Texas Te Amo

so context for this subject line: We met an absolutely lovely woman named Estella on her porch the other day. Absolutely delightful company. She was mentioning how her son was "penoso" (really shy) and I related to her, saying that I used to be pretty shy when I was young, too. I told her: "Hermanan, no se preocupe, a lo mayoria es nada mas una etapa!" aka don't worry hermana, it's probably just a phase! at that exact moment y companion just goes "are you KIDDING ME RIGHT NOW" under her breath  haha so funny  we had a really sweet week!! I have been listening to the New Testament in the mornings in Spanish and it has been an extremely delightful experience (thanks dad for sending me a speaker and thanks Hermana Sagers for allowing me to be that guy)and I have realized how cool it is that the disciples of Jesus Christ had a lot of transformation to undergo during their journey of discipleship.... I think it's really sweet. Like a lot o...

THIS WEEK WAS AMAZING!!!! I am learning to truly love Oak Cliff. Dallas is a special place. The south of Dallas is even more so, and I am settling in to the hood life a liiiittle too well :)  Hermana Sagers la a super special companion for me. She has truly nourished my testimony so much and helped me remember HOW MUCH FUN BEING A MISSIONARY IS!!!  i have loved every minute of this week. I am starting to realize the sacredness of this space, and this season... how blessed am I what in the world. Never thought I would say this about Dallas honestly.  hopefully y'all can listen to the attached voice files for more deets.  I want to share my testimony that I now know, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that Jesus Christ lives, loves us, and is actively seeking to TRANSFORM us into new creatures, to be more like Him. Prove the Lord! Show your love for Him, even if it's weak. I promise you, he will rain blessings down on you as you put yourself in a space to...

I LOVE OAK CLIFF SO MUCH!!! also, I apologize for the appalling lack of communication homeward on my part. My preparation days are generally filled with chatting with my family on the phone and aggressive spike ball tournaments. Sometimes writing a group email falls somewhere toward the bottom of my priorities on my laid back Mondays.  Life is going very well over here in the south of Dallas!!! There has been a large quantity of happennings since I last wrote home.  I got a new companion, Hermana Huerta!! She has helped me so much. Here are some of the following reasons why I love Hermana Huerta: - she got me absolutely addicted to Lechera - we make breakfast together - she can make me laugh no matter what is going on - she has been out for only 3 transfers, but every time she teaches the spirit is so incredibly strong  - there are so many more reasons that I simply cannot verbalize. The homegirl of all homegirls.  I have also been still ha...

another killer week over here in Oak Cliff!!!                                                                                                                               HAPPENINGS: - we learned how to make pupusas with our friend Conchita!!! ah this was a very good time!!! this has been a goal for a long time coming haha finally - got chased by a HUGE dog in the middle of the city!!! Luckily the gente aqui is so cool and we met a cool friend who talked to us after she watched us get pursued by said dog and offered to run it over for us hahaha. I love this city.  - meeting Noel!! this was seriously so sweet. we were sitting in a rec center to study for a ...

Hola mis amigos!!!! this week was really good.  sorry that my  group   emails  have been extremely sporadic my bad!!! no tengo mucho tiempo hoy.  COMIDA  - flautas - TRES LECHES- dead. probably the best 3 leches i have ever had, in my life, ever. bien bendecida!!  PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT  I have been learning a whole lot about myself lately.  SPIRITUAL THOUGHTS  have just started reading the Book of Mormon over again and WOAH it has been really hitting me how real this book is and can literally address basically every issue in human nature that exists in our world!!!  this week I studied Mosiah 10 and 11 a lot and learned SO MUCH.  basically when we try to do everything ourselves we will always fail. and trying to hold on to the past or complaining about our situations will truly only bring bitterness-- the solution is to love& lift, and follow your powerful examples, instead!!! A CHAL...

heyoooooo everybody!!! so, Oakcliff! another good week :) not very eventful but good nonetheless.  I have a very prominent watch & farmer's tan !!!! and I still luv biking! we ate a lot of really yummy food, and I felt happiness inside. I also am grateful for my family and that I got to talk to them today, they are truly the real deal.  other highlights include having our friend David come to church after meeting him only once in the park!!! and making cinnamon rolls.  I like being a missionary, and I am grateful for Jesus Christ. Not a lot else to report this week. Love you guys!! <3 luv. Hermana Huerta is filled with light and she is very special to me!!! I am gr8ful for her.  sorry for the brief email!! g2g go make more cinnamon rolls.  luv u guys!! hermana ras also we met a really coooool girl this week and she told us we could add her on fb and her name was PrincessClaudia and she is such a baller haha it was just...

hola muy buenos dias!! it's your honorary Texan checking in!!! we are over here on bike in the hood!  i really love it here and my companion is really cool!!! her name is Hermana Phillips and she is BUFF! she also likes to do pullups!! but on the real side, the people here are some of the most special humans I have met while on my mission. So humble, and full of love and generosity and selflessness.  FOOD - learned how to make habichuelas con arroz from Hermana Herrera, a sweet Puerto  Riquena abuelita in the ward!! - arroz con carne con arroz con carne con arroz con carne. No complaints here :D - Hermana Vazquez made us this BOMB Peruvian Chicken & rice with yellow chilies. so good :) PERRITOS - were all inside of fences. whaaaaaat??? this is new for me. - did get chased by 2 chihuahuas while biking though so don't worry still on my toes SPIRITUAL - an amazing and special general conference. I am grateful for the chance we had to hear from...