Taylor sent this photo of the tie-burning, marking his first 6 months in the mission.
This must be another of the lovely creatures he has encountered. He didn't give details.
I think I'll say I'm glad the
Broncos lost because I would have probably tried to sneak into a members house
to watch the Super Bowl if they went that far. To tell you the truth, we walked
by a store and they had the game going because I caught a glimpse of my Orange
Crush and I was sooooooooooooo tempted to walk in and "buy
something...." I didn't though, and I prevailed over that temptation. Good
stuff.
As far as news here from the Yuc, I
was able to play tennis with that guy from Venezuela today. He LOVES English and
teaches here in Valladolid, so he always talks to me in English whenever he
sees me. All the members look at us really weird when we're talking. I'll just
leave it at this as far as the tennis match goes though: I won! Triumphant. He
was pretty good and won the first game but then I got my stroke back you might
say. [He's an older guy and] I just made him
run over the court... My bad, should I have had more mercy and charity? Haha
no, but he seemed to really enjoy himself because he said "I have not had
partner to play with very long time. I am so glad to meet you!" What a
guy! That might have been the only time I play though... Elder García didn't
really like watching us play. I don't blame him really. It was fun though, and
a good break.
This week I have realized something
strange. The members tell the missionaries EVERYTHING. Yesterday was when a TON of members dumped a lot of information on us and
this morning I woke up a tiny bit of what I imagine how Dad or the bishop feel.
I felt way weighed down. I guess it means that the members trust us, and we'll
just make sure to keep that trust. I really love this ward so much though. It will be weird
to be transferred from here really because I just feel so at home with the
members here. They love their Howsee I reckon!
I only have a few more minutes so
I'll tell you one last tiny story. The other day we were eating with a member,
and the dad was playing his guitar. He's an older guy and he always sings hymns
with his guitar. I asked him if we could sing together and boy did we ever have
the greatest rendition of secreta oracion (Secret
Prayer) together. Then, after that we gave him a blessing because he has
been feeling sick. Sorry! time is really running out
I love you all so very much and keep
the letters coming!
Luff yas! Tay(
Wow...6 months and that spider is AWFUL!
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