Hola,
Well this week I got the news of a HUGE surprise that I wasn’t really
expecting. On Friday, I got a call that I needed to pack my bags and come to
Cusco. So, I packed my bags and had to say a really, really hard good-bye to
all of the incredible people that I met during my time in Juliaca. As I departed
Juliaca, I felt so sad because I had truly loved the work, the people, and
everything about this city. But perhaps one of the hardest good-byes was to all
of the amazing missionaries that I had the chance to help and learn from in my
time in Juliaca as a Zone leader.
As I rode on the 8 hour bus ride, I had the chance to sit next to an
older woman from Alsace Lorraine, France. This particular place has a really
special significance to me because it happens to be the exact place where my
mom’s side of the family is from. The woman named Frani was friendly and spoke
very good English. As we sat, she wanted me to tell her and teach her about the
things I have learned about Peru during my time here since she was here to
visit as a tourist. As I did so, the conversation slowly shifted to what I was
doing in Peru. I explained our purpose as missionaries and taught her a few
basic principles that we believe in. The message really interested her and it
was really incredible when I explained to her that my family was from the same
place that she is. In the end, I got her information and I am going to send it
to the mission that she lives in. There is always a chance to share the gospel
as a missionary!
As I got to Cusco, I received my new assignment as one of President
Herrera’s secretaries. My official title is the Financial Secretary because I
will handle ALL of the money in the entire mission along with several other
responsibilities. To be completely honest, I was a little sad that I would have
this new position, but after thinking and praying, I have realized that this is
where my Heavenly Father wants me to be. In my time here in Cusco, I will learn
how the mission works and functions and at the same time, helping each
missionary in the mission. I also will be serving in a new area called Chasqui
in the Zone of Inti Raymi and I look forward to serving the amazing people here
in Cusco. The previous Financial Secretary will be training me for a change on
how everything works. His name is Elder Westbrook and is from Bountiful, Utah.
As I left Juliaca this past week, I felt a special spirit because this
past week Elder Melo and I had put seven baptismal dates on the calendar and the
Zone has incredible work going on. I am so thankful to have had the chance to
serve and help in my time in Juliaca. Helping others is something that most
overlook as missionaries, it is such a blessing to watch and help others to
grow. I love my Heavenly Father and know that he has a reason for calling me to
this new assignment. I love being a missionary and for the amazing experiences
I will have in my new Sector!
Love,
Elder Fawcett
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