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My Life as a Missionary

 December 12, 2022

Well, let me tell you guys, I have stories to tell this week!!

Let's start out with Saturday night. As my companion and I were congratulating another set of missionaries on their baptism, the lady that lives across the street opened up her window and yelled, "You Mormons aren't Saints. Going on the street preaching your gospel. You're not Saints at all!" She told us to shut up and go back to where we came from because we don't belong. After that she called us idiots, we told her we understand she has strong feelings, and that she should have a good night. We went inside and closed our window. Let's hope that lady doesn't talk to us again, but it's a big ask since she probably sees us every day.

Anyway, the rest of the week went a little like this. On Monday, we had an awesome p-day and just went out and shopped for stuff haha. I couldn't find anything I needed, and if I did, it was way out of my price range. After shopping, we ran to our lesson with the drunk guy from last week and it actually went pretty well, but we couldn't get a hold of him for the rest of the week.

On Tuesday, there wasn't much. We just contacted and contacted and talked to our new people. It was the same on Wednesday.

On Thursday, I had a testimony-building experience which was so cool, so let me tell you about it. We started talking to a guy on the street even though I was hesitant because he looked scary. Turns out the guy is blind. He tells us that everything looks cloudy and like big shapes and he also tells us his story and how he loves going to church by himself, not with someone who can see. He used to go by himself every Sunday, but for a couple of years he stopped going but would love to start going again. Then guess who we saw in church this Sunday? Him! The guy!! I don't know it's just a big testimony builder to me of how important church attendance is. It also made me think that if a guy who can't see can walk to church by himself, then there should be nothing stopping me from going every week, especially in the USA because we have so many forms of transportation.

Anyway, Friday, Argentina played in the World Cup again, and they tied at the end of their game, so we got down to basically goal kicks where each team kicks 5 goals, and whoever makes more wins. Well, Argentina won, so my whole country went crazy, but during the kicks, everyone was silent, hahaha. 

That was a little about my week. I want you all to know that I love you all and miss you all so much! Oh BTW, before I forget, MERRY CHRISTMAS 🎅 

LOVE 

Elder Mergenthaler 





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