Why hello people of the outside world! How is life? Well thanks for asking, my life is awesome! I’m studying, teaching, speaking Spanish, and studying more every day! I couldn’t think of anything better to be doing though. I’ve had so many experiences that confirm the fact that I am where I need to be. I’ve had so many times in lessons where I am so lost in the lesson, but I just say a prayer in my heart for help and I’m able to figure out what we are talking about and I’m able to contribute to the conversation, and yes I know that the people I’m teaching are probably all members already and yes they understand my bad unconjugated Spanish because they all speak English as well, but it is still interesting how I’m able to understand and speak even with only 4 and a half weeks of practice. This gospel is so perfect because of how many of my questions have been answered through learning more about it. It is awesome because we can still learn more no matter what. There is always progression.
So this week I’ve had a couple good experiences. The first one would be that on Sunday we got a new branch president because our old one had health issues and his time was almost done here. At first I was really upset about it because of how awesome our first one was, but when the new branch president came he was great. He totally opened up to us and he is just a great guy. He is really knowledgable about the Gospel and I’ve learned a lot from him even in this short week.
The second cool experience I had was on Tuesday I had the opportunity to skype a sister in Argentina with my companions. It was cool to finally hear a legit Argentine accent because none of our teachers here speak it because they all served in Mexico or America haha. I’m super excited to learn costellano in a week and a half! It sounds cool, idk how to explain it, but I’ll show you in 2 years I guess lol. Well anyway, this lesson was one of those where I had to say a prayer in my heart, be cause she was hard to understand, but it was amazing because I was able to understand what she was saying and I was able to share the message she needed. Idk how to explain any of this, but it was just awesome. I’m sure any of the people out there that have served missions and had to learn a language know what I’m talking about. I’m just so glad that I’ve received so many amazing blessings already in my life.
The third kinda cool thing that happened was one of the elders in my district had an ingrown toenail so he had to get it removed. Apparently he passed out while they were taking it out and yeah it was a pretty good story. It’s pretty sad when that is the most exciting thing that happens in your week haha. Well yeah fun times.
Sorry this email isn’t too long and doesn’t have many good stories, but give me 2 or 3 weeks and I’ll probably start having some good stories to tell. In Argentina the people will make fun of me for all my mistakes, so now I’ll know what I’m saying wrong hahaha. Well I love you all a ton, and I can’t wait to hear more from all of you! Hope all is well!
Con mucho amor
Elder LeBaron
Ps here is some pictures this week! ( my new shirt! Haha also the elder that needed to go to the doctor)
