Hey
guys!
Hope
all is well state-side and around the world!
Things
have been pretty great down here in beautiful Costa Rica! Lot's of pretty
sunsets here! I usually don't take too many pictures outside because honestly, my area
is not very pretty - but, I do what I can!
This
week went pretty well! I had divisions here in my area with a new elder who's
having some problems with missing home and the language. It's pretty tough
being a new missionary and especially leaving straight-out of Highschool! Going
from living at home to living alone in the mission is a HUGE difference, but it
can definitely be done! He's a really really good guy and I actually had lots
of fun with him! Lots of advice and encouragement - that's what I love about
having the opportunity to serve as a leader. It's an opportunity to serve and
lift others rather than exercize power or to lift myself up. I learn so much -
I love it!
The
cats came back but this time, there's 3! The mom always comes to feed them and
then leaves so we're like baby-sitters. It's been a long time since I've
babysat and the worst part is I'm not even paid!
Well,
for part of the work, things have been pretty good as far as investigators.
We've been finding and meeting lots of new people to teach, including a family
of 9 that like to listen and learn - I'm hoping that there's progress there!
We've had to leave other investigators for a while but it's to find others who
are willing to make changes in their lives and progress! My saying as a ZL and
missionary is that "It's all a process!" haha but sometimes it's
frustrating because the process can be really slow. Just really have to have a
lot of faith!
Elder
Stott is now a smoothie-making machine! My favorite is spinach, banana, orange and chia smoothie! It's really good! Fills ya up and without saying too much,
really cleans you out too! haha and as far as cooking, it's a process ;) Hey did you know that loofah's actually grow in Costa Rica??
Today
Chino and I are planning on eating some sushi - hopefully we find a place with
some good deals - I'll take some pictures there too!
Well, life is
good here. Stressfull sometimes but good! The mission has been the hardest
thing that I've ever done! Dan Gable (a famous wrestler once said, "Once you've wrestled, everything else in life is easy." But my version would be, "Once you've served a mission, everything else in life is easy". haha but I really love it here! It's crazy to think that the
end is somewhat near but at the same time, I try not to think too much about
it! It's going to be hard to leave the people and country that I love so much!
I love this Gospel and I love my
Savior!
Thanks
everyone for the love and support!
Vivo
y dinamico! Keep the faith!
-
Elder Stott
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