Photos

So life in the CCM has been pretty crazy this week.

The biggest news was one of the Hermanas in my district, Hermana Valenta, broke her elbow a couple of days ago during volleyball. It was a pretty freak accident. Elder Child and I got the opportunity to give her a priesthood blessing. Elder child did the anointing, and I did the sealing. At the time, we had no idea what the severity of the injury was becuase in order to X-ray, they had to leave the CCM. In the blessing I gave her, I told her that she would be okay, and that her wrist was not broken. It was a day for miracles. She came back with the news that her wrist was fine, just sprained. She had a very small hairline fracture in her elbow that would heal over the span of 4 weeks. No surgery required. No issues. It won't affect her mission at all. This was a very humbling experience for me. I'm so happy that I'm serving the Lord.

Instead of sharing funny stories, I thought I would send some photos and introduce you guys to my district and our friends, district 14 B.

This is a photo of me with my two comps, Elder Chischillie on the left, and Elder Child on the right (this was before my haircut).

This is a photo of the Mexico City temple from one of our trips. It is a huge temple, and it is extremely beautiful.

This is a photo of my district eating lunch. (from left to right) Elder Wegner, Elder Frost, Elder Stone, Hermana Valenta, Hermana Coffeen, Me, Hermana Cluff, Hermana Freebairn, Elder Child, and Elder Herron (Elder Chischillie took the photo).

All the Missionaries in my district (14A) had to go into downtown to sort out our Visas. Elder Chischillie, Elder child, and I are serving in Mexico city chaclo. Elder Wegner is serving in Mexico City North. Elder Frost is serving in Mexico city Aguascalientes.

Every night, the Elders in my house (District 14A and B) sing hymns together and then say a prayer. We close the night very spiritually. I love our two districts. We are all so incredibly close, and we are very good friends. (from left to right) Elder Whitaker, Elder Leavitt, Elder Fix, Elder Marispini, Elder Belnap, Elder Wegner, Elder Kerr, Me, Elder Whitby, Elder Stone, Elder Chischillie, Elder Hobbs, Elder Herron, Elder Child, Elder Weech, And the legs and hands of Elder Frost. Elder Baker took the photo.

This is a photo of my room. typically its not this messy. Its nice having only three people per room. we switch around where we sleep all the time, and we have tons of room.

This is a photo of our casa, casa 27. It is so much fun. Generally the crime scene of our shenanigans.

Here's a photo of me and some of my friends (note the short hair).

Heres a photo of our two districts about to play gator ball #SquadGoals

And last but not least, this is a typical morning for me. Wake up before the sunrises and get to work. The sunsets and sunrises here in Mexico City are very beautiful (probably partially due to the air pollution).

I’m so happy to be here on the Lord's work. I love learning Spanish. I will send more photos next email!

Love,

Elder Long