Some of you who know missionary work may be thinking "oh, thats kinda hard." You are absolutely correct, but its so awesome that we both just dont know anything about the area, and we are learning everday! Its a ton of fun!!!
So a little about the week. Monday we visited and I said "chao" to some of the awesome people of La Ligua. I also got a phone call that reassured me that I was leaving La Ligua. Sad but true. and then tuesday was a regular day of work as well! So we did LOTS more visits and said goodbye to lots of people that I love so very much!!! La Ligua is by far the best branch in the WHOLE mission. Then, well lets just say I didnt have time to pack my bags until wednesday morning. I woke up and get it all ready, then we had brunch with Brian one last time. After all he has done for mei t was great to share one last time. He is a great joven!!! Then we had to run, and we got my suitcases that were STUFFED down to the bus terminal. We got on the same bus as the Cabildo Elderes. and well we had to kinda play tetris with the suitcases to get them to fit because they didnt have a place under the bus for them. Then only to make things a LITTLE more fun, the hermanas from troncal in Quillota also got on the same bus to viña, so we shuffled things around and then got everyone on. We made it to viña and all the way to the office before I had the devastating moment that no missionary wants... I broke my first suitcase wheel!!! NO!!!!!! I was sad, but thats life, just had to semi drag it along. It has 4 wheel,s but the one that died was a necessary one. but I will work to fix it. Switch around a couple of them.
Then we had our capacitation for all the trainers, and well it started late. and then they went over everything quickly, and told us to go wait for the changes meeting. I saw Elder Luna, my old zone leader and he said he knew where I was going, so I thought I was going to his zone, in Belloto. I was convinced! So we went in and sat down. Elder Rhoton and I sat together just nervous and way excited to see our newbies!!! Then finally Presidente Kähnlein came in and in a line he was followed by 17 hermanas and 15 Elderes. IT WAS A HUGE GROUP OF NEW MISSIONARIES!!! Way cool though. SO we listened to a thought by hermana Kähnlein and the news all sang a song. Then the changes came. Did I mention that I was nervous? and for some reason they always seem to save me for last! As the different zones had their changes announced, I sat anxious. Elder Rhoton got called and he is training a latino! So that will be great for him!!! and The belloto zone came and left!!! slightly confused I sat waiting until the last zone, La Serena. Then came my turn, Presidente Kähnlein announced Elder Holmes and said I was going to be his trainer! I was way stoked!!! In fact, I didnt hear where we were going!! jaja But we were good to go and excited!!!
We had to wait until 930 before they brought us to the bus terminal and our bus left a little after 1130 from Viña. Sadly, I did NOT sleep very well, but I was excited!!! and we got to La Serena the next morning a little after 6am. Then we took our bags to our house. and right as we got there, ANOTHER WHEEL DIED!!! AHH!!!! but on the other suitcase. So I got some repairs to do. No worries mom, I have at least 6 weeks to try and fix everything!!! ;) jeje
Then these last few days have been fun just trying to find some members and talkingwith lots of people in the streets! We are starting from scratch, so theres only one direction to go, right?
So thats been my crazy life in a nut shell! I hope everyone is excited to hear about fun stories!!! As well as the power of the spirit here. The new ward is great and I can tell we are just going to have tons of success here!!!
Well I hope that everyone is doing well, and if things are rough, turn to the scriptures, and read alma 56. God is with those who need him most, dont forget it!!!
I love you all!!! Keep strong and remember that true happiness strarts with the basics!!! Chao!!!
Elder Marvin
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