The Worst Lunch Date Ever

Hermana Ostler’s Update – July 7, 2014

Remember when I went to that house that made me super uncomfortable because it was very elegant? Well. We went back. Worst idea EVER. We show up and they are just happening to be sitting down to lunch. They invite us, I had just eaten a giant bowl of pesto pasta with steak… but with Peruvians... it is impossible to say no.

We sit down. It is this long table with fancy chairs with fabric bows on them. I start to sit up a little straighter. We see that there are at least 3 forks, the backs go even straighter. This meal has an entree, soup, fancy fish covered in peaches, and 3 different desserts. All fine and good. IF you hadn’t already had lunch. AND if you hadn’t unknowingly barged in on a BIRTHDAY LUNCH. AND if they didn’t have 4 German Shepherds, all named Hitler. AND if there were’t waiters named Walter and Valerio serving us disapprovingly. AND if you didn’t have a super loud laugh and terrible awkward sense of humor when you are nervous. Basically the worst lunch of my life. But I don’t think I have ever laughed so hard. 

I also ran into a cactus this week. And my skirt flew over my head contacting a man. And I ate cow hoofs. They were not that bad, until I saw the spiny black hairs sticking out of them. I had to pull out the whole “Spoiled American” thing and not eat it. 

I love Family History. The Spirit of Elias is so strong when we actually start to look and learn about the people who lived before us, whose blood runs through our veins. How can I feel bad about rejection when my great-great grandfather died from getting poisoned on his mission, leaving behind a wife and 13 children? Changes the perspective of things. 

I love my mission. I love sharing the gospel. I love contacting and inviting people to be happier. But I do not love awkward lunch dates or hairy cow hoofs. 

I love you! 

Hermana Alex

This is Inti. His parents are members but he is for sure Anti Mormon. I know this because he always tells us that his parents aren't home, even when they are sitting right behind him. He also screams during church and refuses to shake hands or talk to us. His family are now going to get sealed in the temple.... Apostasy! But we hope that he can get over this hatred for mormonism. He has time, he is four years old. 

Incan slides. The best. Perks of sneaking into the historical sites in the early mornings.