So
last week I believe, we met with a family of less actives. We just got
to know them a little bit. They are the familia Arana. And well we were
going through names and I was trying to remember all of theirs, but it
just wasn't happening for me and I made the mistake of a lifetime. You
see, the mom's name is Ingracia. As far as I am concerned, that doesn't
have a direct translation, but we can assume that it has to do with
grace. Because gracia = grace right? Right.
So I was
reviewing their names and I said "Ok let me get this straight. Your name
is..." and such name such name etc. Well I got to Ingracia. And I said
"And you're... desgracia no?" Every one bursts out laughing. And for
good reason too because desgracia means disgrace. So I basically asked
this woman if she was a disgrace, and if I'm not wrong, to call someone a
disgrace is a little strong in Spanish. At least here in Cusco. So
there's that. Called the woman a disgrace in our first visit. I think
that's more of a third visit insult, but I like to jump the gun I
guess.
So that's my story about how I still need very much
help with Spanish. At least I know the difference between desgracia and
ingracia now. And they accepted a return visit. Silver linings.
Well
as for the work, we are working with a few people to get baptized the
28th of May, but unfortunately Claudia didn't come to church so her date
fell through. And now her mom wants to post pone her baptism to a week
later so she and her daughter can get baptized together, which is
understandable but slightly frustrating because... well it's like
postponing your salvation. But we're gonna keep working on it because
that's what missionaries do. And that's why I love being a missionary.
I
don't have much else to say but I'd like to say a big happy mothers day
to Mommies because yesterday while we were talking... lol I forgot to
say happy mothers day. Sorry Mom! Love you and just know that you are
the best and I appreciate you a great deal and you're a total hottie
with your short blonde hair and I'm thinking about following in your
footsteps. Like in all aspects of my life for sure, but specifically in
your hair. Thanks for your example and I love you!
I also
love whomever reads this letter and I hope that you can all be kind to
your less active friends and not call them a disgrace. Learn from my
mistake people.
Well I'll be going now but have a lovely May
week and don't forget to pray and tell someone you love them and I'll
talk to ya'll soon! Pip pip adoodaleedo.
Hermana Rust
Our pensionista is the best and wants us to have strong shiny hair, so
she made us hair treatment stuff out of honey and egg yoke. Woke up this
morning with shiney hair so i'd call it a success. But yeah this is
what we looked like last night. I think I can work the lunch lady look,
but that's just me. Que opina ud?
Las 2 amigas y una gringa.
So the little latina is my companion and the other gringa is Hermana
Stickle. I live with them. Hermana Stickle thought she'd be cute and
stick ALLL the mattresses that we have in our house (which is a lot
because we have a lot of sisters come stay with us when there are
transfers) in our room.
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