written: 12/20/2021
Week 51
Hot and humid week here in Coyhaique! The summer is heating up and it definitely does NOT feel like Christmas, but can't say it's bad to say it's hot in December.
Monday and Tuesday we were in Puerto Montt for a multi zone conference! We had the duty to bring 60 cinnamon rolls on the plane with us to give to everyone in the conference. It was a pretty good time and I enjoyed seeing a lot of my old friends in Puerto Montt and being in my old stomping grounds. We originally thought we were going to have to go to Chiloe to help with a big fire that happened last weekend. For those that don't remember, I began my mission in Chiloe and specifically in the area Gamboa and that area got hit pretty hard. But they thankfully got a lot of the cleanup done and our help wasn't needed at the time, but we've been told to stay attentive to see if we are needed down the road!
We continued this week with lots of contacting in the streets. We've been loving the streets and continue to find super awesome people! The coolest experience was meeting a Haitian a few days ago. The cool thing about Haitians is that anytime you go up and talk to them it's like you've known them for a long time! We started talking with him and it turns out he was taught by a sister missionary about 2 years ago and he progressed a ton but lost contact! We started going over the restoration but he was basically like "I know all this, show me something I don't know" so we had the feeling to go over the baptismal interview questions and he said yes to all of them and explained every point perfectly! He said he wants to meet us in person so we can talk more before he makes such a big commitment but to go from a hello in the park to going over baptismal interview questions was something awesome! Me and Elder Petty continue to make the most of our time and we are like brothers now!!
With Christmas coming up this week, it is definitely a little different being on the mission. Of course I miss being with family and the usual Christmas vibes, but can't complain when I'm loving the work here!
Love, Elder Collin Steele
pictures include: Multi Zone Conference in Puerto Montt; Our new Haitian amigo; There is beauty all around; Brothers from different Mothers; Silliness with a "straw"; Happy Birthday, Elder Petty!
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