This week we got to help one of our less active members fix his
roof. People in Chile don't really need a roof because it doesn't rain,
ever. Its more for the sun and the dust. He was really grateful for our
help because his back is bad so he can't do much. He kept saying how
strong we are. Also he gave us some sticks that I assume are for some
kind of sport but I have never seen anything like it.
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| Mystery sport stick |
I
wanted to share an experience I had this week with a family that we
have been visiting. The mother is suffering from a mild form of
depression because recently their youngest son passed away in a car
accident. He was 22 and it affected the family very strongly because
they all lived together. Anyway, as we have been teaching them, I
usually let my companion do most of the talking and I explain the
lessons or just stick to the stuff that I know. For whatever reason this
day I was poking fun at gringos and the terrible Spanish accent we all
have. This just made the mother of the family bust out into laughter.
Me and the rest were so surprised that we couldn't help but to join in
with her. I'm still not sure why she thought it was so funny but ever
since then every time we are in that area, they welcome us in and give
us food and drink. And they are always willing to hear what we have to
say. I am hoping for great things from this family in the future. All
together grandchilden and all they number almost 15 people.
Con amor
Elder Brayton
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| Roof repair |
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| Everybody loves pizza! |
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