Hello one and all! It's been another great week here in Sierra Vista. I played the organ for church in the Spanish branch on Sunday. I don't know how to play the organ, so I basically forgot the pedals, and played it like a piano but tried to slur everything as much as possible. No one noticed any difference and it was good!
Our recent convert, Raymundo, hasn't made it back to church yet because he's been in and out of the hospital with his mystery disease. At first the doctors just thought it was his diabetes getting out of control but they are starting to think that there might be something else at work. So please pray for him. The good news is that his wife, an investigator, is still coming to church, even when he can't. Good to know she's not just hanging on his coattails.
This morning we went hiking up into the dragoon mountains. Beautiful. Brother Tanner, the member who drove us and came with us, showed us how to find water in the desert, how to make a fire out of a Yucca plant, and how to clean and eat a prickly pear. Useful stuff you know. You never know when you're going to need to fend for yourself in the Arizona desert.
We've been taking cold showers for most of the last week (Our propane ran out), and I've decided that I like serving state-side and that cultural experiences are over-rated. I like warm showers. We were talking with our branch mission leader about his mission, which he served in Malaga, Spain/Canary Islands. He was talking about how crazy it was to serve on some of those islands with a bunch of danger, witchcraft, people spitting on you, difficult living conditions, etc. We sat their listening and after a few seconds of silence I said "...sometimes our dinner appointments cancel on us." A trial which he, strangely, considered less challenging.
By the way I have a secret confession to make. People always tell me how hot it is in California and then say "But I try to not feel to sorry for myself knowing that you're suffering in the sweltering heat out there in Arizona." The honest truth is, the weather is great out here. It's really hot and unpleasant until about 1PM when the monsoons kick in and they keep it really cool and pleasant the rest of the day. Imagine mid 70s with slight cloud cover. So just letting you know that you're sympathizing in vain, I'm enjoying way better weather than you are.
Anyways things are going great out here in the Vista. The work of the Lord continues to go forward unhindered. I love you all very much! Thanks for the continued love and support (and for the granola! Best batch yet!)
Love,
Elder Benjamin Wilson
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