Ok mom...sorry I can`t send a picture of this because I didn`t
have my camera at the time, but you now have a second witness that Greg was not
lying: they really do put a string of limes around the necks of the dogs when
they get sick!!! Greg, I officially apologize for not believing you.
So we were walking in one of the trailer park type areas, where it`s all
dirt. We rounded a corner and I saw this shaggy white dog sitting on the corner,
in plain site. He was sitting there, just looking out, and hanging in plain view
on his neck were two green limes! I literally stopped, which kind of suprised my
companion and just said `NO...` I couldn`t believe it! After over a year in the
mission, it has been confirmed: Greg was not lying. They really do have that
tradition! I asked my pensionista about it, and she even laughed about the
tradition and said that a lot of people here do it. How crazy!
Anyway, that was one of the crazy moments of the week, and something that
definitely made it to the journal. ;)
This week was really great for me. Honestly, I felt like we made a lot of
progress, especially as a companionship. On Thursday, we had a long talk where
Elder Panduro really opened up to me. I feel like he`s exactly the way I was
about 7 months ago. He doesn`t have a lot of confidence in his teaching, but he
has all the desire in the world to change and become a great missionary. I told
him of all the times that I had really felt the spirit while he taught, and
tried to help him recognize that he really is a great teacher! I think that he
was able to recognize that. I also really felt the spirit guiding me while I
talked to him...I kinda felt as if I were teaching an investigator. I guess we
all need a reminder once in a while of some things!
Anyway, after that, we just were on fire! Friday and Saturday both just
FLEW by because we had the spirit so strong in our companionship. On Friday, we
were able to have a truly amazing experience. We taught this lady, Maritza, who
really did not want to talk to us at first. I was a bit pushy to get into the
door, but we did get in! It was our second visit with her. We began talking
about how the gospel really does bless our families, and I felt the prompting to
pull out Alma 37. I began reading it and talking about how the Book of Mormon
teaches us how to be better parents, and how to help our children when they do
horrible things like Corianton. She was definitely interested at that point. By
the end of the lesson, not only did she want to listen, but she was excited to
read the Book of Mormon!
Immediately after her, we met Javier, who is struggling as an alcoholic. In
that lesson, we also really had the spirit with us. My companion was able to
help him see how baptism really was going to help him leave everything behind. I
know that the spirit guided us to him and that it was just an amazing
experience.
Anyway, that`s a bit of what`s going on here! I feel great here in Tumbes.
It`s kind of weird to realize that I`ve been gone so long! However, I know I`m
where the Lord wants me to be. I hope that you all are doing well, and don`t
forget to send me a letter every once in a while! The mail here takes longer
than in Piura, but I promise that I reply to everything. :)
Love you all!
Elder Schofield
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