DEAR FAMILY
So first, Mom, yeah the mission replaces the cell phone as long as it wasn't your fault (i.e. getting robbed) so we got one like that Monday after. Which was super cool because the next day we ran out of minutes because the Sister Missionaries who had it before us used them ALL. So we've gone a week without minutes and the cell phone plan doesn't reset until Thursday. It's been impossible this week without minutes, especially trying to plan a baptism. So, we walked a lot more than usual, which is saying a lot especially since now we only have half of Balcarce to cover. As for "cheap" watches, they do not exist. They're all over 100 pesos! (I get 700 pesos each month to buy food, toiletries, travel, etc so that tells you how much it is for a watch) It's ridiculous! I'll keep looking. I'm really grateful for the economy in America honestly. Prices are rising everywhere, but here, it's absolutely ridiculous!
Argentina is crazy though. They have like a million holidays for NO reason. Today? FLAG DAY. And everyone and their mom is CLOSED and no one worked! It's hard for the missionary work. The white handbook says Sunday and holidays are great days to work because families are home together. But no one lets us in.
And if it rains? Same thing. Day off of work. Sleep all day. Won't let us in.
"Chicos, I'm trying to sleep, come back some other time...Chicos, we've got visitors, come back some other time...Chicos, it's Flag Day, come back some other time...Chicos, I couldn't come to church, it was raining..."
So this week? It rained three days in a row, yesterday was Father’s day. And today, we could hardly even find lunch because no one was open!
But life goes on and so does the missionary work! So it's all fine.
Speaking of, we had the baptism and everything went great! Once we got started. Martin and Camila got baptized :) and we had an 8 year old in the other ward have his baptism at the same time so lots of people would come. But he was supposed to do his interview right before and his bishop showed up at 6 when we were supposed to be starting! And then he had to conduct the meeting because no one else with that authority came! Half the people we assigned to talk, teach, pray, etc. also didn't show, and the font didn't fill up in time so we had to pump cold water in it. So we started way late, Elder Blackhorse spoke, the other missionaries covered for some others, I conducted the music. Hahaha. It was great. Regardless, once it all got started, it was perfect! Camila was so happy, and Martin even cried a little during the closing hymn when I smiled at him. And then both were confirmed and received the Holy Ghost yesterday :) I am so happy for them and for their decision to follow the Savior and get baptized in the church! They have made huge changes in their lives and you can really see it!
We're still working with Leandro, Martin's friend. His baptism is supposed to be this Saturday but we don't think he has quit smoking yet. We have a lesson tonight and we're going to help him understand how important it is and work out a plan with him! Hopefully he'll be baptized this week and if not, next week! It all depends.
Elder Blackhorse and I are searching for new investigators and it's tough! We're working really hard in companionship study also because better teachers, teach together, involve the investigator, and get better at helping them understand.
And that's my week! This week should be good. We are going to Mar del Plata to have a Conference with President Arnold; President of the South America South Area, and it should be really awesome and pump everyone up! I'm stoked.
Oh, as for Christian, Mom, I wrote him to his house so his mom will forward it hopefully. I didn't have my MTC box number till I reported. My zone leaders told me I have like 5 letters from some people, and one from you, Mom, but I don't get them till they come in to Balcarce for District Meeting tomorrow and can't respond until next Monday!
I love you all! Thanks for the letters :) Thanks for caring. Thanks for reading.
BYE.
-Elder Ryan David Garrison
So first, Mom, yeah the mission replaces the cell phone as long as it wasn't your fault (i.e. getting robbed) so we got one like that Monday after. Which was super cool because the next day we ran out of minutes because the Sister Missionaries who had it before us used them ALL. So we've gone a week without minutes and the cell phone plan doesn't reset until Thursday. It's been impossible this week without minutes, especially trying to plan a baptism. So, we walked a lot more than usual, which is saying a lot especially since now we only have half of Balcarce to cover. As for "cheap" watches, they do not exist. They're all over 100 pesos! (I get 700 pesos each month to buy food, toiletries, travel, etc so that tells you how much it is for a watch) It's ridiculous! I'll keep looking. I'm really grateful for the economy in America honestly. Prices are rising everywhere, but here, it's absolutely ridiculous!
Argentina is crazy though. They have like a million holidays for NO reason. Today? FLAG DAY. And everyone and their mom is CLOSED and no one worked! It's hard for the missionary work. The white handbook says Sunday and holidays are great days to work because families are home together. But no one lets us in.
And if it rains? Same thing. Day off of work. Sleep all day. Won't let us in.
"Chicos, I'm trying to sleep, come back some other time...Chicos, we've got visitors, come back some other time...Chicos, it's Flag Day, come back some other time...Chicos, I couldn't come to church, it was raining..."
So this week? It rained three days in a row, yesterday was Father’s day. And today, we could hardly even find lunch because no one was open!
But life goes on and so does the missionary work! So it's all fine.
Speaking of, we had the baptism and everything went great! Once we got started. Martin and Camila got baptized :) and we had an 8 year old in the other ward have his baptism at the same time so lots of people would come. But he was supposed to do his interview right before and his bishop showed up at 6 when we were supposed to be starting! And then he had to conduct the meeting because no one else with that authority came! Half the people we assigned to talk, teach, pray, etc. also didn't show, and the font didn't fill up in time so we had to pump cold water in it. So we started way late, Elder Blackhorse spoke, the other missionaries covered for some others, I conducted the music. Hahaha. It was great. Regardless, once it all got started, it was perfect! Camila was so happy, and Martin even cried a little during the closing hymn when I smiled at him. And then both were confirmed and received the Holy Ghost yesterday :) I am so happy for them and for their decision to follow the Savior and get baptized in the church! They have made huge changes in their lives and you can really see it!
We're still working with Leandro, Martin's friend. His baptism is supposed to be this Saturday but we don't think he has quit smoking yet. We have a lesson tonight and we're going to help him understand how important it is and work out a plan with him! Hopefully he'll be baptized this week and if not, next week! It all depends.
Elder Blackhorse and I are searching for new investigators and it's tough! We're working really hard in companionship study also because better teachers, teach together, involve the investigator, and get better at helping them understand.
And that's my week! This week should be good. We are going to Mar del Plata to have a Conference with President Arnold; President of the South America South Area, and it should be really awesome and pump everyone up! I'm stoked.
Oh, as for Christian, Mom, I wrote him to his house so his mom will forward it hopefully. I didn't have my MTC box number till I reported. My zone leaders told me I have like 5 letters from some people, and one from you, Mom, but I don't get them till they come in to Balcarce for District Meeting tomorrow and can't respond until next Monday!
I love you all! Thanks for the letters :) Thanks for caring. Thanks for reading.
BYE.
-Elder Ryan David Garrison
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