The offices are going great! It's been a mix of spiritual moments, late nights in the office and learning. We recently started working with the Wrides, a senior missionary couple in our mission. Elder Wride was a big business auditor and has the know-how of office management. His hilarious, lovable personality has made it fun to learn proper financial procedures and business practices. We are currently working on simplifying the work we do. Last week the area "tech guys" came in and updated our computers so we're getting used to the new programs.
This week we taught an amazing amount of lessons considering the time we have to work. God is softening peoples' to receive us.
Jorge and Rodrigo are progressing. They both had questions about the priesthood line of authority. When we explained it, THEY UNDERSTOOD! That in itself is a miracle. They weren't able to go to church this week so their baptism will be pushed back but they're progressing.
Camila introduced us to her uncle and aunt. The lesson we had with them was good but they weren't so open to listening to our beliefs. Maybe in a few weeks, they'll soften up. Camila is still going well. She read a chapter of the Book of Mormon and said that God answered her prayer. She knows that it's true! We are going to visit her and her whole family tomorrow.
Last night we found a guy named Maxemiliano (his name reminds me of the books Maximum Ride). He received us with a surprisingly humble attitude. Maxemiliano is 19, lives in Beccar with his parents and 7 younger siblings. He comes from a Catholic background and is looking for peace. We taught him about Joseph Smith. My favorite part of our talk was when Maxemiliano stopped us and said, "Wait, so if Jesus and all of his Apostles died, God would need to call someone else to be a prophet! When did he do that?!?!?!?!?" It is satisfying to see people understand what we teach them.
So, as you might have already guessed, the office schedule kinda threw off my routine of sleep, exercise, and food. I got sick last week and am almost back to 100%. But, I talked to the mission nurse and she told me that I could work and it wouldn't slow down my healing so I just made an extra effort to get rest and eat better. Whoahla. I am now getting better. I was sick for about a month last winter but it was the same deal. Thus far, I haven't taken a sick day.
Elder Fairchild's parents came and visited the mission offices. It was strange to have a conversation in English. Just yesterday I was talking to the Wilcox (another senior couple that works in the offices with us) and Hermana Wilcox couldn't understand some of the words I was saying. Apparently, my English has a little accent now.
Overall, everything is going great! I am praying for you and for the family. I think of you every day and am grateful for the support that you give me.
I hope your week is fantastic!
Love,
Elder Smith
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