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| Ice cream to celebrate the baptism! |
This week has been super crazy. First, it wasn’t our
baptism, it was the baptism of the elders. It was pretty nice but crazy at the
same time. We have been doing so many activities because of Christmas which
really puts pressure on cash. I think I will lose quite a bit of weight over
the Christmas season because I don’t really have enough money for food. Fun Fun
times in a mission! :D anyway, some fun things that happened this week that I
have to tell you about: we talked with gypsys! There are tons of gypsy families
in my area and we pass them all the time but we have never stopped and chatted
with them. We were passing one of their homes and one of the girls called after
us saying "Allen!" I thought I misheard it and looked back, and
apologized for looking at them weird, I thought I heard my name to which she
replied Vení! It was a fun chat. The girl that called after me was 14 but
looked like she was in her twenties. It was hard to see the 14 year old in her
looks but you could tell in her personality. It was a privilege to learn more
specifically about their language and culture and religion. The entire time it
was distracting to talk to them too because they were playing reggaeton and my
love for reggaeton has grown in my mission. Seems backwards huh? We entered
their house and prayed with them too.
It is getting so hot here. Last night felt like I was in Texas
again in the middle of the day. I took air conditioning for granted in the
states. I definitely miss it.
I don't have my journal to share what I learned this week,
but I do remember one thing that stood out. Every ward has a ward missionary
plan that most of the members don’t know about. It doesn’t really mean anything
for them that I know of, but I read in the Liahona a story about a kid who was
planning for his mission and his family had a family missionary plan.
Brilliant! I thought it was the coolest idea to help us stay focused on what
really matters and it is more personal. This family made the plan with the
missionaries and I encourage you all to do the same. It can be small things
each weak such as sharing a missionary pamphlet or serving someone. I encourage
you all to have personal study as well because that is the time when the lord
prepares us to share the gospel for that day and we receive more light. I love
you all!!! Be awesome missionaries!
Hermana Allen
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