Alright kiddos I hope your sitting down cause IM BACK BABY!!!! I'm in HONDURAS! Haha alright... hardest week of my liofe in all honesty, but man O man the gospel is TOO TRUE to not share it! So I'm Loving the challenge. Oh Mamma the language is rough but ya know what, thats okay! Sometimes I'm completely lost but most of the time I hang in there :)Something that is kinda funny that I didn't pick up on before here is people when they say daily factual stuff, they sometimes do a huge gasp when they realize something. They'll be talking and then the person next to them will gasp like their heart broke and then say "Oh I knowww!!!" it's pretty funny and can take me by surprise
Today we were talking with a less active mom and non member children and they asked why I dont have a girlfriend at home or here in Honduras and why I dont call my family everyday or take breaks and I just told them because I want to love you guys! They all smiled and that was a sweet moment. I desire to Serve them completely.
I've probably been too emotional this week I cried in every lesson and just tried to teach through the spirit. Luckily I dont have any wild dog stories... Whew! Those were some scary times. Well this place has a little more wealthy families and homes are more cared for than the old area but yup, its basically the same as where I was when I left, it's pretty funny.
OHHHH! Something cool is that I was at a dinner last night and everyone knew Uncle Danny even though they were from Honduras, Guatemala or The Dominican Republic and everyone started saying "wo wo wo wo wo wo wo" its something they do here, its pretty funny haha and then the dude from the Dominican Republic (elder Estevez) said he was baptized by Dennis Pitta! He played for BYU and plays for the Ravens in the NFL its pretty sweetttt! I wish I could see Andrew Bertha and hear about his mission...He's HOME, that's crazy!
Thank you family and Kailee for your letters they were a wonderful surprise and made me cry. I was incredibly homesick at first as expected until I realized that I am truly doing what I want to do, the Lords work and that these people need me and the service I can give. And just as importantly my family needs me more here in Honduras to be the best Missionary I can be and best example of Christ as possible.
If you look above (tourist voice) you will notice a picture of the "trio" unfortunately it has already been terminated. Elder Lorenzana (only has six weeks out in the mission) was ET'd to Dos Caminos Uno. Its another awesome area and he is a fantastic missionary so now we are down to a normal companerismo! Elder Roberts (the one in the middle) is my trainer, he is an AMAZING missionary and man Oh man we are gonna get work done! A UTAH boy, 6'3" that weighs about 140 haha but he knows so much and has a soothing personality that can get the point across without shoving it in your face. I have grown to love him for his kind but hard working ways. We already have one baptism date and will definitely get some more this week. I'm really embracing what Dad wrote in his letter to me to pray for and EXPECT miracles. The weather is SOOOO HOT and SOOOOO RAINY! It has rained every day this week and its usually when we are out walking but that's OK, these ballin' Nike golf pants from Dicks are keeping me dry ;) (thanks mom, kiss for you. a big one!)
Tiara!!!!!!!!!!! Take it easy with the good looks, your killin me! These Graduation photos are amazing, you chose the right dress and look like a Goddess! Sister Rhodes is really happy that you and Lexy (her daughter) will be at the same school, you guys should be friends, she is a sweet swaggin gal!
Fathers day looked so fun! Darius Rucker looked like he was killin' it and your superman apron made me smile and laugh alot. Great Fathers Day gift for Pops! Again tiaras grad pictures looked gorgeous and the instagram of grndpa and Dad was great. TJ I love you so much!!!!!!! And micheley you too;) Teejerrello you didn't write me this week, but i understand its hard to write when a birthday comes around and your'e in the bishopric at 23.. you stud you!
Any ways this week is going to be a good one! I really hope to get some baptismal challenges rolling and watch the hand of the Lord move people away from their struggles and into His Peace.
To anyone who is reading this I testify that the Church that Jesus Christ is on the earth today never to be taken again. I love this gospel with all my heart and am trying to learn to fully give my heart to the people of Honduras and do the work as He would have me do! Something I read this week in a past general conference said "The gospel is easy, Life is hard!" That blew up my world! ha ha! Its so true... how did I not figure that one out the first time I heard it! :) Well I love you all and hope to get some cool stories to share as I go forward but for now everybody be safe and know that I love you all!
Once Again, I'm BACK!
ELDER Ty Toolson :)
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