July 5, 2010

Dear Everybody!
I hope you all enjoyed your holiday weekend. Sadly, Argentina wouldn't even think about mentioning nor celebrating the 4th of July. But, they do have a holiday the 9th of July which will suit me just fine. I will sing the Star Spangled Banner all day long.
Well, let's see what's new. My companion is a good kid and he is improving. He's doing things without me telling him and he's talking more. He still doesn't do dishes or clean or anything else like that. I'm just taking it with patience because there is no point in getting frustrated with him. I'm only going to be his companion for a few more weeks and so I'm going to make it good. President said that I need to help him gain more self-confidence and do things for himself so that's what I'm doing now.
The mission is just as great as ever! I don't want to leave. The work here is still tough but in my interview with President he told me that I was there to change it around and get some people ready to baptize. That's what I'm doing!!! We are fighting each week to get people to church and have people listen to us. It's tougher than I thought it would be but we are getting there. We still have Erica and her son getting ready for baptism and tonight we are passing by a referral that we received from the 2nd counselor in the ward. I'm excited for that lesson because I have a feeling that they are golden and will be the answer to my prayers. My mission has never been easy and I'm glad it's been that way. I've learned to be much more patient with myself and with others. I've learned to accept things that I can't change and better the things that I can change.
The fun stuff for this week was that on Saturday we got to watch the Argentina-Germany soccer game in which Germany killed Argentina 4-0. That part wasn't so fun but afterwards everyone asked us if we were Germans and I don't know how many threats people have shouted at us. It's funny to me because only the teenagers and drunk old men ask us. I've had the desire to tell them that I am from Germany and found out what they would do about it but that wouldn't be too smart. So, I'll just keep on thinking about what could have happened. Things are great as always. I'm still working hard and finishing the way I should!
Have a great week!
Love,
Elder Page