Sorry for the less than missionary
like title. Go look it up if you want though, I just thought it was
appropriate for this week because...it happened. Nomi said it would take
9 months and that's exactly what it took. I don't know if I'll ever
feel like I was born in Perú, but this week everything just seemed
normal. The dust and dirt was just there, the people just spoke Spanish,
and I was just plain old HAPPY. I love the mission so much and am so
excited for all that is going to happen this next year. I love Perú so
much!!! I think I could count it as my second home.
Now, the most important. I forgot to write last
week, but I showed the people here the pictures of you from skype and
everyone said that you looked really young Mom. And as we know latino's
are brutally honest, so I just thought you should know because it must
be true if they say it. And I definitely agree.
I had to work one day in the city because my
companion went to the clinic and I was so amazed at how green it was. It
was actually pretty funny because I was right next to one of my old
areas (Faucett) and I always thought it was so dirty back then. I guess
that's what happens with my time to adjust to Perú. I sure do love it
here, but my brain is going crazy. I will feel like I am in the Garden
of Eden when I get back to Utah, I think.
I also got to work with Elder Arnett this week and
he sure has come a long way. It reminds me of when I was new in the
mission. It's funny because these last 6 weeks were probably some of the
longest of his life and they felt so fast to me. That's the day my
brain changed and I am so grateful for it.
Now for the biggest news. My companion, Elder
Figallo, is leaving to Bolivia. They called on Saturday and said that
his visa came through. I'm sure going to miss him and am so grateful for
the time we were given to be together. He'll be a great missionary in
La Paz and I am so grateful for all of the miracles we were able to see
together. Yesterday we had so many investigators in Sacrament Meeting
and he is leaving right before a family is getting baptized. I know
miracles come from Heavenly Father as we are diligent and obedient.
I will be staying in Los Rosales for another
transfer and I am so excited! I love it so much and will be training a
new missionary. I don't know his name, but know I will learn and grow so
much. Thanks for all the prayers you are offering in my behalf.
This week is going to be so full and they just are
all blending together now. I hope you are all having so much fun with
the end of school and everything. It is so exciting to hear about all of
the mission calls and I AM SO EXCITED FOR YOU AANNALIISA!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I don't know exactly what you are feeling, but I
know you were called EXACTLY where you need to be. It was really hard
for me to even like Perú and now I'm writing that I LOVE it. The mission
is the most amazing gift that Heavenly Father gives us to learn and
grow. You will be forever changed and I am so excited for you to join
all of us out here in the mission field. That's really awesome that you
get to leave so soon too. I know you will be amazing and the people of
California are so blessed to have YOU coming their way.
Just remember, when in Rome...drink chocolate milk! I hope you all laughed at good old Elder Aaron Wheatley. What a funny guy.
Oh
yeah, so Helaman 15:3, we are chastened because He loves us (Proverbs
3:12 and Hebrews 12:5-11). 3 Nephi 1:11-15 we always need to look up. I
just thought about how awesome it would be to pray and then for Jesus to
say. ''Don't worry, I'll be there tomorrow''. We need to just hold on
to our faith and do all that is asked of us. I am learning so much on my
mission and absolutely love the Book of Mormon. I am so grateful I can
read it everyday and the days are just flying by.
Have the greatest week ever and just go have some fun. And for all of you out on missions or preparing, thank you so much.
Love your ALMOST Peruvian brother and friend forever,
Elder Aaron Wheatley
ps. Sorry for no pictures again. I will really do my best next week!
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