Happy Mother's Day! To all moms, but especially to my super awesome mom. I love you mom. Thank you for all you do!
Last Monday I didn't write a lot because we went to San Cristobal and Teopisca, which was way cool! We traveled about 40 minutes to get to San Cristobal, and then we just wandered around. There are a lot of indigenous people who live there, and they have really cool traditional clothing. They sell everything; the best and cheapest souvenirs can be found there. Then we took a combi for about 40 minutes more to get to Teopisca. This was Hermana Arellano's first area. It was super cool! She was one of the first missionaries to be in that area, so the members love her and gave us food and cried a lot. Plus, I got to see their "Prayer House," that the family group leader constructed in his backyard. Super cool!
On Tuesday we had our last district meeting of the transfer and then did companion exchanges with the Hermanas in Villaflores. It's about 2 hours away, so I went with Hermana Castillo.
On Wednesday, Mexico celebrated Mother's Day, which is always on May 10th, so that meant that everyone was occupied and no one was in the streets. Holidays are hard days for missionary work.
On Thursday, we had our 32nd and last weekly planning session together. There were lots of tears shed during companion inventory. Then we ate with the Stake President and his family. We were both full, and then they brought out dessert. We left their house like we were both pregnant. Haha.
On Friday Elder Calderon, our district leader, came to Terrazas to do some baptismal interviews. We were trying to give him directions because he was close by, but couldn't find us. He told us that a little kid was talking to him, telling him he'd guide him. The Elder said, "Hermanas just a second, nino, what's your name?" And we both heard the kid say "Abel." It was a member who is like 9 years old and was listening to us give instructions to the Elders on the phone, so he left on his bike to go find the investigators and help the Elders out! So cute! The good news is that our investigators passed their interviews.
On Saturday, we got to the church bright and early for the baptism. However, the bishop told us there wasn't any more water in the building. The font was filled maybe a foot high... the bishop asked us what we thought would be the best solution... So, we went across the street to a mechanic and asked if we could have some water, and they said yes. We told the bishop and he sent all the Young Men out to help us. We all carried buckets of water from across the street to the font and filled it maybe another foot or so more. So Marco and Fabian were baptized in water that was only up to their knees. :o) It all turned out well and fine. The service was really nice.
We visited an investigator who gave one (just me, not my companion, or the member with us) iguana in mole and it was really chewy this time and basically the last thing I wanted to eat at that moment. Another investigator gave us tamales de chipilin, which is delicious. So, all's well that ends well.
We received transfers... Hermana Arellano... is going home! I'll remain here in Terrazas for another transfer with Hermana Valencia.
On Sunday... I got to skype my family. Woo! Afterwards we ran over to the Mission Devotional we'd planned with the ward. I was very busy this week trying to coordinate with the members and trying to make sure the going away party would go well. It was so hard to do without Hermana Arellano's knowledge, but I did it! We made a slideshow of the members, but in the end I coordinated to have pictures of her come on the slideshow too, plus a few other things. It turned out to be a huge surprise for her! I don't know how, but it all worked out. I feel like I can now breathe a little easier because this stressful week is now over. However, I also have a lot of responsibility now with leading the area and teaching my new companion everything about being a Sister Training Leader. It'll all be good! I'm excited for this next transfer! I know that Heavenly Father looks out for and blesses his missionaries. Thank you all for everything, until next week!
Con amor, Hermana Dangl
Last Monday I didn't write a lot because we went to San Cristobal and Teopisca, which was way cool! We traveled about 40 minutes to get to San Cristobal, and then we just wandered around. There are a lot of indigenous people who live there, and they have really cool traditional clothing. They sell everything; the best and cheapest souvenirs can be found there. Then we took a combi for about 40 minutes more to get to Teopisca. This was Hermana Arellano's first area. It was super cool! She was one of the first missionaries to be in that area, so the members love her and gave us food and cried a lot. Plus, I got to see their "Prayer House," that the family group leader constructed in his backyard. Super cool!
On Tuesday we had our last district meeting of the transfer and then did companion exchanges with the Hermanas in Villaflores. It's about 2 hours away, so I went with Hermana Castillo.
