Gringo Ball and Valparaiso fires

Hey everyone!!!

 

So this week has been awesome. We got a new set of Latinos and Gringos. No new girls though. Because all the latinos were in orientation we got to play gringo ball!! I love gringo ball... I can actually play. But the elder that usually plays goalie wanted game time so who did the elders think would be a good person to put in goal... HERMANA COOK!! haha I got a little beat up but I bocked more balls than went in. Which I consider an accomplishment. We got new roomates... one is from Colombia and served in the military. We decided to have an arm wrestling contest and guess who won... ME!! Everyone was just as surprised as I was. Haha It was so much fun. She got to go through the temple yesterday and I got to be there with her. She was so happy that her and I just sat in the celestial room and cried. What I great experience. My other roomate is from New Jersey. Everytime I meet someone knew I am amazed at their testimony.

This week has been awesome we got to go with 10 people through the temple yesterday and then this week we go out on splits with actual missionaries. I am so excited. We have gotten to share the gospel with so many people but very few will actually take the lessons because of their catolic backgrounds. But it is amazing to me to see how many people will actually listen.

I still havent gotten the package but I hope and pray for it everyday.

It is getting really cold here. I defindently should have brought long skirts and sweaters. But I love Chile. We leave for Vina next tuesday and we dont get a P Day next week so I will have to talk to you all in 2 weeks.

I am sure you have all heard about the fires going on in Valapariso. That is a city right next to Vina. Last we heard 1000 homes were burned and 2 members will killed along with 18 others. they think that when we get there we will be all sent to Valapariso to help with the humanitarian work. GOOD THING I BROUGHT MY JEANS. I am so excited to help with all the service.

 

I love you all and pray for you constantly.

Hermana Cook