(Jaydan got his first blister this week!)
Jaydan had the last divisions of this change and when the other Elder came Jaydan was the one that had to get them around. He was a little nervous since he hasn't been there that long either. He got them around great though so he was thrilled about that. All the appointments had fallen through though and so they had to do a lot of "finding" which is the worst part. (Jaydan said that with "I'm not going to lie"...he doesn't enjoy finding people) He knows that the mission isn't all about fun and so that is a part of it he will just do because it's important. The language is coming little by little (really little) and Jaydan is still having a really hard time understanding people. He will recognize some words but they won't click in meaning or they sound so close to another word that has a totally different meaning. It's frustrating for him but he isn't any different from others learning a new language. He said he needs better "hears". I think he might of meant ears.
Jaydan had the last divisions of this change and when the other Elder came Jaydan was the one that had to get them around. He was a little nervous since he hasn't been there that long either. He got them around great though so he was thrilled about that. All the appointments had fallen through though and so they had to do a lot of "finding" which is the worst part. (Jaydan said that with "I'm not going to lie"...he doesn't enjoy finding people) He knows that the mission isn't all about fun and so that is a part of it he will just do because it's important. The language is coming little by little (really little) and Jaydan is still having a really hard time understanding people. He will recognize some words but they won't click in meaning or they sound so close to another word that has a totally different meaning. It's frustrating for him but he isn't any different from others learning a new language. He said he needs better "hears". I think he might of meant ears. Jaydan was happy to say that he hasn't had anyone expose their bodies (boobies) to him lately and no dogs have gotten friendly with his legs. He hopes by saying that he doesn't jinx himself. (funny kid)
The divisions were okay but after Jaydan and his comp found a lady that was so happy to have them teach her. She was another religion and after the missionaries talked to her she was crying and when the missionaries left she was yelling to them down the street to not forget her and to please come back again. So Jaydan thought that was cool and they are going back to visit with her again today or tomorrow.
They had a baptism on Saturday that was really cool. Three little boys got baptized and Jaydan was able to baptize them. It was Jaydan's first time baptizing in Spanish and everything went really good. (he didn't mess up....those are his words) The little boys hated to pray before they were baptized but now they are fighting over who gets to pray....so that is cool for Jaydan to see. Their dad wants to get baptized too and is always reading and studying but he hasn't been able to quit smoking. They have another baptism on Saturday for the girl that had found the Book of Mormon and was reading it on her own. Jaydan said "she is way good".
After teaching another lady this week Jaydan was the one to say the prayer and the spirit was really strong and touched their hearts. (the lady was crying) He didn't slaughter it and his words were correct.
The mission is flying by....Jaydan can't quite believe how fast it is passing. Jaydan and his comp are both staying where they are at. His comp has been there for four changes and is now the new District Leader. Jaydan said they will get to know each other really good. Jaydan is pretty sure there will be a lot of divisions with this change.....he's thinking every week.
HOORAH FOR ISRAEL!
Thee Elder Ropelato
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