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| Elder C in Arlington, TX |
Mexico Merida Mission Home Address:
Calle 45 #527 Q y Calle 70
Col. Centro
97000 Mérida, Yucatán
Mexico
¡Hola Familia! I’m going to call you 5:30
Mexico time, so it will be 4:30 in Utah. But Yes, call me. jaja I am not
going to use Skype. And whoever sends me something, send it to the
address you already have. I don’t have an address where I am right now so
if you’re going to send things, letters, packages, etc... to this address
throughout my entire mission. Elder Mill’s first name is Elder jaja jk
His name is Jordan. He’s from Salt Lake City.
Here in Mexico it’s very different compared to
Texas. We walk a ton, we have to pay for water, rent, electricity, and
it’s really hot and humid here. The schedule is different as well.
Like, when we eat lunch at 2 this is like dinner in the United States.
Also, there is a rule that says we have to eat two bananas each day. And
we can’t have rings either. It’s really different, but I love this
place. There are coconut trees, banana trees, and many others. Also
the food is so good here. Also, we baptize soooo much here. Our
president wants us to have a baptism every week – and in Texas it was like
every month!
The area where I am is really poor. The
people live in very small houses, and many don’t have windows (glass or other
coverings to protect). It’s so poor. I don’t think I can find the pictures
of where I am right now, but it’s not a beach. Actually, there is a rule
that says we can’t be near the beach. But even though the people are so
poor, they are happy. My first day I realized there is more in this life
to live and experience. Most of the people live in really small houses
and they don’t do anything besides what is necessary to live/survive. Simply,
God sent us here to live in a little house and then to die. I know God
has a plan for every one of us. I know the Gospel and families are very
important – the most important, as a matter of fact. Another rule here is
that I don’t have a lot of time to write, so, I am not going to say a lot to
each of you.
Mother, thanks for that story. I love
Sacrament Meeting as well. I love you Mother.
Michelle, like I said before, this part of Cancun
isn’t the same jaja. It’s really poor. But I like this area.
The people are really powerful. Also, they are very humble, that’s why I
think they are so receptive. And here it is soooooooo hot jaja I have to
use a towel every time to wipe off the sweat.
Daddy, actually, I am a little sad I can’t help you
with that tree… I like to do that kind of work, but oh well. I want
a coconut tree. jaja That’s what we have at our house right now. I
and like the part that says “this is not something we brothers like to
hear.” Keep going Daddy.
Brother, thanks for the advice. I am
going to follow it. It’s true. It’s not necessary to say stuff like
that, and it doesn’t do anything good. Thank you. We always want to
have the Spirit.
There is so much more I want to say, but I don’t
have much time, sorry!!! At times it’s hard to live here, but at the same
time, it is something I want. I want more challenges in my life. I
believe it is going to make me more humble and have more gratitude in my
life. But I love you!!
¡Adios!
Élder Coffman
I am going to say something else. Michelle, I
just read your testimony. You should pray about the Book of Mormon.
Read the introduction and do the Moroni promise. I love you
familia. Really, I want to say a lot more, but I don’t have time.
Adios.
2 comments:
Loved his letter! I always find that first letter so interesting where they describe their feelings of a different part of the world! The conditions there reminded me a lot of where Landon is.
What a great blessing the Gospel of Jesus Christ can bring to the lives of so many people in Mexico.
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