Sonpopos

Large Ants. Gigantic Ants. Nasty Nightmare Rendering Ants. And you know what the people do with them here? They fry them, put some lemon and salt on 'em, and eat them. I'm literally so grossed out. All day Saturday the patojos were out looking for these ants of the devil. Some have wings. Their pinchers are freaking huge. Really they just gross me out. I didn't take any pictures because I was in a sketch part of the area and I didn't want to get robbed. But if you really want to I'm sure you can go ahead and google it. It's interesting because apparently they only come out in the month of May and the youngins of Guatemala take great interest in them. I don't know why. But it was interesting to see the ninos of Guate with bottles, buckets, and bowls just filled with these nasty ants. But yeah that's something interesting and slightly funny for you. 

Anyway this week has been good. Really vague I know. No but this week was fun. I made paper flowers with the mujeres jovenes, ate salt and vinegar chips (thanks mom!), went to the temple with some youngins, made chuchitos (small version of tamales) with my mejor amiga, and had a fun week of having wet feet in los tempestos de Guate!  

Anyway now for something a little more spiritual. I'm sorry if you feel my letters are a little monotouness. (I think I spelt that right. I can't speak English anymore.) I've never been the  best at transitions and it's easier to just have a format for writing. But hey I told you about Sonpopos so be happy!  

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But yeah back on topic. It's cool to see how the Holy Ghost works with people. You people already know about Alex. Obvi. Well this week we went to visit him with two members who just happen to be english teachers. Alex wasn't home but his step-dad was. Romulo has an extreme desire to learn english and already knows a lot. Anyway he asked us if we could teach him a lesson in english. So we taught him about faith. And that was one of the coolest lessons that I've ever had. It was more like a lesson in spanglish but it was a really cool spiritual experience. But then Alex's mom, Vicky, came home and we talked about Alex's baptism. And how they both felt. And they apparently felt that they should both be baptized. So we talked about baptism and the opportunity they have as a family to be together forever. It was beautiful. You could just see the peace and joy overcome both of their faces. Sometimes I really just love being a missionary. I'm sorry if I'm not the most descriptive but this was one of those experiences where I don't know how to write it down. But hopefully you people understand. That it was a miracle to me to see that a boy of 12 and his desire to follow the example of the savior is now helping his family to also have that same desire. It's incredible.

Anyway that's what I've got for you people. I love you all! I think you're great! Till next time!

Hna Judd/Marley