Yes, I'm staying in Palermo with mi hijita, Hermana Ruiz! I'm stoked to stay with her but don't ask me if im excited to stay in Palermo. I mean I love this area but I have no idea what to do here for 6 more weeks. But when it comes to the point where its time for me to leave, it's going to break my heart.
This was a weird week. I honestly don't have much to say when it comes to la obra misional... Just that Andres FINALLY got baptized on Thursday! After a TON of drama and confusion, he was finally baptized and it was the sweetest thing. I love that kid and that family.
Then on Friday we got to travel for an hour to get shots for Gripe A. It was only a little uncomfortable with everyone together because the elders basically had to take off their shirts and the sisters had to show a little more skin than should be allowed in the mission, but in the end everyone had their lives saved and no ones going to die. There were only a couple missionaries who were terrified of shots (which honestly was a little funny. And sad).
Then that day after getting shots, we were given this liquid to put on all of our proselyting clothes to prefent dengue. After asking what it was, they told us it was venom. And if it gets on you, it will eat your skin. I was in the offices when all this stuff arrived to the mission and I watched President smack his hand to his head and say to himself "Im giving venom to a bunch of missionaries... What am I thinking". We´re probably all going to die here. So yesteray we had to go take all of our clothes to the church where we hung them outside and sprayed venom. We only looked a little stupid dragging a suitcase around Buenos Aires but hey, it happens. We also had nothing to protect our eyes, so that explains my ridiculous outfit (see below). And then the elders who for some reason have no common sense when it come to saftey (see below.. again). Yesterday was supposed to be a normal day for working but we had to spend time cleaning the apartment for transfers, and then had to so the stuff with our clothes, so we had one appointment that lasted about 20 minutes.
My attitude about the mission has changed so much. Honestly there are days (or weeks) where I would rather be anywhere else. And then there are moments that show me just how lucky I am to be here. I am so incredibly happy. It's hard and it breaks you little by little, but it is the biggest blessing. Seeing the little blessings that the Lord leaves us throughout the day just show me that He really is watching out for us. When we´re frustrated or don't know where to go and he puts someone who´s super kind in our path, or giving us a family in the ward that makes us feel like we´re at home, or having a super cool or spiritual interaction with someone, or even the moments where I'm crying from laughing so hard with my companion.. I just can't imagine my life without the mission. It has shown and taught me so much. I love the mission.
I love you all so much! Have a great week!
Love,
Hermana Prestwich
1. Saftey first
2. Oh elders.
3. Andres!
4. President y Herman Ayre
5. Oregon!
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