Eating Lizard
So this week went pretty well. We´ve been able to find some people that are fairly positive. We´re hoping to have a solid pool party next month. So on Thursday Elder Gong from the 70s came, so we had a companonship from the east part of the mission come to stay with us Wednesday night. So my first son, Elder Egas and his comp came with us! It was cool to work with Elder Egas again and hang out a bit with him. His comp was pretty cool as well. So we ate some of the most expensive pupusas there to celebrate, then we went to a cheaper place to eat more. So yeah, on Thursday he came and was talking about attributes of Christ. He first asked our opinions of what we saw in our mission presidentes (the meeting was with the east and west mission), then he went around asking people about what they had learned from their companions. I thought that by sitting in the back I would be safe. Wrong! So at the very end he stood in front of me, then asked me to stand up and say something. I was trying to think of something new and creative because everyone had already said a bunch of stuff. So he asked me, "What Christ like atribute have you learned from your companions, so the brilliant elder vaughan that I am said, "....nothing... uuummmmmm.... *looking around at former companions* "...probably diligence." then he asked me, "how much time do you have in the mission?". then the brilliant Elder Vaughan said, "21 days... oh what? months!" and the translater heard 10.... so yeah that was cool. Lesson learned is not to be an idiot in front of 300 people, and to laugh at yourself and get over dumb stuff that happens in life. You're not too cool for school kids. Also read your scriptures, pray and don't do drugs. I love you all!
Also I ate a lizard named "Garrobo" so what's up boi.
Elder Vaughan
T-minus 9 weeks.
Garrobo, the origonal crew, my two sons and my filipino grandson, dinner with a view, second dinner because we were still hungry and the pupusas in the first restaurant were a dollar a piece. Our pimped out ride to go to the multi mission.
Finally, Free at Last
GUESS WHO HAS CHANGES AFTER AN ETERNITY?!?!?!
Yeah, so they just notified me that I finally have changes. Sad and happy to say it, but thats life. After 8 changes in Las Cañas and 10 overall in the district (something like 13- 14 months) I don't remember exactly what it is. But still, the point is, is that I am going. I donno where still, but hopefully somewhere far away. So yeah theres that.
Also this Saturday we had 1.5 baptisms. Alejandra and her daughter paola. After I baptized alejandra my comp baptized the daughter, but her foot came out of the water so she had to do it over again. She basically just went into the bathroom and cried for 20 minutes and never entered in again. yesterday she couldn't even shower because she was so traumatized... so yeah thats pretty cool. I guess we will see what happens with elder lunt and his future comp. We had a multi-stake conference yesterday which was with all of Central America where 2 70s spoke and Elder Cook. It was pretty cool. Well kids, obey the comandments and you will be blessed. Follow his will and you will see the blessings in His divine time. Love all!!
Elder Vaughan
Sorry theres no pics, this computer doesnt seem to recognize my camera.
Bowling and Suchitoto
So this week was pretty cool. Last P-day we went bowling as a zone, and it was definitely an off day for me. On one throw I just decided to throw the ball as hard as I could without thinking without really even aiming and I got a strike. Other than that it was garbage. But 2 people did get baptized! Veronica who is the daughter of members less actives, and we started teaching her like 2 or 3 months ago. So, that was pretty sweet! She and her family are pretty cool. The other day they had us make some tortillas and I made a square one and it was awesome. and my comp made a kite. they doubted our skills because we are white, but we definitely schooled them. So that was pretty cool. And the same day Carlos got baptized. About a month ago we found him through service that we did when we painted a house. Ever since then he has gone to church every Sunday and got baptized. So, that was way awesome! We didn't have to really do anything, he just did it all by himself basically haha. So yeah, this week was pretty cool!
Entering into the last week of the change. So next week I'll let you guys know whats up!
Love y'all
Elder Vaughan
Bowling last pday, baptisms of Carlos and Veronica, Suchitoto
Mama Baller
So another week has passed in Las Canas and all is well. Nothing new to report on. Got 4 people that we are hoping to baptize this week or next. This week we will do their interviews then see what happens. Everything's going swell. I had to give a lesson on Sunday about the creation and it was cool. Also one of our investigators told us that some preacher guy told her 10 year old daughter that she and her family are going to go to hell if they keep listening to us, so the mom (our investigator) went to the guy to see what was up, and he said the same thing, and she responded saying, "Well I guess we'll see you there." and then left. Yeah, she's a big baller. Haha it was prety sweet. sometimes people are really annoying and I don't understand why but, it's alright because I guess they get to decide what they do with their lives.
No pics this week sorry. Love y'all. behave. Love God and be blessed.
Elder Vaughan
More Progress
Well, this week was fairly decent. We had 5 investigators in church again. We were also expecting to baptize someone this week, but she needs a little bit more time. So we are hoping to baptize her along with a couple others in a couple weeks. Hopefully everything comes out well! Well, nothing too big to report on. We found a boat in the woods. So that was cool. Other than that all the same, all is well. This week I'll complete 20 months in the mission! Meaning 3.5 left. Be good and keep the commandments children!
Elder Vaughan
Slumber Party
So things were pretty good in this week. We have been able to teach some positive people and have found some people that have progressed. This Sunday we had 5 in church and like 10 progressing. We're hoping that that can continue and improve in this week. Also, we expect one girl named Veronica to get baptized this week. That is if she desires to follow through with it. So that's where we are at for now.
Doing pretty solid and lovin life here in Ilopango. This week we were in a families house when the gangsters knocked on the door asking for a colaboration for the funeral service of one of their fallen homeboys hahaha. So, yeah. The family gave em like 30 cents, and a different day we made pupusas with a family (a mom and her 2 daughters) of investigators and towards the end of everything I told the mom that I couldn't eat anymore or I else I wasn't going to be able to walk. Then she said that I could stay the night at here place. Long story short the mom said "You don't need to sleep on the couch, you can sleep with my daughter in her room with the door locked!" then the daughter said "Yeah I guess its either with my brother or with me. So which one do you say?" Yeah, that was like the longest most awkward silence of my life as I thought, "Do I sound really homosexual and say I'll sleep with her brother or do I cross the lines and say that Id go with the daughter." they had already canceled out all of my options of the couch and floor and what not. Then after an eternity my comp saved me and said that the two of us would just crash on the floor. So yeah we got out of that house fairly quickly. No worries, I guess it was just a funnier experience more than anything. I don't think the family was serious, but they were just messing around with me. So yeah, welcome to the craziness that is this country.
In other news an elder in my district gifted me his Star Wars puzzle and the pics are attached below.
Love you all, make wise choices.
Elder Vaughan
