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Another week here in this beautiful country, and I am loving every minute of it! A LOT has happened this week that I would like to share, but first I want to thank everyone for the prayers, thoughts, letters, and e mails! They really help me out more than you will ever know. It is so good to hear that everything is well back at home. You are always in my thoughts and prayers. Anyways, as for this past week:
Mon. My first Pday here in Málaga was incredible. I told you a little about it last week, but we had a joint zone p day in Fuen where we played Softball with a solid group of about 40 missionaries. I know I keep saying it, but President and Hermana Deere are incredible. They were right there in their athletic clothes playing right along side all of their missionaries. President was first at bat, and he slugged a home run. That´s what´s up. That is my mission President;) My second time at bat, I smacked the ball and ended up getting a home run... haha all of the missionaries were giving me a hard time , haha I was just doing my thing;) Jokes. Anyways, after Softball we all headed up to the mission home and had a nice American BBQ, UNREAL! I talked to the Deere´s, they are amazing. That night after we returned to our area, Elder Cortes and I visited the Santiago family.
Tue. We met with the Santiago family again. We are really focusing on them because they are so ready, and the 13 year old Nerea has a fecha for the 28th of this month. We made pancakes with their family, I taught my first lesson on the Restoration to Tonino. I am sure I messed up a lot, but I tried. Oh and their little 4 year old sister Maria is so dang cute!! Every time we visit their family, she grins from ear to ear and shakes our hands so much. It is so cute. She always wants to play ¨la pelota juego¨ with me a.k.a soccer. I roll the ball and she yells GOAL and just laughs, it is so sweet. She also pulls out the Book of Mormon and pretends to read it everytime we are there. I love their family.
Wed. My first Intercambio (exchange). I went out with Elder Warburton for the day. It was so good to be able to ask him questions in English, I am still just figuring this whole missionary thing out. That night at Noche hogar (Family home evening) I had a very sweet experience. Every Wednesday we have Noche hogar with all of our investigators, recent converts, members, etc at our capilla. Before we started we sang ¨Families can be together forever¨ I looked up and saw all of our investigators with their families in front of me. I could imagine them all entering the Temple to be sealed for all eternity, it was so sweet.
Thurs. On Thursday a family from Brazil moved in. During medio dia, they called and asked if we could help them move in. We went over to help and it turns out that they lived in England for 8 years before moving here, so they could speak English. They have been a tender mercy to me. They have a son that just returned from his mission, and he is really helping me out. That night, Elder Cortes and I bought a cake and went over to the Santiagos because it was Nerea´s 13th birthday. We were able to celebrate with them and then watch the Legacy and leave a message.
Fri. Another day of Intercambio´s with Elder Buckway in his area. We had a lot of walking and knocking doors. Some amazing lessons that day.
1:It doesn´t matter what a person looks like, dresses like, smells like, etc. EVERYONE needs to hear this message.
2: Be bold
3: It is okay to buy chuches (Spanish candy) to help you out through the day.
4: Smile and love every second. It is a privilege to be here.
5: Even when you don´t have anymore energy, put one foot in front of the other. Don´t complain.
Good day.
Sat. Such a good day! Every Saturday morning, we are able to play soccer with our investigators. We played for a few hours. I have realized that it doesn´t matter how old they are, EVERYONE here is good at soccer. Naters, this is for you: I SCORED MY FIRST GOAL IN SPAIN hahah I was so excited, after I scored I turned around, yelled, hugged and picked up an investigator... I don´t even know if that is allowed... haha it was a good time. That night, we had another lesson with the Santiagos. We watched the Joseph Smith movie, and the Spirit was SO strong. After we had a fiesta with the Santiagos and all of their extended family for Nerea´s bday. Some funny stories from that night:
So mom, this is for you. They fed us Paella for dinner which is huge in Spain. Of course... there is fish involved. I have learned to be really tough when it comes to food here in Spain, so I just throw it all down the hatch. Anyways, I have learned that a good way to combat the fishy taste is to eat some bread or drink something after. Anyways, after I thought I had conquered the Paella, I ate the rest of my bread and had the rest of my drink as a reward. Right when I took my last gulp, they brought in a whole platter of some sort of fried fish.... they held the plate in front of my face until I took not one, not two, but three. I didn´t know how to go about this whole fish eating business, until they all said ¨Todo¨which means all.... I threw it all down the hatch. I am still alive, but still picking bones out of my teeth... haha.
Next story, so I am pretty tall, especially for the people in Spain. After I got out of the bathroom, all of the little kids looked at me in amazement. They had seen a giant. Right when their eyes were wide and jaws dropped, I reached up and touched the ceiling. They made me do it a good 5 or 6 times;)
Last story. We ate so much food at the fiesta. After I had eaten all I could handle, Maria (the mother) scooped another huge piece of cake onto my plate. haha I couldn´t do it. She asked ¨Quien quiere mas¨ (who wants more?) and of course Elder Cortes replied, Elder Farre (that's how they pronounce my name, they drop the end of everything). We ended up taking two plates of food home. They take good care of us.
Sun. Good day and church, overall a good day! Elder Cortes had numbers that night, so I got a lot of good studying in.
Another great week here in Málaga Spain. I am loving every second, and really trying to make the most of it. It is a privilege to be here. I love you all and pray for you daily. This is the work of the Lord. Until next week.
Con Amor,
Élder Farrell
Elder Warburton & Elder Farrell
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