Author Archives: Aaron

Daaaaa RUINS!!!!

Hey, so how are we this week? Good, good. Well, to just clear the ice, many people have been talking to me about the earthquake that happened in San Marcos Guatemala this past week. We were on the bus to … Continue reading

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Maybe things aren’t so boring after all

Daaaaa, what a boring week. We had a challenge this week from the assistants to contact 40 brand new people. So Elder Rios and I decided to do it in one day! On Thursday we contacted 41. Not all of … Continue reading

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I get a cell phone

So, big week. Let one photo tell the story of my new kid! His name is Elder Rios! He looks like a Latino, and his name looks like a Latino name too, but he is actually from Los Angeles. He … Continue reading

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Holy dump cakes

Here we go! I got the call this week to train, and went to the training meeting in Xela. That was nice, but once the change calls came on Sunday (where the Zone leaders call the Elders and tell them … Continue reading

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I’m an orphan

So, yes it is finally week 12 here in Huehuetenango, but I have good and bad news. Bad news first. My trainer Elder Paniagua left early this week, and left Elder Medina and I behind as orphans! We have been … Continue reading

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Rompecabeza

Week 10! Dang… this week was very weird. Firstly, I would like to say that Dear Elder Letters arrive MUCH faster than normal letters. So I suggest sending Dear Elder Letters from now on if you wish to talk to … Continue reading

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Wells are scary

Hey, week 9 begins! Just 3 more weeks of this awful training program! This week was a week of service. The whole zone came over to help us out. We spent 2 separate days cleaning out a well of a … Continue reading

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What a Week!

Let the craziness begin! What a week! First, let me say that our companionship now has 3 members! We are in a trio! We picked up a newbie this change called Elder Medina! He is from Elder Paniagua’s ward! They … Continue reading

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It is so cool being in Guatemala kids

Daaaaaaa Final week of this change! I have 6 weeks here in Cuchumatanes! This week was interesting. First off. We had divisions! This means that the District Leader (my companion) switches with another Elder in another area, and we do … Continue reading

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The Merciless Peppers of Quetzalzacatenango

Still here in Huehuetenango in Cuchumatanes. We begin week 6!! After this week, I am half way done being trained! Whether or not I feel half way ready to be solo with just another companion, not quite sure. I still … Continue reading

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