Cinco de WHAT?

in our sombreros

 

 

 

Hola hola!

Que rapido! This week went so fast! Probably because I didn't want it to. As most of you know, my companion, Hermana Bautista, finished her mission today. So this week was a week of "lasts." It's been pretty sad. But now this week is going to be a week of "firsts" so it'll be okay.

Monday was our last actividad together. Our last real p-day. It was super fun. The elders prepared a whole bunch of "Minute to win it" games. It was great! 

Tuesday our last district meeting. We ate cake.

Wednesday our last Reunion with our Lider Misional. That wasn't actually that sad...

Thursday our last actividad with the ward. They had a farewell for Hna. B. It was pretty much like a funeral. Lots of crying. Kinda awkward. Because Everyone was talking about the great things that she has done here. And randomly someone would remember me and add me in there as having done something in this area. 

Friday our last visit with our favorite investigators. They are the ones that have a million kids. (Have I written about them?)

Saturday an actividad with all the niños of the stake. they danced and sang. really cute.

Sunday our last Sacrament meeting. Lots of pictures, lots of advice. Really sad. And in the noche, lots of packing.

Our 2 new converts in this area

And that brings us to today. Her bus left at 7 this morning. So we had to be in the Central at the 6:30. Then I stayed with an Hermana in our ward. Studied and did laundry in her house. My companion arrived at 12. So we picked her up, did her laundry and now are here.

I guess I'll answer the questions that mom sent last week.

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ell us what you know about your new companion: Name, Age, Where she is from, first impressions, whatever else you can think of.

• Her name is Hermana Rodriguez. She has 21 years. She is from Mexico, Distrito Federal the same as Hna B. I have heard great things about her. We are going to follow all the rules and have lots of success here. 

 

Also - how big is your area?  Do you walk more or ride busses more or other?

• Our area is relatively small. Its not big enough to justify riding the cameones much, so we walk...a lot..



my shoes at the beginning of the day - and at the end of the day

 

What are you running out of?  Anything I can send so you don't have to shop for it?

•  Batteries. They are ridiculously expensive here and My music player died. But for now it's okay because Hermana R has a music player.

How often do you see the other missionaries in your area? Do you have activities together?

• We see the elders of Nacionalista a lot because we share a capilla. We see everyone every tuesday because we have meetings. we don't have many activities. We are allowed one zone activity cada month. We just recently had a really awesome one. It was super fun (see last monday for more information)

And now for a list of random things that I want to tell you.

• I keep forgetting to tell you that I spoke in Sacrament Meeting 3 Sundays ago. It wasn't a disaster.
• I don't think I've told you about our Investigator that we love. She's so funny. She is 25 years old. She has 5 kids and is pregnant with twins. Crazy right? But she's great.
• I'm really glad that I haven't seen any new weird crazy bugs. But the cockroaches here are like 14 times bigger than any I've ever seen. It's disgusting.
• I found out this week that more than once an animal has escaped the zoo that is behind our house. (don't worry, its been almost 50 years since the tiger escaped. The most common animals that escape are the crocodiles (because they are somehow connected with a pond outside) and the snakes. And yes, there have been more than one recorded occurence of snakes appearing in shower drains of the surrounding area. Please pray for me. I'm a little freaked out.
• I've started to pronouce my name like the people here do. It's not that different. I just pronounce every letter. Como NiElsen. Knee-el-sen
• did you know that Cinco de Mayo is not that big of a deal here? For reals. I asked Hermana B if there are lots of fiestas and stuff 5 de Mayo and she said "why? what is 5 de Mayo?" I'm super disappointed

Last pic with Hna B.

Okay. Thats all I have to say this week. Gracias for your attention and your love.

Love you all!

Hermana Nielsen