So..... this week was rough! You don't know what you have until you lose it! I love Tucuman sooooo much! I am already missing it. But I can't, because I'm here in Jujuy and I have to work like it is the love of my life!
My first 3 days were really rough! I don't know why but I was really sick. I honestly think I got so sick from just all the nerves I had from transfers! Transfers can be a really traumatic experience! Elder Ellertson explains transfers like leaving home all over again! It's so true! I really made myself at home in Tucumán. I left behind some really close friends and loved ones. The dream for every missionary is to return to visit with their converts and stuff and I really hope that happens some day for me!
So back to being sick.... I was so sick I couldn't eat anything! I threw up when I ate more than half a plate of food and plus I live with just me and my comp so it is a change of atmosphere. I have really gotten used to living as 4 which is the best in the mission. I was so tired those days too. I felt bad because I had to take naps or else I wouldn't have been able to function. I don't know when I will learn that it is okay to just admit to being sick and rest to get better. I think I'm too prideful to admit to being sick or weak or whatever it may be. Once I started feeling better my attitude really turned around.
The work really is different here but I know I can do it. In Tucumán everyone sits out front drinking so it is no challenge finding anyone. Here in Jujuy it is a real challenge finding people! We found a couple of good people this week. None of them came to church but miraculously, 3 people came that we met in church and now we are going to meet with them this week. The members here are really awesome. They are going to be the way to success here; I know it. I was given the special opportunity to share my testimony and introduce myself in church. I told a few jokes and made everyone laugh and then told them how excited I am to help them strengthen their ward. I felt well received by the members.
I am so proud to be from Las Vegas. Every single time I say that I'm from Vegas the people freak out! They say... "oh you're from Vegas! The city of lights! Sin city! Where all the pretty ladies are at! It's a desert there!" That is about the extent of their knowledge of Las Vegas!
The first week in a new area is always weird but I'm glad to be here and I know things are going to get better!
I love you guys a ton. I usually just say thanks for the prayers but this week I'm asking for more! I'm gonna need them to get used to this new area!!!!
I have never used my boots so much. The streets are rivers of mud, haha. Thanks grandma for the boots!!!! :D
Question of the week: Who is the most interesting person I met this week?
Answer: Elder Fillis! He is my companion. I never new Canadians could be so proud of their country! He gets really excited even at the smallest things. Today he was studying Spanish and every time he got an answer right he cheered like he just won the world cup! He's pretty awesome you could say!
con mucho amor,
Elder Spencer McKee
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