10,000 mistakes

 On top of the Santa Maria Basilica, a cathedral in the city. There was awesome views all around.

Hola a todos!

We had a pretty packed week over here in Europe, we had a lot of things going on, but we were still able to find success in the midst of crazy. 

But I had an awesome experience with the Gift of the Interpretation of tongues. We were in a visit with 3 people from Venezuela and we were just chatting having a great time. My companion was talking with one of them, and I was talking to the other 2. We were in 2 different conversations, and at first I was like oh boy this is going to be rough. But, I was fine. I didn't understand 100% of everything said, but I was able to understand exactly what they were talking about, and be able to add comments to the conversation, where usually I just sit there confused and hope sí works as a response when they stop talking and expect me to say something. It was so awesome!!! I know my Spanish still has a long way to go, but I know with the Lord's help, I will make due and grow my speaking and understanding skills as I study and practice. Something I always remember when studying Spanish is something my high jump coach said, before you can be an expert at something, one must make 10,000 mistakes. So I still have a lot more mistakes to go! 

We also had a district meeting this week which was lots of fun. We have a pretty awesome district, out of the 6 of us, 3 of us are not from America. And for the 3 of us who are from the States, not one is from Utah! Qué raro! But I was asked to teach a little bit of English, so I taught our district the Pledge of Allegiance, claro. It was awesome. 

Élder Van Wagenen

God Bless America, Viva España

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Inside the cathedral

Reciting the Pledge of Allegiance, because my companion wanted it seen in action. I thought it was a moving and motivating experience.