So I don't know how to begin. The last two weeks have been a whirlwind.
The hard work and contacting has finally payed off! We now have some investigators, and we've set some baptismal dates! The only problem is that the dates are in the next transfer. But it's been a good turn around from last week. When we first arrived at our house, Elder Ramirez and I checked the area book. Investigators, Progressing investigators, and Investigators with baptismal dates were completely blank. I guess it shows huge trust by my President in my trainer, to give him an area that has not been successful in a while, and give him a training assignment at the same time. Elder Ramirez is the man. Well, we finally have investigators, and we work hard to teach them everyday. It's been an adventure. One day is super good. I understand what people are saying, my Spanish is good, etc. Then the next day, I can't understand a thing, I can't speak, etc. Learning this language has been the most humbling experience of my life. But everyday is better, and I'm getting very fluent. I study the language every day, and I speak Spanish as much as possible.
The highlight of my week (aside from the lessons of course) was probably last p-day. I made a meal plan, went to the store, and bought lots of groceries. i work hard to eat healthy every day, and it pays of.
A spiritual experience I had this past week was we were contacting, at about 7 at night or so, and we were able to teach a lesson with a guy named Juan. during the lesson, it started pouring rain. Afterward, we ran back to the house to change into rain gear. While we were there, it was already late at night, and it was raining, so it was very tempting to stay indoors and just call it a day. But we know that we have to follow the rules to exact obedience, even if it's pouring rain and we're tired. So we changed, went out, and started contacting in the pouring rain. God really does bless us, especially when we are following the rules exactly. Within fifteen minutes of contacting, someone agreed to let us teach them. In the span of two hours, we were able to find two new investigators, and teach them both the first lesson. What a blessing.
Now, onto the good part; Photos!
This is our street in Amecameca! The town is very tranquil and calm. The people are extremely friendly, and contacting here really isn't that bad.
This is one of the large volcanoes in the area. I can't remember its name unfortunately. I am also sorry I don't have a good photo of Popocatepetl, it's very difficult to get a photo of it without clouds covering it. It's crazy to comprehend that this volcano is over 17,000 feet tall.
This is our chapel. It's very strange. The actual chapel is on the second floor, and the classrooms and font are on the bottom floor. There is a separate building to the left for the offices of the bishops.
This is the main street in town. it is named Miguel Hidalgo. It seems like everything here is named Miguel Hidalgo. That's probably how Mexicans feel when they go to Austin or Houston.
Elder Ramirez and Me doing some hardcore laundry. We have to hang out all of our clothes to dry on top of a roof of a member's house. It's loco.
This is their house (the picture didn't come through). They are honestly the nicest family. They live in the next town over, Huehuecalco, so every Monday, Elder Ramirez and I load up on a bus and drive out to their house. They let us use their washing machine, and we often have lunches here. It is like a home away from home, and I am so grateful for their kindness.
Well that's all for this week. I love you guys, and I miss you all so much. I pray for you all all the time.
Love,
Elder William Jacob Long
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