Hola Everyone!
Things in the field are completely different from anything
I've ever heard. Missionary life out in the field is very different than
I had thought!! I don't even know where to begin...Let's see. Last
Wednesday night we finally made it back to our apartment. We essentially
dropped our bags off and went out and walked around our area. After
meeting several people, we headed back home and went right to bed; I was so, so
tired! The next morning I unpacked and starting cleaning the
apartment. Let's just say it wasn't up to par on the Russell Scale.
I still have to finish cleaning today, but I should get it pretty clean.
My apartment is on the 4th floor of a really nice apartment building. It
has a living area, kitchen, and 3 bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms. The power
and water goes out pretty regularly, so I've learned to just go with whatever
works that day. I'm high enough that I can see my area and I have a very
pretty view of the mountains. So that's kind of what my apartment is
like. It's pretty fun!!
Once we leave our apartment we go right to work. I've
only been here for a week, but I've met a ton of people! We've taught
quite a few lessons and contacted so many people. My area has a lot of
rich people, but also a lot of poor people too; so I have a pretty good variety
of people here to teach. The people are so, so nice and loving. We
walk up to their gate and yell, "Buenas!" and they usually come out
and talk to us. After introductions, they invite us to come in and sit
down. It's kind of weird that people here let random strangers inside and
tell us missionaries their complete life story and how Jesus Christ had helped
them. The only problem is is trying to get them to commit to stuff or are
home for the next meeting. Some people are really cool and have
interesting stories. We were contacting and stopped at a guy's
house. He invited us in and we told him that we were missionaries with a
message that can bless his life. He said not 30 seconds before we showed
up he post on a blog site something like "I'm stuck right now. I
don't know what to do with life or my family." That really shows how
the lord blesses and prepares the people for us to teach. I just hope
this man is prepared and ready to come unto Christ. We've met some other
people who also seem ready to receive the gospel of Jesus Christ.
The food here is very different! Rice, and lots of
rice. I get tired of rice. The propane in our house is gone, so
today we have to get our tank filled up. Also, we really don't have a lot
of food right now, so there is another thing we have to get done today.
Busy, busy, busy. But we seem to get everything done.
Walking. Who knew that word could be something so
hard? I've never walked so much in my entire life. I think we
probably walk 8+ miles everyday. My blisters have blisters. The sun
is brutal too, I don't think I've ever sweat so hard in my life too! But
I love being in the field. I'd rather be out in the field then my
apartment, because meeting people and staying busy is really keeping my spirits
high!! I've also lost a little more than 5 pounds in one week! I'm
gonna come home a tooth pick.
Love, Elder Jensen
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