Week 55
A week filled with service and an awesome weekend! During the week we had a ton of service opportunities to help out with whatever was needed! We helped fix a fence, built a small staircase, helped in a garage, and much more. It's been much needed for me as I really hoped to gain a stronger testimony of service being out on a mission and I really think I'm learning that lesson, especially the last few weeks. Now, I think it'd be a lot more difficult if I didn't have Elder Petty as my companion, as he knows just about everything about how to fix anything and he is super good with his hands. Basically I'm that little helper trying to learn and absorb and just try and contribute. But shout out Elder Petty!
Funny/Tender moment was one morning we had a service project planned in the morning but we wanted to go exercise with a member beforehand. We arrived at the small soccer field and as we walked in, we saw the member holding a little puppy. He said that she was abandoned, cold, and hungry, and he didn't want her to stay that way, so his wife came and got the dog! They debated on keeping it, but up until today, they still have her! They decided to name her Honey and she really is super sweet. Now, when she grows over time, will she stay that way? Probably not. But for now, she is an awesome little puppy and it definitely was fun exercising and chasing her around the soccer field.
This weekend was rather exciting as we had a branch activity on Saturday. The sad part was... No one knew about it, not even us, until Thursday night. Only a handful of people showed up, so Elder Petty told me let's go run and try and invite as many people as we can. We ended up getting to a house with a newly married couple and their small son. They said they'd love to come and they attended! They told us as we were eating at the activity that we had arrived at the perfect moment, as they hadn't eaten much all day and were super bored and really needed a pick me up! Not only that, but the next day we decided to stop by their house to see how they were doing and they were in need of some service. We got the chance to help them with things around their house and give them a few things to sell! They had hired a guy and a small truck to help them as well, and he offered us a ride home. As we drove home he told us he was baptized in our church and has been less active for over 15 years! But he was super open to talk to us and he could see we transmit peace and calmness to everyone!
In the end, a pretty great week in Coyhaique and I'm looking forward to what we can do this next week!
Love, Elder Collin Steele
pictures include: Me and Elder Petty at La cascada de la virgin; There is beauty all around; Oh no! A flat tire... Never fear, Elder Petty is here!; This dog may have a future playing goalie; Cute puppy; Creative way to stay warm?
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