This week we've been working a lot with a few families. It's hard when about half of the family accepts the gospel and eagerly comes to church while the other members of the family don't seem to catch the desire.
We had a really cool experience with an 81 year old man we taught this week. He explained that his wife and kids were members and that his children had served missions. We taught the restoration to him and before we left, we asked if he would say the prayer. At first he said that he didn't feel prepared, but we persisted. After the prayer I looked up and a tear was rolling down his cheek.
I like our area a lot because all of the members we talk to seem super eager to help us with the missionary work. We have this thing that we are doing with a stuffed teddy bear named Elder Rocky. He comes with instructions and the family does one different thing every night. All of the activities are focused on getting the members involved with missionary work.
I'm slowly but steadily learning the language, and I can now understand about a fifth of what is being said. I made a goal with myself that by the first month I would be able to understand most of what was being said and by the third, I would be able to speak to at least some degree of decency.
Last P-day we hiked to a peak that overlooks the city of Arica. There is a giant statue of Christ there similar to the one in Brazil, but a lot smaller. It was cool to be able to have a look out onto the ocean and the city together. I really do love being on the coast and wish that we were closer to the beach. I love the people and the enthusiasm that the members have here!
Nos Vemos,
Elder Walker
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