Week 47---October 23, 2017---LOS ARCOS, NEW COMPANION, FAVORITE FOOD, COINCIDENCE

Los Arcos

Now we are working in two congregations: Los Arcos and El Molinito. We are excited for the new opportunities here. 

New Companion

Elder Sevilla, coming from Guatemala, is now my companion for the next 6 weeks. He is a champ and speaks perfect Spanish, go figure. We both have something in common: we like to eat Mexican food. 

Favorite Food

We often are asked what our favorite food is here in Mexico. The typical response is a list of 10 different dishes that are all equally delicious. Here there is no 1 favorite type of food. 

Coincidence

One of the coolest things about the mission is that we get to see a lot of coincidences happen. We will meet somebody in the most random way and find that they have been looking for the message that we share. A belief in God makes coincidences a thing of beauty and a sign of divine love. We stop believing that things just happen randomly, and start to believe that there is a being that is watching over us and giving us opportunities to grow, to love, to learn, to experience this life. 

Week 46---October 16, 2017---SWEAT COMO SWEATER, CHORIZO, AND PHOTOS

Sweat como Sweater

Everytime I introduce myself, I say "Me llamo (name is) Elder Sweat, como (like) Sweater." And now we have matching sweaters, slash baseball tees as an area. Although the two events are related in theme, I realize that they are not very relevant in relation to one another.

Chorizo

Mexico should be on everyone's list of top 1 places to visit, solamente (only) for the chorizo. 

Photos

Week 44---October 2, 2017---FINALLY & ON SERVICE

Finally

We got a chance to head out to a pueblo that was more damaged in the earthquakes, and we were able to spend a day there helping transport bricks for the fallen homes in that area. We were all super happy to finally get the opportunity to help in a physical way here in the city. 

On Service

One of the end purposes for what we teach and learn from Jesus Christ is to love those around you. Love without action is not love. We can get caught up in lavish statements, posts, and videos, etc. that preach love, but until we actually do something for someone else, we have not loved anyone. Many of us are comfortable in saying we love others, but have yet to love another person other than ourselves with our actions. We will dedicate large portions of time, building our image, wealth, skills, etc. but rarely dedicate time to help anyone else. It is not easy, but it is a worthwhile pursuit to truly love others. Our world needs love more than anything.