I had an awesome week here in Spain! This week, I went on exchanges with my zone leader from Alicante, and right as we were leaving Alicante to drive to Elche, an older Peruvian was walking along the street, and Elder West, my zone leader, had talked with her before. So we went to visit with her for just a sec, and he greeted she greeted him with besitos (the way people greet each other in Spain, you just kiss each other on the cheek, but really you're just putting your cheek against theirs. I'm sure they've been done in a movie or something), and when it got my turn to greet her, she expected me to do the same. I never given besitos, but have seen them done. I wasn't quite expecting it, but it was a fun experience!
And Spaniards are just fun. They are great. We were out contacting in the streets of Elche, and I contacted this older Spaniard woman. And for the next hour, we sat and talked there. Just in the streets. Spaniards are storytellers! It was awesome! We talked about her belief in God and faith, and we are going to meet with her again this week. I am getting a lot of practice with my Spanish!
Also, awesome and rare thing happened this week. We had a general authority, a 70, Francisco J. Viñas, come to a noche de hogar in Elda and give us a message. It was so beast! He talked about the importance of fellowshipping and ministering. We felt his spirit there and the power in his words, it was awesome!!!
I hope everyone had a great week, and a great Valentine's Day! Also, I'd like to say Happy early Birthday to my good friend George Washington, February 22nd, 1732. Happy Birthday George!
Until next week!
Élder Van Wagenen
God Bless America, Viva España
Fotos:
1. Noche de hogar in Elda with Élder Francisco J. Viñas
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2. Driving in España!
3. Love this flag!
4. Me and my Zone Leader Élder West ripping mate and having a good time. We both also love that flag
5. Ward activity!
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