day 110

So i am getting transfered on wednesday. so next monday i will give you guys an address you can send stuff too. and i´ll answer all of your question cuz yes i have eaten somee pretty weird things but they are DELICIOUS!!!!!!!!

day 103

Oh man i love hearing from you guys!!  Ya things here in peru are amazing! i love it here. i dont have much time so i hope all my pictures are able to upload. i would give you my address but i might be getting transfered next week so i´ll give it to you guys next time for sure. there is a quicker way to send things that bypasses the mission office and gets to me quicker but i´ll let you guys know about that next time. Tell my boys that i love them and thanks for the letters they made me SUPER happy!sorry im out of time i´ll write next week!!!
Elder Esquivel

day 33 Happy New Year! Questions and Answers

How was the trip?

My trip was super long and super tiring! i was a 3 hour flight at 7 in the morning to atlanta, ga. then a 7 hour flight from atlanta to lima peru. but i got here safe and sound.

 

What city are you in?

I am in Peru Chiclayo. The main city.

Who is your companion?  Where's he from?  How long has he been out there?

My companion is Elder Fandiño, He is Columbian and has been out for 4 months

What is the weather like there?

it is starting the be the summer season so it is SUPER hot with humidity 

Best thing that happened this week?

Best thing was showing an invesitigator a scripture that talked about the book of mormon in the bible and moroni´s promise and seeing the change happen in her eyes because the spirit truly touched her heart :) 

Funny story?

I dont have any funny stories yet but there will be some and i will tell you about it 

Originally your date was some time in Feb.  I'm assuming because you already knew the language so well that they sent you earlier?  Is that the case?

I am in peru. i left the 28 of december and have been doing missionary work starting the following day haha 

How was Christmas in the MTC?  Did you get to call home at all?

No i didnt get to call home but i did talked to my family while i was at the airport for like 40 minutes. and to beck for like 20 minutes :) Christmas was legit!! We had sacrament meeting with elder badnar and he gave an AMAZING talk. 

How is your family adjusting to all this?

My mom is super sad cuz she misses me but they showed support when i talked to them on the phone so slowly but surely they are coming around and will be baptised either when i get back or before then :) 

I dont know my address for sure yet but when i do i will let you know and when i write home i´ll have becky tell you guys how you should send things so that they actually get to me. They changed it so its a little more secure now. Tell my boys i love them and miss then alot!