College Flashbacks, Wisdom Tooth Pulled Out, New President....

Holllaaaaaaa Amigos! Life is gooood! I don't think there is another place I would rather be than serving here in Villahermosa! Every time we are walking and I see some college students it reminds me of how I was once a college student as well lol. It reminds me of my long board and the nice flagstaff weather.... but then I remember about all the homework and long nights and I just start to enjoy my mission again haha.

This week I went to the dentist! I found this sweet fresa place and it's actually really cheap. Dr. Almaed went to work in my mouth and he actually did a sweet job. My face is kinda swollen but it will be better in no time. 

The time is running out for everyone. The time to step up your game is now. This past week I was reading a talk that I found here in the office and it mentioned how the light in us is the knowledge that we decide to gain in our lives. It made me think that maybe I did miss out on a lot of doctrine because I never attended seminary. But guess what #yolo...... Haha jk I came to a conclusion that I will try to memorize a scripture everyday 1-2 days depending on the length. I started this in the beginning of my mission but it was a failure. This week I have memorized 3 so far. I'm starting out with the basics, stuff that probably high schoolers are learning in Seminary, but it’s okay because I still have plenty of time left.

President Morales (our mission president) leaves in 2 months! Usually mission presidents serve for 36 months. President Morales and his wife did a wonderful job and are still finishing strong. Although they will be leaving we will be receiving another special person, President Haws! I'm excited to meet him in July! Alright peeps well I hope you guys have a great week! 

Peace 

Elder Najera

En Espanol 

Veracruz all day every day

*2 weeks ago*

I woke up at 4 am to catch a bus at 6. We had plans to go do some divisions with some Elders in Coatzacoalcos for 1 day. Since I know that 1 day usually turns out into 3 days I was packed and ready to go. We got there early in the morning and I had the opportunity to work with my Ex Ex Ex companion, Elder Aguirre! It was nice being able to see how we have both improved in our teaching and contacting. His area is a little place called Lomas in Coatza. By the end of the day my shoes were all dusty since their area is LITERALLY all sand/dirt. The next day I went to an area called Allende. 

You have to cross a river to get to that area. You hop on this thing called the Panga and pay 1 peso. Although the ride is only 5 minutes it's always nice! That river connects with the ocean so that area is next to the ocean and can basically glance at it all day! I was working there for a whole day and had the opportunity to find some new people.

*1 week later aka 3 days ago* 

I woke up at 3:35 am to catch another bus so we could make it on time to the Zone class in Minatitlan. I saw my AZ friend and his comp destroy the class. They are sooo cool! I did some divisions for 2 days and I was able to learn so much. We have transfers tomorrow. I have to go because Elder T aka Assistant is pressuring us. 

Alright Peace!

I'm so excited to talk to my family next month!

En Espanol 

So Close!

Wow these past two weeks have been awesome. I just have to warn you guys that this blog will be mixed with things I have done in the last two weeks! Last week I didn't have much time to write so I will try to make it up!

Wednesday and Thursday from last week I had the opportunity to work with one of the assistants, Elder Johnson! He is a funny and chill person to be with but don't get me wrong, he is a beast at teaching. During those two days I had the opportunity to learn a lot from him. He taught me how we are here to teach the Restoration, so our purpose as missionaries is to get to that point as soon as possible. Sometimes, we complicate our teaching so much! We want to teach everything else except the Restoration. That day was a blast and everything I learned I started to apply ASAP. The rest of that week I did other things but for some reason I forgot lol Ooops!

So on Wednesday this week I had the opportunity to travel to Palenque! There was a special conference because a Doctor came to give us some tips on how to be healthier. In these past 10 months I have only been sick once but for less than a day. Usually at home whenever I would get sick it would take me around three days to get better (that's including taking Mexican Medicine aka the best). I can honestly say that whenever we come out and serve with all our heart, might, mind and strength, god will watch over us. If we are obedient we will see the blessings and it's amazing. That's the same in our lives. If we are obedient and follow the commandments we will see the blessings. It's not easy, but it's worth it. On Thursday after the conference I went to Tenosique to go work with Elder Urbano and Elder Gale. It was a fun time to be with some amazing Elders. They have been working super hard and they will be baptizing today. In Tenosique they live with two others, Elder Jenkins and Elder Carneiro. Elder Jenkins is from Utah and I met him like six months ago. I met him when I first was transferred here in Villahermosa. Elder Carneiro is the first Elder from Brazil to be serving in the mission. I actually took pictures this time but not with my camera Lol #Ihatemylife. They will be sending me the pics soon (hopefully). 

Yesterday night we went back to Palenque to help out the sisters with an interview. We were so close...... SO close to staying there today to go to the ruins but we had a baptism. That's right, you read it right! Today Maggie and Alejandro were baptized! It was sweet because just last week they didn't want to do it. They felt like they weren't ready although they were feeding us every week lol they also would never miss a Sunday from going to church, but I'm so glad they finally were baptized. Since we baptized we are going to celebrate with a Torta from Tortas Del Barrio! 

Okay that is it for today! I hope everyone has a great week! Peace!

Elder Najera

En Espanol