We waited all week to find out about Jeff's new companion. I think he was surprised that Elder Salinas was moved, and he wasn't. He is still in his first area, and sounding anxious to move somewhere different, find new contacts.
I was bummed that I didn't get transferred, this sector is hard to be in for a long time. But I was happy too because now I get to have Christmas with all the families that I know so well. My new companion, Elder Alfonso (from Columbia) is interesting. Hes a short little man, and we dont have much in common. There are a lot of things that he does that bug me, but I guess I need to learn how to live and deal with some people that I dont always like the best. We are having a lot of success though so thats what is most important!
A good life lesson-learn how to like & to eventually love those you didn't think you could.I bet every missionary can relate to this at some time.
Rosa FINALLY returned from the south. We have the 26th set as a date to baptize her before she goes back to the south on the 8th. And we found this woman Bertsabe, who moved here a month ago and who is a member but inactive. Her husband isnt a member and her two little kids(10 and 8) And we brought her and her kids to church yesterday so that was exciting!
Rosa is a woman they have been working with since Jeff arrived in this area, so exciting news about her baptismal date.
The heat is killing me slowly here, we are out all day in it. I'm pretty tan I think and also pretty skinny. Its nice haha
Well, it'll be really weird not to have Christmas with you guys or with snow and in 80-90 degree weather. But I think it will be fun. The important part is to remember and celebrate the birth and life of our Savior.
Jeff had gotten some gifts for family & friends & mailed it home. It arrived here the other day. What a great surprise! Lots of Chilean stamps all over the package-which I have saved for momentos.
You got my box?? Yay! It was fun for me to send it, although I wont be doing it too often (it was expensive) But I hope everyone likes the Chileno stuff.
We knew that he wouldn't have much time to write us this week as he was asked to write a letter to his home ward, telling about his time & experiences in Chile.
Ok, got to respond to Bishop now, love you all and thanks for everything that you do for me! Hope you enjoy the box :)
Love,
Elder Jeffrey DeLong
Hopefully the next letter will have pictures-and information about "the phone call" when we get to talk to him. The count-down is on.
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