It’s been
another great week in Adrogué ,
Argentina
The world
cup was fun, but it would’ve been more fun if Argentina won. It is pretty hard to
describe what happened. There was nobody in the streets, and so it was probably
the quietest I’ve ever seen this city. We were confined to the pension for the
night, so the only way we could figure out what was happening was by listening
to fireworks and screams of the people--which really didn’t help us much. When
the game ended and it continued to be silent, we realized that Argentina
lost. Apparently they had a goal in regulation, but they were about half a step
off sides so they waived it off. Then Germany scored with about 8 minutes
left in overtime, and that just about ended it.
The
people are taking it really well, except for some crazies that went crazy in
downtown Buenos Aires
and robbed a bunch of stores. But I have a feeling that they would’ve done that
whether they won or lost. People are still moving, but with a cloud over their
heads. They seemed to have accepted second, but they still are dwelling in the
´What if´ mode. As for me, I’m happy I got to enjoy it for so long and that I
can say that I was in Argentina
when they played in the final!
The World
Cup has made me realize the power that sports have on the world. For me, the
World Cup has changed how people see my ethnicity. For my entire mission to
this point, everyone always knew that I’m from the United States . I really stand out
like a black sheep around here. But this week that changed and now everyone thinks
that I am German. Even members call me German..... So I think I will be
considered German for the next few months.
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| We made Cinnamon Rolls and Pizza on Game Day! |
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| We made a little too much! |
As far as
the work goes, we are still making a lot of progress with the Bustamante
family. They went to church again on Sunday even though it was game day, and we
were able to meet with them 3 times this week! Every time we visit they seem
really excited to learn more about the gospel, and more ready to enter the
temple. We don`t really have a lot of people to teach and it is difficult
to find people. The church has been in the area for a really long time and it
seems like everyone has already talked with the missionaries. They kinda have a “been there done that”
attitude.
I was
also able to do some family history study when planning for a lesson with a
recent convert. I was able to read a lot about Stephen Chipman, the one who
settled American Fork, and it really was a cool story, and it taught me a lot
about the importance about not only preparing a way for your immediate family,
but for your ancestors. The majority of the blessings in this life that I enjoy
are from the hard work of you and mom, but there are also a lot that come
because I had faithful ancestors. I do look forward to hearing the rest of the
story though!
Other
than that, the world is still turning. I made some cinnamon rolls and pizza
this week from scratch so I’m building quite a menu.
This next
week will be filled with getting ready for transfers and wrapping up this past
transfer so it should be busy but fun week in the offices! We are also working
on building a giant map of the mission to replace the one that is in the office
kitchen. so that’s the life of the Registrador for now. I’m looking forward to it. Its just amazing the blessings
we see as missionaries. Every day I get to wake up in this awesome country,
speak a different language, but most importantly, help others find our Savior
Jesus Christ. It truly is an amazing calling!
I love
you all, and hope you have a great week! Anyway, I hope you have a good week,
and enjoy the trip to New York or that Russia doesn’t
shoot down your plane on the way! I love you and miss you a lot. Thanks for
everything! Gosh, it would be nice if you could
just send a hug in the mail! But your emails do work just fine too!
Love
Elder
Chipman
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