. Oh
wait...two members tried to feed me fish this week. I'm proud to say
that only one of them succeded. Gross. But of course...we eat it with a
smile and tell them it's delicious. Is it bad to lie? Hahaha...whoops. I
think this situation doesn't count... Also...so much pasta. I hate
pasta. Especially fideos con tuco. It's like pasta with gross red
sauce...kill me. Yesterday we ate that for lunch.
So...wanna hear some weird things about Argentina?
I've started making a list because I know I'll never remember all the
strange things about Argentina. So...first...everyone here says fetch.
Why? I have no idea...but whatever makes ya happy right? Also...when you
buy eggs here there's always feathers in the carton. Baking soda can
only be bought in a farmacy. Oh...and everything is mini...it's like
we're shopping in the airport or something. Everyone here thinks Manu
Ginobli is the best player in the NBA...haha... that's cute. What a joke.
Okay...so I'm almost out of time today I'll write
more next week! I'm still getting to know my area and the people. The
members are good...and very few in number:) We've got lots of work to do
in Rio Grande!! Today we're gonna have an asado with some recent
converts Maria and Marcelo. They're awesome! I like being in their
house...feels like home! Or Rawson...haha.
Have a great week! I love you all sooo much and pray for you every day! Keep being excellent! :)
Chau chau!
Hermana Heath
Hermana Tumbaico and I.
The freezing cold whether doesn't stop us from eating ice cream!!
yep...that's a turtle!!
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