It’s been a rough morning, to say the least. I`m kinda
speechless…or typeless. O los dos. No se. President Artemio, our beloved
branch president here in Otuzco passed away this morning. We just recently
visited him with hno. Edgar, the 1st counselor Saturday night. We
sang a few of his favorite hymns and it was so sad, he had such little energy
that he could barely keep his eyes open in his bed. But somehow I could tell
that he enjoyed it and the spirit that we brought. His wife, Amelia who isn`t a
member sang with us and a few of their daughters that are visiting from Trujillo. There`s a
special spirit in his room, full of such love of so many that admire him. And
yesterday our branch was visited by the 2nd counselor of the
mission, Presidente Rojas who pleaded for all the branch members to keep
praying for President Artemio and especially his family. Yesterday afternoon
Elder Boekweg told us that Hermana Gonzalez and I are BOTH headed out of
Otuzco. Which I think is kinda funny cause I barely even told you all about it
and now we`re peacing out. Just when I thought that things couldn`t get any
crazier or random, they certainly just did!! Anyway so last night and this
morning, we were packing up and got a phone call that President died.
We visited his wife and other family members and just held
them as they cried. President Artemio looked so peaceful, that he`s finally not
suffering in pain anymore. He couldn`t talk or eat and was in such pain
constantly. My companion and I are going to print out the pictures that we took
when our zone of missionaries went to visit and sing to him. And made a nice
gift with a picture of the savior for the funeral since we won`t be here. When
we went to give comfort to his family this morning, we saw a ton of the branch
members there helping move jugs of water to make space for the funeral service.
I`m grateful for the unity and service that these wonderful and humble members
have and give.
Ah its so
strange, in just a few hours we have to head out and be in Trujillo by 7ish tonight. I`m headed to open
an area in Chimbote, zone Chimbote
peru.
Hna. Manwill will be my companion. Which is funny cause she just finished a
transfer being companions with mi hijita, Hermana sosa. We`ll be helping a ward
split into 2 and I`ll be in the same zone as elder nelson! Oh Chimbote…I`m excited and nervous! 3rd
time opening an area in the last 2 months ish of my mission. We`ll see how this
plays out. Love you tons and am so grateful for the plan of salvation. Wow this
life is so beautiful, but so short. I know now more than ever that the Savior
lives and is our pathway to our Salvation. Please keep the family Guzman Santos
en in your prayers!! thanks
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