So the change to Declo was a lot different. To end my week
in Boise, I got to say goodbye to some of the families that I had gotten really
close with and I plan on going back after the mission to see them again. I do
truly miss those families. I got packed and ready to go. It took awhile, but I
got packed as much as I didn't want to leave. I got to drive down to Twin Falls
with Elder Martin who is an English Elder and talked with him on the way down.
It was a fun experience cause that is the first time I've ever driven that long
of a distance on the Freeway. It was quite fun! I got to Twin and started
talking with some Elders and Sisters and catching up with them before I met my
new companion Elder Ethington. He is my uncle in the mission so it's pretty
awesome!! I find myself serving with Twin Falls missionaries which I don't mind
cause we can relate cause I learn all the Twin lingo and stories. So I'm
practically a Twin/Boise missionary!! Anyways we got to Declo on Thursday and
it is a small town. A lot of country and not a lot of stores. But the people
here are amazing!! It's really amazing how welcoming they were when I got here
into Declo. I got to introduce myself and get to know the members a lot. We
cover 5 wards in one stake and I was right to presume it's a SpEnglish area
(Yes I know I misspelled it I did that for a reason). We do a lot of teaching
in English more so than Spanish :'( I'm going to miss just being a Spanish
Speaking Elder, but I'll get over that pretty quickly. I got to meet a lot of
the ward missionaries, ward missionaries, and some of the members these past
few days and it's pretty cool. We live like right next door to a lot of members
and a few investigators. It's pretty awesome! Our house is a little small, but
I no longer have to deal with a bunk bed and climbing up stairs!! :D This week
has been just really great kicking if off in a new area. We've met with some
less actives, new convert, and one investigators all within the few days I've
been here. It's been pretty awesome!! I will miss you Boise!, but I'm loving
Declo right now!! A quick spiritual thought to end the email, something that
I've learned through my 6 months (I officially hit 6 months yesterday!) is that
we need to not fear time. For time is just an aspect. A little quote regarding
this that I love and implement everyday of my mission is "Don't just fill
time, make time." When we make time to do the things that matter most, our
Heavenly Father will bless us for those things we make time for. I know that
this Gospel is true and that our Heavenly Father loves each and every one of
us. I know the church has been restored on this Earth for all mankind. I leave
you all with these words and my testimony in the name of Jesus Christ. I LOVE
YOU ALL!!!! HAVE AN AMAZING WEEK!!!
Elder Ruesch Sosa
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| Me and my companion Elder Ethington. |
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