written: 4/11/2022
Week 67
This week started off with some nerves as we waited for transfer news and I really didn't want to leave Coyhaique! On Tuesday, after much anticipation, we received news that I'd be staying in Coyhaique with Elder Levar, another transfer together! At the end of this next transfer it'll be just under 6 months in Coyhaique, and I'm definitely going to be taking advantage of every moment!!
Also to start this week off, I was sick again, big surprise knowing me now. The usual summer into fall change of temperature symptoms came and hit me and I also have a nasty mouth infection #notfun but, hey, still going strong. Didn't stop us from going and knocking on doors in a downpour of rain! We were in a trio for 2 days as another missionary was waiting for his companion to arrive!
We got the chance to go spend a good chunk of Saturday with the Elders Quorum out in the campo, aka countryside. As we've talked with other elders we've come to the conclusion that the campo is this mystical place that basically everyone always mentions and it can mean anything now haha. We drove around 45 minutes to one of the member's houses. As we pulled up, we went into a barn and there was the fire already started. We enjoyed sopapillas, a barbecue with tons of different meats, explored a river and we all got to share our testimonies, definitely a fun experience. Someone we've been teaching also had the chance to come, and he even bore his testimony - progress!!
I really want to focus on President Nelson's invitation which is to control what we can control. There have been many times recently where I've gotten stressed out for little things, but I know I just need to take a step back, control what I can, and go with the flow! Trust the process. While not easy, it's definitely something I'm going to try and continue to improve on!
Love, Elder Collin Steele
pictures include: Elder quorum; the barn in the countryside; Now that's some good cookin meat; and Elder Levar and Me exploring
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