Let's see.. this week:

Elder Trujillo got super sick.

We went to the temple.

I saw a guy on a bike get hit by a car.

F--- stood up for us, and got punched by a guy.

We had our first baptism.

It's transfers and I get a new companion: Elder Griffin.

 

My companion was sick in bed for 24 hours and I made him some fancy Ecuadorian tea and beckoned to his every call. We had to stay in the apartment all day, and I read like 50 chapters in the Book of Mormon.

 

The chance to go to the temple this week was absolutely amazing.  I feel so blessed to have had the blessings of the temple in our home growing up.  I can see the difference it makes in our lives when I see those who don't have it here in Santa Barbara.  Sometimes I think If everyone could just go inside the temple, our work would be easy. (Haha.)

 



Los Angeles Temple Visitors' Center

Some guy ran a red light and smashed a guy on a bike.  He just laid there screaming for a few minutes, but was able to eventually stand up and walk away.  We were stopped at the light with Felipe and got front row seats to the whole thing.  We were ready to run in there and raise him from the dead, but it turned out he was ok.

 

We were teaching an old woman, and her son started swearing at us, trying to start trouble.  Felipe just told him to have some respect, and the guy punched him in the collar bone out of nowhere.  So obviously it was time to leave, so as we were walking away the guy swung again and hit him in the shoulder.  I was pumped and hoped Felipe would beat the tar out of him... but of course he's much too Christ-like for that. so we just left.  But if the guy would have punched me... I'm not so sure I would be able to restrain from busting his face...

 

 

Elder Trujillo baptized Alphonso on Saturday, and that was an awesome experience to be a part of, as I was able to participate in the confirmation. 

 

Tomorrow, I get my new companion Elder Griffin. Elder Trujillo is getting transfered to Ventura.  I'm staying here in Santa Barbara, and I'm kind of nervous because basically I'm going to have to take the lead on everything that I have been relying on Elder Trujillo for, because he isn't going to know the people or area.  But I'm really glad I get to stay here, and Felipe is too.  (Haha.)  And I should see Thatcher tomorrow!!!  

 

Me and Roberto

And Ma, we had a lot of earthquakes when I was in Mexico.  I guess one was pretty bad, but it still wasn't nearly as strong for us in the MTC.