Hey Family!!
The week has been great! We have been
really working hard to teach as many people as possible!! I am so grateful to
be in Ponce and having the opportunity to teach and talk to all these
people!
I know I haven't done this in awhile so
I'm going to answer all of Mama's questions!!
Q- Since your ward is more of a
branch, do you and your companion get fed very often by the members?
A- To be honest, we only have two people
in the ward that ever feed us. Every Monday and Sunday we get fed. The Rosa
family feeds us every Monday night and we have FHE (Family Home Evening) all
together. On Sunday nights, we are at Olga’s house, my favorite member. She
feeds us always really good food! The rest of the ward is a little difficult so
we don't get fed much.
Q-What you do eat at member's houses?
A- It is still always rice and beans at the
members’ houses. Occasionally, we have other things but there is always rice.
Q-What do you cook for yourself?
A- My companion and I are always cooking
together. We eat a lot of tacos, taco salad, eggs, and tostones
(plantains)!
Q-How much do you receive a month to pay
for expenses?
A- $200 every month
Q- Does it cover everything?
A- Yes! It just depends what we want to
eat each week so some months it lasts longer than others. We always buy
together to make it last a little longer.
Q-What are prices for fresh fruit and
veggies there? Expensive or cheap?
A- I would say about the same as back
home, possibly some things are more expensive. If we are teaching someone,
though, usually they always offer fruit from their trees which is usually lots
of mangos, bread fruit, avocados, and limes. The same fruit you can find in the
stores is really expensive.
Q-How much is a box of cereal for
example?
A- I always buy the really cheap brands
that are about $2.50 but the Name brands are all about $4.
Q- So do you and your companion
solely walk? Or any other way of transportation? Bike, bus, car?
A- Public buses do not exist. Our
mission is a walking mission; we don't have bikes. We have cars but can only
use them for district meetings and conferences. So basically, it just sits in
our garage like a decoration.
Q- Both, Dad and I have Puerto Rico
on our weather Aps. It always seems to be 81 degrees. Is it super humid and
moist?
A- It totally depends on the day. We
have days that are dry as can be and you feel like your skin is going to crack
and then we have other days that it feels like you are breathing in water. It
all depends on the rain.
Q-How often does it rain?
A- Lately, it has been raining everyday
for about an hour then it is just boiling hot after. They say that we are in
the rainy season. Ponce is one of the hottest places on the island because the
city is so close to the beach.
Q-Are you taking lots of pictures other
than the three you send us?
A- Yes I am always taking pictures.
Q- Do you have room on the memory cards
Dad got for you?
A- Ummm... I have about 30 pictures more
to take and then it is full.
Q-Did you receive your St. Patty’s care
package?
A- Yes, I did and I absolutely loved
it!! So here the only holiday they don't celebrate is St. Patty's day. It was
sad! I had to explain to my companion all the craziness that we do for this
day. She didn't believe me that Mama’s hair is always green that day of the
year till I showed her the photo of Mama’s hair!! ;)
Q-Can you believe that you are
approaching your hump day?
A- No I can't!! I definitely have my
days that it feels like I have been in Puerto Rico for forever. Yet, I feel
like I just got here, too. I have so much more work to do; I can't believe that
I am already to the point where it is half way!! It's crazy.
Q- It’s hard to believe
Regan comes home in May and Oliver in June. It feels like it has gone by so
fast for them. Do you write to Oliver, Jake or Regan? Or anyone
else?
A- I am writing all of them! I was also writing
Aubrey until she finished her mission and still writing Marc! :) It has
been great to keep in contact and know how the work is progressing in all of
the other parts of the world! It is great be able to share stories and know
that we all are working for The Lord to help build His kingdom! How great is
the calling of a missionary!
I love the challenge to say three
different thank you's in our prayers. I have truly gained a strong testimony of
prayer! I know that our Father in Heaven is always listening and wants to hear
from us. It is amazing the relationship that I have now with my Father. Before
my mission, I was the one to fall on my knees only when I was in troubled times
or when I needed guidance. I now hit my knees every day, have a prayer in my
heart, and sometimes pray out loud for everything. I know that He is always
listening. He wants to hear about our days, smile at the happiness, and hear
our sorrows. I am so grateful for those days that are a little bit easier that
I can give thanks for all the little blessings that I received that day! I know
that on my mission I am not solo, I’m not alone, and this aspect has changed my
life forever! I have a knowledge and a love for my Heavenly Father that will
never go away!
I love you all so so much and hope you
all have a fantastic week! Remember always to hit your knees for everything!!
Con Amor Siempre
Hermana Harris
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