I WENT INTO THE FIELD LAST FRIDAY.
For exchanges. It was
one heck of an experience. My companion was Hermana Mack, who is
Dominican. She was actually called to Guatamala and went to the MTC
there, but she has problems with her asthma and came back here... she
said that she is going to finish her mission in the States, though,
which is way cool! She has family in Ohio and Arizona. And probably
New York, because all Dominicans have family there somehow. haha. She
doesn't know more than a few english words, so it is a very
interesting experience! Hermanas Parker and Gawrych had North American
companions, so I feel like my experience was more authentic. B) lol.
The houses arejust jammed together, not even an alley between, and air
conditioning? Count your blessings, my American friends! haha. I
MELTED. :) We were just in Santo Domingo proper, so it was city life,
which means it is VERY dirty and crowded. It smells like New Orleans.
There are lots of skinny dogs laying around here (it's hard to tell if
they're alive sometimes) which is sad. I saw an adorable little orange
kitty though, which was fun. :) We taught lessons and visited a
member, and everyone was so nice! It's hard to see the conditions that
they live in and not feel guilty for being used to a completely
different way of living. I have heard from many that Santiago is
somewhat different, though (including Hermana Mack). Santiago is
supposed to be cooler than here and more clean. The city is supposed
to be more organized as well, although I don't know where my first
area will be. I am leaving THIS TUESDAY. I am so excited/terrified.
Haha. I am going on exchanges again tomorrow, so I'm just trying to
not think about it because I will get too nervous. Haha. I don't know
when p day in the field will be, so hang tight for my next
letter/email! Speaking of letters, there are some on the way, and I
expect they will make it to you within the next week. I have now met
three former mission presidents of the Santiago mission- not including
my own mission president. Hermano Rodriguez's mission president was
here earlier this week, and he was way nice! Then I met Elder Cornish
of the seventy, as well as two other members of the seventy. Elder
Cornish also served in Santiago as a president! He was SO nice, and
gave an amazing devotional on Tuesday. I am so grateful for the
opportunities I have had here. I am singing with some other
missionaries on Sunday, since it is our last. We are singing in
French, Spanish and English. The theme is The Atonement of Jesus
Christ, and we are singing A Poor Wayfaring Man of Grief... I hope I
spelled that right. Haha. Anyway, I have exit orientation on Monday
before the big send off, so think of me if you will! Everything is
becoming so real! Oh, and we have Navidad with Hermano Fernandez
today. I'm excited. He's so crazy. Everyone drew names, so I've got to
come up with some kind of gift. I drew Hermana Cearc. :D Time is out,
so I have to send a couple of pictures really fast. I love you all and
have an AMAZING WEEK! Oh, and Happy Thanksgiving in advance! --
Hermana Harden
one heck of an experience. My companion was Hermana Mack, who is
Dominican. She was actually called to Guatamala and went to the MTC
there, but she has problems with her asthma and came back here... she
said that she is going to finish her mission in the States, though,
which is way cool! She has family in Ohio and Arizona. And probably
New York, because all Dominicans have family there somehow. haha. She
doesn't know more than a few english words, so it is a very
interesting experience! Hermanas Parker and Gawrych had North American
companions, so I feel like my experience was more authentic. B) lol.
The houses arejust jammed together, not even an alley between, and air
conditioning? Count your blessings, my American friends! haha. I
MELTED. :) We were just in Santo Domingo proper, so it was city life,
which means it is VERY dirty and crowded. It smells like New Orleans.
There are lots of skinny dogs laying around here (it's hard to tell if
they're alive sometimes) which is sad. I saw an adorable little orange
kitty though, which was fun. :) We taught lessons and visited a
member, and everyone was so nice! It's hard to see the conditions that
they live in and not feel guilty for being used to a completely
different way of living. I have heard from many that Santiago is
somewhat different, though (including Hermana Mack). Santiago is
supposed to be cooler than here and more clean. The city is supposed
to be more organized as well, although I don't know where my first
area will be. I am leaving THIS TUESDAY. I am so excited/terrified.
Haha. I am going on exchanges again tomorrow, so I'm just trying to
not think about it because I will get too nervous. Haha. I don't know
when p day in the field will be, so hang tight for my next
letter/email! Speaking of letters, there are some on the way, and I
expect they will make it to you within the next week. I have now met
three former mission presidents of the Santiago mission- not including
my own mission president. Hermano Rodriguez's mission president was
here earlier this week, and he was way nice! Then I met Elder Cornish
of the seventy, as well as two other members of the seventy. Elder
Cornish also served in Santiago as a president! He was SO nice, and
gave an amazing devotional on Tuesday. I am so grateful for the
opportunities I have had here. I am singing with some other
missionaries on Sunday, since it is our last. We are singing in
French, Spanish and English. The theme is The Atonement of Jesus
Christ, and we are singing A Poor Wayfaring Man of Grief... I hope I
spelled that right. Haha. Anyway, I have exit orientation on Monday
before the big send off, so think of me if you will! Everything is
becoming so real! Oh, and we have Navidad with Hermano Fernandez
today. I'm excited. He's so crazy. Everyone drew names, so I've got to
come up with some kind of gift. I drew Hermana Cearc. :D Time is out,
so I have to send a couple of pictures really fast. I love you all and
have an AMAZING WEEK! Oh, and Happy Thanksgiving in advance! --
Hermana Harden
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