Well, I am still here in the wonderful land of the Guatemala CCM.
They have given us a little more time to write any last words before we
head into the REAL world! Just wanna thank you for all of your
support and concern for me, but I promise you--I will keep myself safe
and clean from all the crazy things out there. I really am greatful for
everybody that supports me and it really does keep me going. I do
realize the prayers and I know that I have been helped by them and will
continue to be helped by them.
A couple of nights ago, there was a group of Hondureños here and
Elder Gibson and I had the opportunity to talk with one. He was a
convert of the Church at about 14 years old and served a mission. He
told us about how on his mission he worked his little tail off! It was
quite inspiring, but I am not sure that everything he told us is
completely safe or healthy to do. First he told us that before he would
get lazy or slow down the work, he would die. This man has so much
dedication to the gospel. He has served as Bishop and in the Stake
Presidency. He also told us that on the days of fasting, he would work
so hard that his body would stop sweating. This is where things got a
little questionable. I love his dedication to this Church because of the
joy it has brought him.
Elder Gibson left this morning to El Salvador. He became quite a
good friend of mine. There were times, of course, when we had our
battles. But, they were nothing terrible. Love him! For today, I have
been assigned another companion before we get to the mission home! His
name is Elder Barringer, and is from Springville. He is different, but
it is extremely refreshing to me. He has a different personality and
that is why the world is a good place--because we are different. Thank
heavens! There has been another assistant called, Elder Haertel. He is a
very good kid. I think that he always is speaking spanish to learn it a
little better. He is such a killer kid!
Man, I can't believe this day has finally come! (Well, I guess it
hasn't come yet, but it is tomorrow!) There is an Elder here from a
branch in Chichicastenango, which is in the Xela mission. He was set
apart by President Bautista, so he has a picture of the mission home and
Pres. The mission home looks super nice and hopefully I can get some
pictures sent home soon!!! I don't have a lot to say, I tried to say
everything that I had last time. P-day may be changed to Monday, so I
don't know if that means anything to you, haha just thought I should let
you know!
I love you all and I love the Lord. Thank you all for your prayers
and for your support. It keeps me moving in this work.
Love,
Elder Hilton
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