Man, transfers are not fun. I didn't realize how easy my old sector was until I got dropped off here. It's never easy to say goodbye to your investigators and members, but it's always exciting to check out a new area. But I like it here, it's super chill and quiet. Happy to say that I'm opening up my 4th area, every single one so far. Pretty much this whole week consisted of contacting and knocking doors and went unsuccessfully. I have also experienced the Polar Bear Plunge every morning because our shower is broken, and the water is ice cold. But the Lord is teaching me to be patient, and although this week has been difficult there is nowhere I'd rather be.
This week here in Ecuador the rainy season of Ecuador stopped and the 12-hour sun started. Even though I'm so high in altitude it's still super hot.
This week I am especially grateful for my mother, and all the women in my life. As we celebrated Mothers day, I was full of joy for the amazing women I have in my life. Here in Ecuador, it's difficult to see because most families don't have great relationships with their spouses or with their children. I am eternally grateful for my amazing mother in my life and for her sacrifice in raising me to be the man I need to be. Although I may give you a hard time, I know that you know what's best for me, I love you.
A story that I absolutely love in the Book of Mormon is from Alma chapter 56. This chapter tells the story of the 2000 stripping warriors that go to battle with their lives on the line, but did not fear because they learned their first lessons from their mother.
47 Now they never had fought, yet they did not fear death; and they did think more upon the liberty of their fathers than they did upon their lives; yea, they had been taught by their mothers, that if they did not doubt, God would deliver them.
48 And they rehearsed unto me the words of their mothers, saying: We do not doubt our mothers knew it.
Love Elder Rich
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| Goodbyes in Turubamba |
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| Goodbye Elder Mora |
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| New companion, Elder Nieto |
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| The new area - Los Chillos |
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