This week was a pretty tough week but Elder Sobré says next week will be better. We're having some difficulties. He's doesn't seem to committed to me. He has barely over a transfer left and its like he's coasting to the finish line and taking me along for the ride. On Wednesday I was really sick and stayed home. On Thursday we went to go help a family paint their house and it only took a couple hours but we were there for 7 hours. I can't speak very well so I don't have a lot of control. I don't want to be a nag, and I don't want to have to tell my comp that has been here almost 2 years what to do. The next day we were at the Barrios house again for like 2-3 hours and Elder Sobré had brought a movie with him and put it in to watch. It was Spirit, the cartoon about the horse. Its ridiculous. When I told him we needed to leave to get home in time, he ignored me. I told him five minutes later and he was slow to get up, we got home late. On our way home he said neither of us are sick so tomorrow and Sunday we need to work hard. I said what about today, we weren't sick, why didn't we work hard today? He said I dunno. Then the next day we went over there to get the 13 year old to go on divisions with him. So Elder Sobré went with a 13 year old kid. The rule is they have to be a responsible adult of at least 16 years. I told him that and he blew me off saying other missionaries do it. Ugh. Its frustrating. Then when we got back to their house after, the family left except the 13 year old and the 17 year old with Down's Syndrome and Elder Sobré and the 13 year old played games on the computer for an hour. I don't know what to do. Its hard. I want to do what I'm here to do. It seems like every day we're just trying to kill time. I told this to Elder Sobré a few days ago and that I feel like we aren't doing anything. I feel a bit like I'm wasting my time. I feel like we could be doing so much more. I told him I want to do what I'm here to do, I don't want to waste my time. I told him I understand that its hard to have a white boy that doesn't speak the language come in and not be able to do much, but we could be doing a lot more and I can help if he lets me. He tries to do it all himself and thats not much. We talked about things and he said we need to change some things so I hope things will change for the better. Since our chat at the start of last week things didn't improve, but last night he said they would this week. I really hope they do. I don't really know what else to do. It'll work out though. Its hard for me to stay focused on the work when we aren't really doing much work. I love what I'm here to do, I love the gospel of Jesus Christ, and I look forward to learning the language so I can be more effective and so I can do what I'm here do! Its tough right now but I know things will get better. The language is coming day by day. The ward mission leader is great-thats what Brother Lyman is in our ward. I usually do the divisions with him and he is a great guy a good companion. I'm happy to be here. I love the people and the area. At first I was skeptical but I love the pizza here, at least the cheese pizza. Each slice has a green olive on it. Its good stuff. Its hard right now but its good to maintain a good attitude. Our zone and another zone got together today and we played some different sports so that was fun. Good stress relief. It felt good to run around play some things that I'm good at, some Ultimate, some volleyball and kickball. I don't have a lot of time left. I sure love you Dad. We've had some great times and we've got a lot more to come. Don't worry about me here, I'm doing great. I love you Dad!Love, Matt
Mom! I missed you this week. I was really sick on Wednesday. I puked like 30 times. I couldn't stand without puking. I ached really bad and couldn't sleep. It was the longest day ever! I wished you were there to take care of me. :) I'm all better now though. I think it was because of the water. I will definitely be a lot more careful about what I eat and drink. I can't believe its 3 months already either! I'm having some issues with my companion but I'll work through it. I am very determined to be a good missionary and to not waste my time here. I'm also determined to be happy and love the people here. I have been blessed with a great gift of taking challenges head on and I know it will work out for the best. I read President Monson's talk from last spring and I love what he says about the future. Be of good cheer. The future is as bright as your faith. Its tough for me now, but the future is very bright. I also like what you said to me about being teachable. That is so important for me right now. I have so much to learn and I am excited to do so but I need to always make sure I am being teachable. I look forward to the work I will be able to do when I know the area and the language better. Its coming day by day. I know that the experiences I am having now will help me to be a better missionary and trainer some day. Thanks for sending the package I am looking forward to it! Oh and I WILL speak Castellano before my second decade is over! I'm glad Spring Break was good for you guys. I'm not sure when spring break is for us...;) I'm looking forward to conference and I'm crossing my fingers that we will get to watch in English. I love you Mom and I really appreciate the support you and Dad give me. You guys are the greatest parents in the world. Anyway until next week! I love you Mom! Paz!
Love, Matt
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