written: 3/8/2021
Week 10
This week flew by! My time in Chile is going by very fast and we are enjoying the work here!
This week has been a week of change for sure! Starting on Tuesday, I have barely written out what I am going to say going into a lesson. Let me explain, when I first got to Chile, I was writing down every single thing I would say in the lesson before hand. This was because I did not trust my Spanish and didn't want to make mistakes. On Tuesday, we went around with the senior couple in the mission to appointments with members and amigos in teaching. I wrote 0 things down and just spoke what came to my mind. Of course I made some mistakes, forgot some words, and didn't have perfect Spanish, but I was able to try and see what I could do. Moving forward, every lesson this week I have had about 2-3 short bullet points in english of what the main idea we want to convey in our lesson and nothing more. My companion usually starts the lesson but will occasionally turn to me and I know it is my time and I just speak and hope to form correct sentences relating to the topic and further the discussion. I feel nervous for sure, but I know I will always use my notes as a crutch, so I might as well stop getting used to them and allow the spirit to choose what parts of my knowledge to speak.
We were able to have in person interviews with our Mission President this week! It was my first time really getting the opportunity to talk with him in person. I just want to comment on the love I felt from him as we had interviews and he was able to just look at us and show empathy and care. I know he is called of God and that he receives inspiration for me and for all the other missionaries in the Chile Osorno Mission! It was an awesome experience and I look forward to more meetings and discussions with President Meek!
In my personal studies to end the week, I was really focused on Christlike attributes. I have loved studying these attributes and seeing where I fall short and where I can improve in my life. We have a perfect example to follow, Jesus Christ, and we must do all we can to follow that example. We can follow His example by developing these Christlike attributes! I have already seen how studying them positively affects me, and I look forward to seeing how when put into action, the great results that will come. I invite all of you to study Jesus Christ, and especially Christlike attributes and you will feel closer to Him and gain a greater appreciation for those around you!
The food here is amazing and thank goodness I walk so much everyday. We went to a restaurant and had a dish called, chorrillana which is basically french fries, meat, fried eggs, and onions. I also got massive completos with my companion a few days ago (completo is a giant hot dog, tomatoes, avocado, mayo and more sauces if you want). Not the biggest mayo, avocado OR tomato fan, but let me tell you... it is GOOD. I need to keep walking so I don't come home in 2 years as the Michelin Man haha, but I love the food here and this is all coming from a very very picky eater. Another quick note, I have eaten potatoes smothered in mayo, pizza covered in onions, peppers and ham and my mindset and goal is eat everything put in front of me with a member or an amigo!
To make a spiritual tie in to food, someone who is never picky is Jesus Christ. He will accept anyone and everyone that will come unto Him and choose to follow Him! So I must choose to not be picky in food but more importantly with showing love to others.
Thank you all for reaching out and I love hearing all about you and your thoughts on my emails! Your emails really motivate me! Love y'all and I can't wait to share the amazing things that will happen this upcoming week!
Love, Elder Collin Steele
pictures include: President Meek, Me, Elder Calderon, Elder Bennett,Elder Tobar, Elder Pastene, Elder Repol, and Sister Meek; Me, Elder Calderon, Elder Bennett, President Meek, Elder Tobar, Elder Pastene, and Elder Repol; Me and Elder Calderon; completo and chorrillana; and Beautiful Chiloe
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