On Wednesday, Mexico celebrated Mother's Day, which is always on May 10th, so that meant that everyone was occupied and no one was in the streets. Holidays are hard days for missionary work.
On Thursday, we had our 32nd and last weekly planning session together. There were lots of tears shed during companion inventory. Then we ate with the Stake President and his family. We were both full, and then they brought out dessert. We left their house like we were both pregnant. Haha.
On Friday Elder Calderon, our district leader, came to Terrazas to do some baptismal interviews. We were trying to give him directions because he was close by, but couldn't find us. He told us that a little kid was talking to him, telling him he'd guide him. The Elder said, "Hermanas just a second, nino, what's your name?" And we both heard the kid say "Abel." It was a member who is like 9 years old and was listening to us give instructions to the Elders on the phone, so he left on his bike to go find the investigators and help the Elders out! So cute! The good news is that our investigators passed their interviews.
On Saturday, we got to the church bright and early for the baptism. However, the bishop told us there wasn't any more water in the building. The font was filled maybe a foot high... the bishop asked us what we thought would be the best solution... So, we went across the street to a mechanic and asked if we could have some water, and they said yes. We told the bishop and he sent all the Young Men out to help us. We all carried buckets of water from across the street to the font and filled it maybe another foot or so more. So Marco and Fabian were baptized in water that was only up to their knees. :o) It all turned out well and fine. The service was really nice.
We visited an investigator who gave one (just me, not my companion, or the member with us) iguana in mole and it was really chewy this time and basically the last thing I wanted to eat at that moment. Another investigator gave us tamales de chipilin, which is delicious. So, all's well that ends well.
We received transfers... Hermana Arellano... is going home! I'll remain here in Terrazas for another transfer with Hermana Valencia.
On Sunday... I got to skype my family. Woo! Afterwards we ran over to the Mission Devotional we'd planned with the ward. I was very busy this week trying to coordinate with the members and trying to make sure the going away party would go well. It was so hard to do without Hermana Arellano's knowledge, but I did it! We made a slideshow of the members, but in the end I coordinated to have pictures of her come on the slideshow too, plus a few other things. It turned out to be a huge surprise for her! I don't know how, but it all worked out. I feel like I can now breathe a little easier because this stressful week is now over. However, I also have a lot of responsibility now with leading the area and teaching my new companion everything about being a Sister Training Leader. It'll all be good! I'm excited for this next transfer! I know that Heavenly Father looks out for and blesses his missionaries. Thank you all for everything, until next week!
Con amor, Hermana Dangl
Water is essential for a baptism!
Carrying over water to the font from the mechanic across the street.
The Young Men helping fill the font.
Marco and Fabian's baptism!!
Recent Converts
Janeth, Hermana Dangl, Hermana Arellano and Pedro.
In Teopisca with members from the family group.
Hermana Dangl in the Prayer House.
This is in the backyard of the family group leader.
Member in Teopisca
Teopisca
Hermana Arrelano has completed her mission and is now going home!
District Meeting, our district, Suchiapa
Companion exchanges with Hermana Dangl, Villaflores, Castillo and Tlachi.
Hermana Arellano, Hermana Florecita, and Hermana Dangl
With Hermana Eva and her friend.
Teaching the youth.
Missionary activity. We did part of it.
Missionary activity poster that Hermana Dangl made.
Shirts from OXCHUC (pronounced like osh-chook) they were a gift from Hermana Rosi.
Hermana Dangl's shirt from Oxchuc.
Hermana Dangl wearing a shirt from Choholò
Two more traditional clothing sets, these are commonly seen en "Los Altos" and San Cristobal where the indigenous people live. When they come down to Tuxtla they wear their traditional clothing as well but I don't know how because it is super hot!!
The shirt is hand stitch cross point.
The skirts are realllyyy big and that's why you have to wear the belt thing. haha.
Haha we both fit in the skirt... but that's how they are! You have to fold it and use a special belt.
Hermana Dangl dressed in the typical clothing from Ecuador, which Hermana Arellano gifted her because she is the BEST EVER!
Such a great letter! Jason just had a baptism too where the water was only knee deep :) She looks adorable and the clothes are amazing!!
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