I´ve not
yet heard the Cotui birds and honestly may never get the chance because they
are so rare nowadays.....I still have hope that I will have the chance to hear
them but it looks like I´ll need to go out more into the country to find me
one.
The work is
a little slower here in this little branch that we have. It really has
potential to become a ward but there aren´t sufficient priesthood holders that
pay a full tithe. There are sufficeint men that hold the Priesthood but not
enough that pay tithing...
Elder
Chalas and I get along great! perhaps better than the rest of my companions
thus far. We have tons of fun while we work hard. He knows a lot of English and
just needs to practice speaking it to really be an English wizard. We have a
lot in common and we talk a lot and joke around and teach well together. He is
definitely a blessing in my life. A good friend.
We had an
open house in the chapel on Saturday and it went well. We received nearly 30
references from all the people that came and the members. At the beginning
there weren´t that many people there so Elder Chalas hit the street talking and
inviting everyone we saw to the activity and our efforts bore fruit. there were
several people that we talked to that came! The purpose of the activity was for
members to invite their neighbors and friends to the open house so that they
could learn, feel the spirit, and we could obtain that reference but we kinda
undermined the activity with all the people we invited because a lot of the
references say that they are references from the missionaries.....the important
things is that the people came, learned, and hopefully felt the spirit. We have
a lot of work contacting all these references in the weeks to come and we are
excited.
On sunday
we had the opportunity to participate in the sacrament. It was the first tme in
nearly 9 months that I´ve been able to pass the sacrament and it was such a
good experience. I definitely took such a special opportunity for granted
before. It is the most important thing we do during the week!
Unfortunately
there isn´t anyone that plays the piano in the branch but if I can get my hands
on a piano to practice a little I think I could change that. It won´t be great
and it´ll probably be just the top hand but it would be music nonetheless.
Life is
good here in Cotui and Christmas is coming fast. I love Christmas. They have a
tradition here they call king´s day. which is the 6 of January and on this day
everyone gives toys to the little kids as a similitude of the 3 kings that gave
presents to baby Jesus. A fun tradition. I´m still a little kid at heart but I
don´t think I´ll be receiving any toys. But I´ll be giving many to the little
kids with all my ducks and the little toys Nikelle sent me to give to the kids.
It´s more fun to give than receive. I love to their little eyes brighten as
they see their little prize.
Go serve
someone
Elder
Robinson
P.S, I´m
going to try and send a package for Christmas, unfortunately it will probably
be late.....
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