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Lots of wild stuff happened this week. Pick and choose. Google Photos is at the end.
This last p day we went to the island of Cartí Tupile with the whole zone. It was super fun. We played a ton of basketball and then went to another island close by named Icodup. There we played some good 'ol American football and beach volleyball. I'll just say I don't lose. 3 sport sweep.
Zone Conference
The next day, we made the long car ride to Panamá City. I started the trip off by consuming massive amounts of sugar. We had our interviews in the offices of which I'll talk about later. Big things. We got hair cuts, ate dinner at a close-by Mexican restaurant then slept in beds for the first time in a while. On Thursday we had the conference and learned some good stuff. I met some cool people and we ate KFC. KFC has never tasted better. We heard the last testimonies of the hermanas of my group that came out together, which felt weird. They arrived here with me and are now going home. I also heard some last testimonies of some amazing elders who are now going home. Bitter sweet experience.
Interview
This deserves it's own section because of what a miracle it is. In our interviews with President, he told us we recieved permission from the Kasikes (territory wide chiefs in charge of everything) to baptize in Magebgandi and Aidirgandi! Also starting in 2025 we'll be able to build churches. On Sunday we held the first official sacrament meetings ever in both the villages. It was a great experience and the Spirit was super strong. They were both super small and simple (meaning Maria cookies instead of bread, one big cup of water to share, and a white rag for the cloth to cover it,) but they were some of the best I've ever experienced. We also have some people who already want to be baptized. Miracles.
Drug Chase
When we got back from the trip, we found out that a big drug chase between the Columbians and the Panamanian border police went down. The border police were chasing them up the coast and shot the Colombians 300 horse power motor. They supposedly threw the drugs into the ocean, crashed into our shore and ran off into the jungle. Now we just have a $90,000 boat on the beach and the village doesn't know what to do with it. The border police is still out on the ocean waiting for the Columbians to try and make a run for it. Apparently it's a massive cartel that's been smuggling drugs through Guna Yala for a long time. Now the people in our village are too scared to go and work in the jungle. It's a whole predicament. Crazy stuff.
Birthday
I'm 20 now. Still feel like I'm 16. Next birthday I'll be in the United States. Time is flying by. Thanks to everyone who reached out, love y'all!
Spiritual Thought
I always forget to do these. One thing I love and have learned while being out here is that God's plan is perfect. It includes everyone and provides everyone an opportunity to come unto Christ. From the United States to some tiny villages on the coast of Panamá. He wants all of us to pray daily. He wants all of us to feel His love. And He wants all of us to arrive in His kingdom. God is good and He loves us.
Other stuff
- Made a crazy $250 mola deal with the zone and we saved a bunch of money
- Got a mola tie for $5 that looks amazing
- Ordered even more mola
- Saw a "rabbit" someone shot. Looks more like a giant rat
- Got everything ready for thanksgiving
- Bought a bible for kids in Dulegaya
- Ate way too much food in the city, including a liter blizzard from DQ
Love y'all
Elder Nali
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