Before I get to James’ letter let me apologize for not keeping up with this blog more. I’m hoping to get one letter posted a day in the order they were sent to us, so everyone can keep up with what has been happening with our Elder in Tijuana.
Dear
Family, friends, missionaries and misioneros, queridos hermanos y amigos de
Tijuana,
These
past two weeks have been busy. I was showing Elder Serpa every corner of
the sector, and we were just beginning to baptize again when I got called to
serve in Reforma with Elder Torres. Officially I only had two baptisms in
the ward Miramar, but I achieved much in the work of reactivation and brought
about many constructive changes in the ward council. I learned many ways
how I could apply the same work with a different perspective with my
unceasingly funny companion Elder Serpa. Neri, María y familia Ornelas tiene un
futuro de oportunidades espitiruales. (Neri,
Mary and family Ornelas have spiritual opportunities.)
This past week for our P-Day we
celebrated with Elder Cortes, my old Líder de Distrito, (district leader) who
returns home to his house tomorrow. He has been an amazing influence and
a great example of how one can follow the rules and find excellence in this
great work. We went to a nice barbecue joint in Independencia to eat
hamburgers. I gave him the Xolos playeta (shirt) that I bought a while back, because he needed to get one
before he returned honorably home to Morelos. Yesterday and this morning
Hma Nancy y Hmo Rafa wished us off as we left that corner of Tijuana.
Muchisimas gracias Elder Cortes, Éxito! Y gracias para la
influencia de los miembros y para el trabajo del Obispo Mora. (And thanks to the influence of the members
and the work of Bishop Mora.) I received a few gifts from the ward members,
regalé varios corbatas y cosas, (I gave
several ties and stuff) and I'll send a few pictures in the following
weeks. Hma Nancy dropped me off in her red Mystery Machine, and here I am with
Elder Torres.
Normalmente,
yo escribo un parrafo describiendo las comidas nuevas y platos interesantes de
la semana. (Normally, I write one
paragraph describing new foods and interesting dishes of the week.) Well,
thus far in my mission I have eaten a lot of different kinds of food, both
familiar and unfamiliar. I did get the package from The Vinsons, thanks a ton
for the Jerky. Mis compañeros y Hmo Rafa les gustaron la carne seca de alce. (My
colleagues and Hmo Rafa liked the moose jerky.) I have already eaten the Elk
Jerky, and this week I will munch on the Deer Jerky (carne seca de venado) this
week. I know I am writing this late, sorry Mom, but if you wish to
include snacks like Rolos, Twizzlers, Pretzels, Hershey's, the Hostess Cupcake
or any chocolate peanut butter mix. I have eaten a lot of different kinds
of food here. Yo como comida mas picante de cualquier de mis compañeros.
Tengo chile en mi sangre! (I like spicy
food more than any of my classmates. I have chili in my blood!) From rice
with milk (arroz con leche), stuffed fried peppers (chile rellenos), new fruit
like guavas, rice like Grandma Tobler, Chicharón, and giant meatballs
(albondigas); there has been quite a variety.
Elder
Serpa was a hilarious companion. He can read English, so the majority of this
part will be in English, no se preocupe (do
not worry) Cami. Funny enough, he listened to music from "Two Steps
From Hell" as well before his mission, and went every Friday to the movies
with his dad. The theatres here are so much cheaper! He enjoys the
music from Zelda and other orchestral pieces, although he really only enjoys
practicing solo, not playing in a group.
This
week I shared multiple times with the members the importance of the Family
History Work.
This
is my brief message of love and servitude, and I love this chance to serve in
the final harvest of the Lord, and for the unending prayers I receive from my
family.
Sincerely
you Son, friend, Amigo, misionero,
Elder Tobler
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