First few weeks in LA

¡Hola Todos!

Getting into the mission was a unique experience for me. Going from speaking English all my life to speaking only Spanish for like 3 days was really hard. My companion and the other companionship in the apartment I think noticed and it's been more 50/50 lately. Spanish has been a challenge for me. I understand maybe 50% of most conversations I'm in, and everything I say is probably understood less than 50% of the time. It's a long learning process, but less than half understanding now is better than almost none 3 weeks ago. 

Along with that, teaching has been a different experience. I don't understand a lot so the amount I can contribute is limited, but I've felt nearly all the time it's been to a great benefit from each lesson I've been able to involve myself in. Most of the people I have been teaching have also been a new experience, disregarding the language barrier. A decent portion of them read a lot or at least understand a lot about the Bible, so it's been interesting to see more and read more of that perspective. Most of the people we teach are very eager to hear our message which has been a great help to my confidence.

Also, one last thing, I ended up getting on the Los Angeles Mission's social media team as a photographer and lead graphic designer in Spanish. How did that happen? I'm still not entirely sure myself, but I am ready to work in that position as best I can.

I've enjoyed these past 3 challenging weeks, and I hope to enjoy the future of my mission just the same.

And I would like to leave a little thought with all of you. All throughout this time, what has really pushed me through is relying on Christ. It has allowed me to teach and understand Spanish better and deal with my stress. 

So, I invite all of you to strive to follow Jesus's example, to be more diligent, more kind, and more charitable.

I can't wait to tell you about next week.

¡Que tengan una buena semana!

Proverbs 3:5-6

Trust in the LORD with all your heart,  And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.

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Apartment Companionship:

(Left to right)

Elder González, Elder Yeomans, Elder Forstrum, Me

 

Comments

  1. Kitchen SlaveJuly 19, 2021 at 10:22 AM

    Good luck Connor! Bueno Suerte! I know it's hard what you're doing but you will learn so much!

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