Elder Corbitt and I got a surprise call from President Hinckley the other day telling us that we would be getting a new companion! A brand new one fresh from the MTC! He came after the actual transfer so he wasn't sent like normal with a trainer to another area so President put him with us to train him during the month of May (the rest of the transfer). We were pretty excited to be training and to get another companion. His name is Elder Escobar. He's from Payson, UT and is doing really well. His parents are from Guatemala, hence the last name, and so he already speaks a bit of Spanish pretty well which is a great advantage. He's already brought us a lot of miracles too! People have just been popping out of nowhere and we've been seeing a lot of blessings as well. So this is round 3 for me in training. It's a good experience and I really like it. I just never imagined that I'd do it three times during my mission.
Things continue to go really well here. This next week, May 5, we have two of our investigators who are getting baptized and they look really set. We're really excited for them. The members know them well and they are well integrated in the ward with everyone which is perfect. The leaders know what to do and are willing to help out. It's been such a blessing and miracle to meet the two of them and to teach them and see the changes that have happened in their lives. That is the best thing that comes from being a missionary. I get to see first hand the changes that people make and their desire to follow the Savior. There is nothing better!
This past Sunday (yesterday) I had to play the piano to accompany the ward choir. And let me tell you, it did not go well, ha-ha-ha. I was worried sick all week because the director told me that I had to play the song and I couldn't at all. For those of you who know me, I don't play the piano, ha-ha. I can read music because I play the violin but the piano is way different. Well, long story short, after lots of prayer and a little bit of practice during our lunch or whatever, I learned the song. :) It's still not perfect but it was a hugeeee improvement! My part was fine in the actual performance. But the director changed a few things without telling the choir members and it messed them up really bad! So they all sorta got mad at him, ha-ha. I'm just glad the whole thing is over :).
Today we have a meeting in Barcelona once again which means we basically don't get a Preparation Day, unfortunately. We only have time to write home a bit and then we have to go. But the meeting will be really good so I'm really excited. I'm sure you'll hear about it next week :).
Tomorrow is the official day when we can take off our suit coats! ha-ha. Usually I'd be a bit more excited but it's actually not that hot outside. It's been a bit more colder lately which is really strange because last year at this time we were dying from the heat. But I'm not complaining at all. It feels great in just the suit coat and a little bit of sun and a slight breeze :).
Sorry I have to go now. Like I said, we’re headed out to a meeting. But I love you all a lot and just wanted to let you all know what's been going on here a bit.
Until next week!
