This week was another in the tripla so once again split time between the areas. This week was a collection of random events and jokes that I will try to explain.

First off, no idea how I haven't mentioned this. At least 5 times a day people ask us `Why are all your names Elder?´.... This blows my mind. But each time we have to explain its a title not our first name. ´Its like doctor, officer, teacher, not our name but a title´.

We helped Sarita and Movany´s mom cook for her birthday party on Saturday. We made chamussa (fried triangles with fish stuff inside) for like 3 hours... It took forever but it was good chatting time to befriend the family. We also made my moms cookie recipe. They were horrified by the amount of butter and sugar. Merica! At one point mission rules came up, which lead to that we don't date or marry here. We got asked ´What do you do if a woman tries to date or kiss you?´. Elder Evangelista responded ´Like Joseph of the bible, we run´. They thought that was hilarious, and so did I.

Due to General Conference and the lack of a person to interview her we have to wait until the 29th for Bia to get baptized but we are excited still.

Last interesting note, people here often include in their prayers ´Thank you for one more day of life´. Or ´Thank you for the shade we have and the nice breeze´. These simple things just show the humility and simplicity of life here. I really enjoy that aspect.

Until next week!

Elder Howell