I am writing you all on Tuesday because we had transfers yesterday! To my suprise I was transfered out of San agustín and now I am across town in 5 Esquinas! My dear friend Elder Jones who just finished his mission in Kansas originally served in the same area when he was here, and I have dreamed of serving here as well. It is a big area, but I am so ready to meet even more lovely people. My new companion is Elder Vallejo from México, and he has only 3 months in the mission field, younger than me! But we set some pretty good goals last night and I am excited to start working and improving on the areas that I need to work on as a missionary. It is sad to leave the area since we have had a lot of success as of late, but I trust in the Lord´s plan for me in this new chapter of my mission.
Other than that, this past week has been filled with a lot of goodbyes and visits to the families in the ward. My old companion is now in Concordia, which is on the border with Uruguay. We saw some pretty funny stuff our last few days, including the Argentine Michael Jackson (Or "Miguel" Jackson haha) and the Argentine John Travolta. It was hard to say goodbye to these people that we have come love, but that is how Heavenly Father felt when he sent His son to die for our sins. Its tough, but I am trying to look at things from an eternal perspective.
A bit of sad news, Maxi´s mom died today. A member from San Agustín called me and told me and randomly on the street I ran into Maxi and Araceli and was able to give them a big hug (mini milagro!). He had been taking care of her in his house for some time since she had dimentia, like my grandma. But the Lord called her home, and she can enter in a state of rest. The Plan of Salvation allows us to overcome death and recieve eternal life thanks to the atonement of Jesus Christ, and I know it is hard for them now, but they know that through the blessings of temple work, she can recieve a proxy baptim and later be sealed as a family for all time and eternity. Thats why I love this gospel and being a missionary, it gives myself and others the hope we need in this dark world. And I promise that the gospel of Jesus Christ will help you have that hope, that remission of sin, and a new life in Cristo. The same is true for my family and my mom, and I pray that one day we will all be together in Heaven as a family for eternity.
Love you all!!
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