Esta Lloviendo, Esta Cayendo Un Torrencial

There is not an exact translation for its raining, its pouring but that's as close as I can get. Hurricane Michael hit this week and we think its cuz we cleaned the house. Literally every time we shine our shoes, it rains. And this past week we took it a step farther and cleaned our apartment, so you know we had it coming. In all seriousness tho, our city wasn't affected too much, a couple landslides and a cow got swept away, but there are parts of this country that got hit hard. Central America in general is not in great shape right now because of this so please keep these people in your prayers for the next little bit.

We have enjoyed the rain tho, more people let us in to share a message when we are just drenched teenagers with bibles and smiles. The family I talked about last week, Famila Lopez' the shoemakers are going to be baptized next month! Primera Dios. We have had a great couple lessons with them this week and you can just see the changes they are making and the desire for truth that they have. Its amazing to see the light and joy these people have, even in the midst of everything going on. Some people here are really struggling, we had one day where 3 people broke down in tears to us. And its really hard to see these people, who we love so much, struggle with such big problems. But problems and struggles, unlike pupusas, kolashampan, or the word chivo' aren't unique to Salvadorenos. 

Juan 16:33 says, "These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulations: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world."

Looking at the hardships of these people, thinking of people back home, and just facing the not-so-fun parts of being an 18 year old gringo in a foreign country, its easy to see the afflictions of the world. But we aren't alone and that's a powerful message that we get to share EVERY DAY. And that, that opportunity is pretty chivo. 

I've also caught one of my ties on fire, been bitten by a dog, received a sketchy shot for gripe, had to correct a few kids who misunderstood the meanings of some choice English words, decided choco'bananas are the worlds greatest desert, spilled water all over myself during a lesson and gone to a couple of birthday parties this week. That and my record for pupusas in one sitting has grow to 6, but I am working to improve. Also went to visit the one-legged man I mentioned earlier a few times this week because he is a great cook and sells socks. This man literally lives at the top of 100-200 uneven, steep steps and he climbs it daily with crutches. He is amazing. 

I hope everyone is doing well, thanks for all the emails and support, I don't have a lot of time to email but I usually get to at least read so thanks!
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Elder Moulton