Lets start at Tuesday then, that will keep me organized.
Last Monday night, all the girls had already left, so it was just us
and Hermano Hernandez for class. He just talked about his missionary
stories and then he bought us churros. The most amazing churros you
will ever imagine stuffed with Carjeta, bluberry, vanilla, nutella......
I'm drooling just remembering them. So we were all packed and the
other elders were leaving at like two in the morning. We all were in
the same house for the last night and we all said our goodbyes. Tuesday
morning we woke up and headed out with McKinley, Steed, and me. We
flew out of Mexico and landed in the green land of humid Texas. It was a
wonderful feeling getting here, even though we were all just extremely
nervous and all had this pit in our stomach that we hadn't felt since
entering the MTC. Its like as soon as a place becomes home you have to
leave.... That's the mission for ya. We were picked up along with
some English elders and went to a chapel. We went running, and I went
with an elder from Ecuador. Running is where you just go and talk to
people, and it made me feel like I was somewhat ready to be here. Wow,
everything I just said sounds like it was ages ago to me. Tuesday night
we went and slept at one of the Mission people's homes in the most
comfy bed I can imagine. She had an amazing piano, and she had some
classical music books, so I played Debussy for about an hour. If you
want to send me my Debussy piano book in whatever package shows up next,
that would be wonderful. Also, you sent me the camera thing to hook it
up to the TV. I don't know if my camera came with one, but I was
looking for the USB port. Its the same kind of thing that is on iPod's.
But its okay. I don't know if I will get you pictures because of
that, we shall see. Although the fools for Jazz picture where Bethany
had red eyes made my day. Tell her good luck with finals for me.
Anyways, Wednesday we went to the mission office to
be oriented. We ate kolache's for breakfast, some Czech food found here
in Texas. Its basically a stuffed roll. Look it up, and then make
some. They're amazingly delicious. Well now I guess I can tell you
where I am and who my companion is. I am in Missouri City NW, a little
suburb outside of Houston. There are lots of hispanics to teach here.
My companion is Elder Sydney Tate from Orem Utah. He came on his
mission last August and has only been in the area a transfer. Basically
I think we work great together. I'm trying to be at a point where I
can talk more, because basically I freeze whenever I need to OYM (Open
your moth) people on the street. I can't just talk to people, or at
least I hate it. I just have to go and feel awkward I guess. We'll see
if I can do that this week. But its good and we work super hard. We
have a car in this area, and so our mission's theme song is "Come Thou
Fount," and basically we listen to that MoTab CD all the time.
Especially that song, but I don't mind. Its funny because he has told
me that he used to listen to metal before he went on his mission, and
that just seems so unreal to me.
Thanks for the Easter package!!!! Especially the CD.
We're going to listen to it today while driving. And thanks for the
slinky and reses pieces.
So Thursday. Man I
have a lot to say, and my time is only half way up! We have a family
that is just progressing like a hurricane! We taught the word of
Wisdom, and they just loved it! Apparently Elder Tate had taught the
Law of Chastity like last week, and they weren't married, but they were
just like, "We see the importance, lets get married!" I pray that the
Martinez Family gets baptized, because they really could. THey also fed
us pesole. It was really good. I don't know if I spelt that right,
but its a chicken and some sort of rice thing soup. I had the wierdest
Deja Vu while eating it though. Like I'd been in that apartment before
eating the same thing. Maybe I've just been somewhere similar.
We get fed a lot here, but I think I'll do okay.
Now that I'm not at a cafeteria, its easier not to just snarf food,
especially when I'm making myself eggs.
Friday, I kind of already said the things I wrote in my journal Friday.r
Saturday, I got offered a cigarette for the first
time in my life! How exciting! But the investigator we were teaching
then was cool. We have had a lot to do the last few days.
Sunday, My first day at church here was spend playing the organ! I
don't think I need to explain any more about that, just it was super
great.
ANyways, I honestly can't think of
anything more to say. I've kind of ranted about how excited I am, and
how awesome everything is. My trainer and I get along, we are focused
on the work, and even when I'm falling asleep during study time, I'm
working as hard as I physically can. I pray for you guys! ANd I love
you all!
Your favorite elder,
Elder David Austin Barlow.
Oh,
and about my subject, that is the only thing that has completely and
utterly surprised me while on my mission. I just thought that everybody
knew who Mormons were in this day and age. I guess not.
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