It was really great talking to you all today. Sad that it was so short, but I actually really enjoyed it. Fun to just chat, and I really liked how we could just talk about any old thing. Some of the guys were all stressed out about what they were going to say to their families, but I like how it didnt really matter what we talked about. Just good to catch up. Glad that youre all doing so great. Sounds like life is going swell and that youre all growing up well. Keep up the good work, study hard and listen to your daddy! lol. Thanks as well for helping me to be obedient and stay on the time limit. Something always really hard to do.
Anyways, this week went pretty well. It was a little bit crasy with changes and everything. We had the deadies go home on monday, the newbies show up on tuesday and the changes themselves on wednesday. The best part was probably that we got free catered food 3 days in a row. haha. Then we also had a free food Christmas party for some of the zones on Friday. Elder Patterson stopped by and so that was fun.
Trying to feel Christmas-y but its kinda hard here. Oh well. We put up decorations and listen to Christmas music and everything, but its not the same. Thankfully we get to go to Presidents house for dinner tonight with their family, so that should be really cool. Here in Paraguay they celebrate Christmas just like New Years. The real day of Christmas is tomorrow, but everyone will have their big meal tonight, set off tons of fireworks and have a party, and then tomorrow will be the recovery day where all the adults get over their hangovers. But yeah. Picked up a couple present. Might just re-gift a couple of things so that I can have enough for everybody. lol. It doesnt really matter here though, because presents are usually exchanged on some other holiday later in January I think. Also nice is that my comp is super on top of things, and we got some stuff for our members and investigators. Hopefully they remember that its the thought that counts, because the presents are fairly lame. Oh well. haha.
Church this sunday will be interesting. 5pm to 6pm. Well see how that goes. It will be the same thing next week too. Interesting. Besides that, next week should be good and tranquilo. Nothing too big to worry about.
The weather this week was ridiculous. You step outside and it feels like walking into an oven. lol. I am SOOOOOOOOOO counting my air conditioned blessings this month. Thankfully it rained today, but with the humidity it left, it probably wont feel much better. Oh well. Im just thankful that Im not stuck out in some far away place with just one fan between me and my comp. Good stuff.
We got a new guy in the office this week. His names Elder Meryhew. Really good kid, and fits in really well with the rest of the guys here. He'll be the new mail guy and Elder Thornton will probably be out in about 3 weeks here.
Anyways, I gotta be rolling so that we can get to work on time. Sorry for being short and boring. But it was really great talking to you all. I hope you have a VERY merry Christmas. Enjoy your presents. Im excited for mine! But dont forget what Christmas is all about! I know Christ lives, and that because of His birth, we have a chance to be perfect and to live with God again. His birth was an important step in the course of His life. His life was perfect. He is perfect. And we can become perfect because of Him. Through him, we will be able to be a family forever. Theres nothing better than that. Being a missionary is great. I love to serve the Lord, and its especially great to be able to do it at this special time of year. Im excited for the day when well be able to be back together, but I wouldnt give up this oportunity to be here for anything. The Church is true! I love you tons!! Merry Christmas!!!!!!!
Elder Humphreys
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