October 1, 2013

Hello Fam!!!

This week I have a couple stories. 

So we have an investigator who is about 80 years old. He is named Eustaquio.  He is a native of Solola and speaks Spanish as a second language.  He has made the decision to be baptized this Saturday!  This last week we had a lesson in his house with another investigator. (Eustaquio is a well know person in this town.)  The investigator doesn't speak Spanish very well. We talked about the Restoration with him and explained about Joseph Smith. He understood most of what we talked about but we could tell it wasn't all clear because of  the language. Then Eustaquio asked if he could explain it to him in Katchikel. He not only explained about Joseph Smith but he also started explaining about the Book of Mormon! I only understood about three words and that was because he said those words in Spanish.  It was awesome!!!  Last night when we  visited him he asked if he could give his testimony after his baptism! This man wants to share his testimony with everyone!! Its great!

 

Another short story. Last week I was in a town called Panajachel on Diviciones. My comp and I were headed back to the house. I could see a drunk feller comin towards us but I didn't put any attention to him. Thnn right as we passed each other---BAM! he punches me right in the chest. But don't worry it didn't do me any harm. I just gave him a little shove and we kept walkin. Crazy drunk dudes. 

 

Well that was my week. I'm lovin it here in Solola!

 

p.s. I sent off a package of letters yesterday. It should be there in about two weeks. There is a letter in there for all who wrote me. If you could give them out I would be very grateful!! 

 

pps I have thought about you guys comin down to get me. And I just want to return. 

ppps. Dont worry if the letters are short. I love readin them either way!!

Con mucho amor!!

ELDER RUCKER

Note from Jason and Jill
ps--Check out this video. If you are like me, you won't understand anything but you can experience a little of Mitchell's environment.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-_ST2ujrvI