This Week in the Mission Field

Buen día!

This week was pretty calm in the mission office because Monday and Tuesday were "feriado" or holiday here in Argentina. I couldn't go to immigrations or the police station in the mornings, and it was nice to sleep a little longer. We also played soccer as a district three days in a row which I loved! 

My Desk...

Because of the holiday I had to go to the bus station to buy tickets for all of the zone leaders and sister training leaders. I usually do the order online but the business that I send the order to was closed so I had to do it in person. I went to the bus station with 11 thousand pesos which is a lot of money! We purchased the tickets and I left with 100 pesos. Traveling is expensive here, especially for those coming from the south, Esquel and Bariloche!

Wednesday I went to the police station which is always an adventure. Fabian is a guy that helps us out a lot and he showed me how to make the "mate." I'm going to share our beliefs about the gospel with him because I can tell that he sees something different in us when we are transacting business.

I think the most important thing that happened this week took place yesterday. I felt down so I went off for a little bit and said the most sincere prayer of my life. I told God that if circumstances aren't going to change He had to help me get through the tough times. I said a lot of other things too, and I got off of my knees feeling a lot better. 

Another thing I remembered this week is that the most important relationship in my life is the one I have with God. I think of Chris when I say that because I feel like he emulates that truth. When we strive to please God first, and more than anyone else, everything else will always work out. 

I love everyone!

Elder Kauffman aka Jack