Learning Much Between Transfers

Let’s just say that Elder Vasquez and I had quite a jam packed week, and that there was no time for anything other than the work, and even with that we were able to get everything accomplished. The week before transfers is always exciting and this past week was a strong testimony of that. But I now have a chance to sit down, take a deep breath, and think of home for a bit.

I can’t believe that another six weeks has flown by and that the new transfers are already in. It looks as if I will be able to enjoy another six weeks in Tarapoto with a new companion named Elder Sanchez. He is a really great guy from Costa Rica, when I heard my change I was feeling a little lucky. Elder Vasquez is heading back to Lima where he will end his mission. Wow what a great three months it has been together with him. We definitely had our bumps in the road and our differences to overcome but we were both able to put our pride aside and make things happen here in Tarapoto. Everything about this work is a giant learning experience. At times we don’t understand why we get put together with certain companions but its something special, because at the end of every change I can look back and see just all of the things my companions were able to teach me and what I was able to gain from each one. I just hope that I was able to have even a portion of impact on Elder Vasquez that he was able to have on me. Great Guy, Love him, and wish him the Best!