Oh my gosh I can't believe Pday's already here again...time seems to fly nowadays.
This week started off with us giving a Priesthood Blessing to a sister whose face was swollen due to a drunk husband beating her. So sad, but it was neat to see her become comforted a little after the blessing.
We also went on "divisiones" (exchanges) with the Zone leaders, and went to Pizza Hut to celebrate Elder Memmott's homeward bound.
I've been going along with Elder Memmott this week all over Quito for his final interview, last minute things he wanted to buy, and saying bye to cherished ward members in other areas. It was busy, but kinda fun to get to travel and learn the areas while he did those things.
On one bus ride, though, I was in a very crowded corner, and although people were constantly bumping into me, I could particularly feel a hand slowly start to reach into my pocket. I quickly grabbed my pocket before the person could take anything, even though he kept pressing into me afterwards and feeling the bottom of my bag. I tried to tell him in Spanish to stop, and finally he just left me alone. I'm grateful for a watchful Heavenly Father that helped me be aware, and prevented me from being pick-pocketed.
I also have to include a picture below of the sweet breakfast I made the other day. The fruit here is so good, and it's a treat to whip up a good smoothie and yogurt for a healthy meal.
We also had a cool appointment with an investigator who'd been dealing with depression, but told us he was overcoming it through daily prayers which helped him get through the day. He told us he was excited to come to Church and to get baptized, and in his closing prayer he asked to be able to help his mom and family come to this Salvation. It was just neat, what a golden investigator he was. The Spirit was strong, and it made me excited to keep teaching.
I had to say goodbye to Elder Memmott this week, as he's going back to California. But today after waiting at the bus terminal in a place called Quitumbe, I got my new companion. His name's Elder Rodriguez, he's pretty nice and latino and from here in Ecuador, and I'm grateful cause that should probably help my Spanish move along a lot faster. I'm excited to see what the next 6 weeks will bring!
I hope you all have a great week!
Love,
Elder Stolle
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