Buenas tardes my dudes!
Figured I should start my emails off in Spanish because I am in the Promised Land haha. First week back in Mexico went well! It's a little different than the first time and is still weird adjusting to the language and the culture but I'm sure I'll get the hang of it in no time.
I am currently serving in Minatitlán, Vera Cruz. We cover 3 branches named Juarez, Santa Clara, and Pradera. I'm actually super stoked to be here because I've heard nothing but good things about it. The food is freaking good, especially memelas. They are like a giant taco but in the form of a pizza and it slaps. It's also nice because it's not as hot. I still sweat like crazy because of the humidity but at night it's pretty nice.
My companion is named Elder Muñoz and he's from Mexico City. Dude is a homie and a hard worker. We get along pretty well and he helps me a lot with my Spanish. The goal is to get me fluent in Spanish and him fluent in English haha.
But yeah this week was interesting. Adjusting to the Mexican culture is tough and fun. For example, in Gilbert I was honked at by members every second while riding a bike. Here when I get honked at, it's by a taxi and out of habit I always wave then we have to explain that we don't need a ride. We also have to cross a river in a boat to get to one side of our area. The thing that is the best though is all of the attention I get haha. I feel like a celebrity walking down the street and I have already had some pictures taken of me... I even had a 65 year old tell me I am her dream man. Gotta love the Mexican culture!
As far as the work goes, it is a lot easier here than in Gilbert. We found 5 people this week which isn't too bad. We also had 5 at church and this week are probably gonna put some people on date. We do most of our teaching on phone calls just because we don't know where they live. And let me tell ya, understanding these people on the phone isn't easy, but I'm getting used to it.
I've already met some dope members. One of the families lives right behind us and they are so sick. My Spanish is getting better because I just sit and talk with them. We go there because a girl that lives there isn't a member and we are trying to get her baptized. I love this family because they will straight up tell me when I don't say something right and then I'm able to correct it. Most people just lie to my face and say I don't need to fix anything so shoutout to them.
Anyways, so to summarize the week, it was long and short all at the same time. Sometimes I was stressed as freak because the change, but other times I was straight chillin. I have learned what it means to trust the Lord. I probably won't learn the language as well as I'd like, I probably won't get as comfortable as I'd like, but I will see miracles as long as I trust Him. The church is so true man.
Love you all, stay sweet!
Elder Wilde
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