Another week in the service of God!
This week was slow and fast at the same time. I honestly dont know how time works here out in the mission. It was another great week full of miracles and growth!
Cookies
We got ingredients to make no-bake cookies and it was super fun to make them. We dont have anything to measure or mix in so we used some abnormal means to complete the recipe, but they turned out great! I must say that I might have eaten more than I should've. While we made them we listened to talks from the prophet and apostles and it was a great experience. They are truly lead by Christ!
Patacones
Apparently we ate a lot this week. We got plantanes from a friend and the only thing we could think to do is make patacones. You basically fry them, squish them into a pancake lookin shape, then salt them, then fry them again, then put more salt on them. Super healthy! They were so good and we are definitely going to try and make them again. We get patacones a lot here, but I'm not complaining. I can worry about my colesterol after the mission.
Activity
We had an activity in Colon that we were able to go to and it was super fun. There was a spiritual message and then they had people sharw their talents. One kid shared his rubix cube ability and he is insane! Hes ranked 4th in all of Panamá and solved a rubix cube with one hand in 22 seconds! At the end all the missionaries sang "we'll bring the world his truth" in spanish which was pretty cool. We're not the most vocally talented group but the effort was there!
Sunday
Sundays are always amazing as a missionary, especially the sacrament. Its an amazing time to remember Christ and reflect on all that He had done for us. I always have great spiritual experiences during it and look forward to it every week. This sunday the branch president told me I needed to give a 10 min talk 3 min before the meeting started (one of the speakers didnt show up), so I scrambled and, with some absolute genious on my part, I put some great thoughts together... then the actual speaker showed up and I didn't get to share my masterpiece. Probably for the best.
Elder (palmer) Nelson's birthday!
Shout out to my brother, thr original Elder Nelson! I cant believe he's already 20. Still livin it up out there in Argentina! He's such q great example and a blessing to have his wisdom here on the mission with me! Love you my guy!
Blake is going to Nicaragua
Wow this is so cool! My cousin is going to serve the wonderful people of Nicaragua! He's basically already fluent in spanish so he is going to be such a blessing to that country! He's also next door to Panamá! ...kind of! Its so fun to experience the best two years with my family and friends!
Beach!
Its my companion's birthday today and its preparation day, so we're going to play spikeball and soccer on the beach! We cant get in the water but still is gonna be awesome! We are also going to eat a lot of sugar, so hopefully I sweat it out!
Thats pretty much all the big events that happened this week. Though I'm eating a lot I'm still losing weight! (Probably just losing muscle, but what's that for?) We had a lot of great lessons and a lot of lessons fall through. The Lord is in everyday and it is such a blessing to be a part of this great work! Its such a blessing to help the blessed people come closer to Christ through this restored gospel! I have already grown and learned so much and improve each day. I've had the opportunity to develop a lot of habits that help me develop spiritually. I started reading "Jesus the Christ" and it is so amazing. I love being able to become closer to my Savior and have His power in my life. It truly is an amazing blessing. Panamá is so amazing and everyday I'm in awe that I'm actually here. Apparently there are sloths in my area, so Im gonna keep an eye out for them. It be pretty cool to see one.
Fletchon! (A nickname for hardworking and obedient missionaries... or something like that)
Love,
Elder Nelson
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