Hola,
What a fantastic week it was this week! I’ve found that time keeps
finding a way to speed up. First off, since I am left without a Companion this
week, I spent this past week working with Elder Perry. It was sure an awesome
time and I have to say that having a Gringo Companion is something I’m not
quite used to. His Penchanista isn’t here so he/we didn’t have anyone cooking
for us. Thankfully she gave us the money and so we spent this week cooking for
ourselves. I have to say that although having a Penchanista is great and all, I
would have much rather just cooked my own food. We made tacos (they don’t exist
here), guacamole (it exists, but the Mexican Elders taught us the real way to
make it) cheese sandwiches (don’t exists either), and foods that contain peanut
butter (because I got a bunch I brought from home), and no bake cookies. You
name it! We cooked so many things we both haven’t eaten for our entire
missions!
Speaking of food, I haven’t really
talked about the food and all the things I’ve eaten in such a long time. I’ve
found that since I am in South America, I eat a TON of fruit! My favorite by
far is the mango because it is just absolutely delicious. Also, I’ve realized
that I Love fruit so much due to eating it so much. As well, I also have found
an allergy I have that I never knew about before. Pineapple has become a fruit
that I love eating down here, but this past week I ate a whole half a pineapple
and then realized that my entire mouth was numb. I tried eating a bit
throughout the week in small portions and large ones, but found that each time
my mouth would go numb. After all these years of wondering what my allergy is,
I’ve finally found out what my allergy is too. Haha! Thankfully, I’ve decided
that I love pineapple too much and that I can’t stop eating it, even if I am
allergic to it.
Now for a few stories of the week. Since
I’m a Zone Leader, this past week I spent a bunch of time getting ready for
changes and the people that are going to be changing and coming and such. Elder
Perry and I also worked super hard in two of our sectors.
I have been trying to track down the investigator that randomly showed
up at the church a few weeks ago now. For some reason, he just completely
disappeared. He wouldn’t answer his phone or anything. But Tuesday, after my Companion,
Elder Aguilar had left for Cusco, he called me. We taught him this week and I
have to say that it was way good!
As well, this week we were out tracting when a guy came up to us and
said, “You guys are the Mormons right?” We told him we were. So then he asked
us if we thought it would be alright if we visit him. We said yes and then he
asked if he could come to church and wanted to know the address and everything.
People are so prepared for us!
Just to end, I want to share a funny story. The Seventh Day Adventists Church had all of
their members out in the street giving out a free book that talked about being
happy. So all the members were going around hugging people and telling them
they loved them and such. Well, let’s just say that they wanted to try and hug
us! We had to navigate through the streets trying to avoid these people. Haha!
Before I forget, I
get my new Companion tomorrow, his name is Elder Melo and he is from
Columbia. While I was in Puno, he was my
Zone Leader. He is a great missionary
and I am really excited about working with him in Juliaca as well as running
the Zone together.
In closing, I hope that everyone has a fantastic week! I absolutely
love being a missionary and for the incredible experiences I have each day! I
love our Savior and the chance I have to put his name on my chest each day!
Love,
Elder Fawcett
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