Typical Day at Church in Peru

Hermana Ostler’s Update – November 11, 2013

  

Yesterday was church. Which means something different every Sunday, because there are always new shenanigans every time. Yesterday we killed GIANT ANTS. There were hundreds inside and we spent a good 25 minutes murdering them. They bite and also make a giant squishing sound as they get smooshed. Heh heh heh.

Also, I found a stray puppy walking to church and of course, stopped to play with it. Then, as the opening prayer was being said, I SAW THE PUPPY IN THE CHAPEL! He had followed me. I had to carry him outside as everyone stared, but not with too much surprise. It’s normal???

AND I SAW A MONKEY! It was a big deal. We were both screaming. Me, out of delight. And him, I think out of fear.

Sometimes I just get really down seeing all of the highly dysfunctional families. Sometimes I think I literally just hate MEN. At least here. They can be so so so horrible. But last night I had the privilege of meeting with a family who were going to be sealed in the Temple. This means they will be together throughout eternity. Nothing, not even death, will separate them. The way that this man expressed love for his wife, it was so beautiful.

There is always hope for a change in this world. And I promise, it is through this gospel.

Take care and love you all!

Hermana Alex

Alex contemplating marriage (oh no!).