1. don't crash
2. do anything else
The fast food places sell spaghetti. yes, spaghetti.
I meet my new companion. his name is Elder Dela Cruz,
he is Filipino, and has been out for over a year. he is my trainer and Tatay,
which is "dad". he is the greatest. he has taken it to heart to be
the best trainer he can be, and because of him, I can wash clothes, properly
cook rice, ride a tricycle (motorcycle with homemade sidecar), and I can speak
a surprising amount of Waray.
We have been having lessons every day. we have families we
are teaching almost daily. first off, the kids here are hilarious. I am a giant
here. I tower over everyone, and often have to duck so I don't hit my head on
door frames, and the kids know it. the shy ones will stare at me like I'm a
messiah. the brave ones will try to talk to me. some of the things they say are
"Hey Joe!", which is what they call any white person. "Taas Ikaw
sa", which is just that I am tall, or my favorite "uphere",
meaning they want a high five. they follow us everywhere. I look like a mama
duck with a trail of kids following me around. the families here are so sweet
and generous, and they are obviously prepared for the gospel. when we teach
these families, it is hard not to feel the spirit.
I got to play ball as well. the second my companion and I
walked on the court, there was some excitement. they quickly formed a team, and
played against us. well, first off, I tower over everyone. secondly, Elder Dela
Cruz is amazing at basketball. we did well.
I love this place. it's hectic and busy, as well as poor,
but everyone is very friendly and humble. it is an honor to serve here and I
know that heavenly father sent me here because I could handle it. I don't have
many photos now, but next week, I will have more.
I miss all of you, but I am still working hard and loving
it. this is all for this week. love you all, and I will have more for you next
week.
-Elder Kuehne
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