View of the river
Girl with baby chick in Ramallo 
Eric's foot with a blister. He sent this photo to ask what it was, because he didn't think it could be a blister in that location of his foot.Well, it'll be cool to continue working here. I've seen great progress here and we'll see more. Last week we once again got 7 investigators to church (3rd highest in the mission) so we expect some baptisms in the future!
So yes, to answer your question, my mini comp goes back to his home now to sell cleaning supplies! He loved the mission from what he's told me daily and what I've seen. It's been a great learning experience for him, and me too as well. He wants to do a mission as soon as he's 19, which is soon, although I heard that it's a requirement now for all missionaries to finish high school before they can do a mission. I haven't had this confirmed but have heard it from a couple of people, which would mean that my comp couldn't do a mission as he's quite far from completing high school. We'll see how things turn out.
I got your package a few days ago!! It arrived at the church, and the members that were at the church at the time (it arrived on a weekday) informed me immediately of its arrival and at night we picked it up, and of course all the members wanted me to open it up there. So I opened it and shared about half my candy, the other half went to my comp and various other people. I got a bite of the candy bars they shared with me. It was good though and everyone loved it, me too!!!! So thanks for sending it. P.S. yesterday I used two of the taco mix packets making tacos for the Rios family, and they brought two non-member friends, woo hoo! It was really fun and I laughed harder last night than I have this whole time in Ramallo. Anyway, it was good, we had the Noche de Hogar (Family Home Evening) in the church where I made the tacos, yes, they were delicious! The topic was on Christ, reading the Living Christ and then certain articles.
HOLD ON!!! HOLD THE PHONE!!!! Apparently new transfers have arrived, they do that sometimes and make some changes. Okay, I will still be staying here but instead of being with Elder Rivera, I will be with Elder Perez! Well, I would rather have been with Elder Rivera, but I'm simply going to do what the Lord needs, which is all that really matters. So it should be a GREAT TRANSFER!
By the way, I stopped taking those pills for my ears because I ran out and I kind of forgot and now it's been about 4 days since I haven't taken any. I don't think I'll buy more though anyway, seeing as they weren't really doing much, unless you think I should. My ears still are clogged as always here.
Today I'm going to see how Alejandro is doing (tuberculosis), for now I just know that he's doing good! As far as how he got the disease, they don't know. They suspect someone in school. Okay, I will use caution.
The new juntado lady I told you about got dropped like a hot potato. After passing by several more times, and her saying she couldn't attend us, I asked to speak to the husband, who unhappily came to the door and our fears were confirmed. She is one of the many women in this country who can't be baptized or listen to the missionaries due to their husband. Anyway, this happens so much to us you wouldn't believe it. Her next door neighbor also dropped us the same day for a similar reason. It happens. Well, despite all the droppings (there were more, believe me!) it doesn't really matter because there are plenty of good ones out there too!!!!
Hence we got many people in church, although about 4 can't be baptized because they're juntado and have husbands that don't want to know anything about marriage or the church, although they do allow their wives to go to church!
Last thing I wanted to ask you is if there is some way we could arrange it to assist (attend) church the Sunday we arrive in Salt Lake City. I noticed that we'd be arriving around 3 I believe, (although maybe I'm wrong) but I just remember it being late afternoon, and I was really hoping to assist church that day. I've now gone at least 2 straight years without missing church (and however long I went before the mission) and I'd like to keep that record going! Anyway, I understand that plane tickets can't be changed easily, so just do whatever works for you, I just thought I'd throw that out there, in case there's a way to fix it easily.
CONGRATULATIONS to Marisa and David!!! That's great that a new baby is on the way!! This baby I'll be able to know from it's birth!!
Well, send my greetings to all!! I love you all very much!!
Love,
Eric
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