10-17-23

WAIT I AM GERMAN!?!

Out here on our grind everyday on the mission. We have had a great 2 weeks here in Paraguay.

It has been super hot here and I am drinking a lot of water. I went into a store to buy some water and the guy at the counter asked me if I had dollars because I am a white American. This wasn't the first time that I have been asked if I have dollars. However, there are a ton of Germans here in Paraguay, so I told him that I was German... and he believed me. Then I felt bad and told him that I am American. So, now everytime I walk in there he tries to rip me off and ups the price on the drinks. I now have to see how much they cost before buying them. 

Somehow someway facebook is the goat at helping us find familias. I have found some freakin sick people to teach now because of facebook. We had a great lesson with one lady yesterday whose husband passed away a little bit ago. We were able to explain to her the amazing love that our heavenly father has for her and how the plan that he has is perfect and she will see him again. 

Our friend Sergio has a parrot and I was trying to put the bird on my arm and I could you not all it wanted to do was bite me. It was a pretty sick bird though. I also found a scorpion when we were walking back home.

I have a great privilege to teach some awesome people the gospel of Jesus Christ and share the light of Christ. Life is great


It is that time again for lakers basketball. Best time of the year, Love you all
From your favorite,
Elder Ressel







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