This week has been so crazy! I am so tired, I can't even believe it. A lot of early mornings and late nights. I've been really blessed to be here in the office for this time. It's super interesting to see the behind the scenes stuff of a mission. I just know it's preparing me for something later on life.
But thanks to all the craziness that's been happening, I've been able to see quite a bit of Guatemala. There's been a lot of going to certain places and switching missionaries around and all that good stuff. For instance, while on a trip last Saturday, we saw a quite interesting house. I think they really like to collect street signs. It's an interesting hobby, but the written messages on the signs are quite interesting. One of the best ones is the one that says "Una Via" or, "One Way". It saids, "Sex, drugs, alcohol, one way directly to hell." It made us all laugh. This house is like two houses down than two sister missionaries. It's too bad they have a really weird neighbor.
RIght now, I am so fisically tired. I can't even think about what has happened this past week. It has literally been crazy, but super fun. I would say my journal is better, but i haven't had time to write in it-
that's how hectic it has been. I've forgotten what mission life is like for a 'normal' missionary out in the field. I can't really remember the last time I had a my full night's rest. There are always things going on.
One of my new focuses on the mission is fitness. I kinda lost the drive for a little bit. But, as my companions often remind me, I'm going home in about 6 months. I need to start getting back in shape. Now, I jump rope every night, it doesn't even matter how tired my legs already are from a day of walking. Also, I'm taking advantage of the nice weight setup that we have in this house and am doing more than just the minimum 30 minutes. I would say I've started eating healthier...but seeing as how I'm in Guatemala, there's not such a thing. We eat what we're given and we don't complain.
Other exciting news! A Wal-Mart just opened up in our town! woohoo! That'll be really nice to get stuff I don't usually get. As far as the spiritual part of the mission goes, it's incredible. There are so many wonderful people here. There's a family that is progressing to be baptized this month. Another family that's getting things worked out to get married and baptized the next. And there are a few people scattered in there. Still, the search is on for families where not everyone is members. It's interesting. But, with the help of ward members, they come back and the rest of the family gets baptized. One of these days, I'll speak in church. I'll let y'all know a brief outline of what I say. I have 3 scriptures picked out and the filler will be guided by the Spirit. That's how it works, right? Writing talks word for word impede the Spirit to change your message.
Sorry for this awful email. I'll try to do better next time. Really, why write? I'm almost home anyway, right? That's a scary thought... But, i won't focus on that. There are more important things to focus on right now.
Love y'all!!
--Elder Hunt
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