In his email dated May 25, 2009, Justin wrote, " Hey everyone, well this week went pretty well. After internet and everything last Monday, we went to our zone study thing then ran a couple of errands and went back to the house to eat the lunch that the cook made. It was soo good. Filet mignon, chicken, potatoes and rice. It tasted really American. I guess being in the wealthier parts of town has its benefits. I even got to enjoy it all twice! Going down, and coming back up 5 minutes after. (Funny, Justin) So I called Hermana Tenorio after that and she made me go to the doctors and I had to wait all day there for a doctor. I pooped in a cup for the first time in my life as well. And they took blood out. And I couldn't go out and work on Tuesday they said and they put me on a white diet. Turns out I didn't have anything, just something I ate, probably that chollita ice cream. But I had to get weighed at the doctors office and I have lost 15 pounds since I have gotten here to Bolivia! Oh well. She (Hermana Tenorio) is making me drink this ensure shake thing every day to strengthen my immune system and gain weight or something. We will see.
Well I am not exactly sure when changes are. They are supposed to be this Thursday, but President was going to postpone them until the other 10 gringos get here a few days later. But this morning we heard they weren't going to get here for 2 weeks still, so who knows. Supposedly a lot of people are finding out the changes today, but they say everyday they know, so who knows if what they are telling us is true. I've heard that I am going to just about every part of the mission.
I had to go to the offices this week and I saw President there and he told me he got grandpa's email and that he gave him permission to come visit me. I am excited about that. Have him bring me a bigger suitcase because I am sick of trying to get all my stuff into mine. It's a joke every time I have to pack.
Our toilet is currently clogged, but there isn't a plumber. But that's not stopping anyone from using it still. It is turning into a septic tank. It's pretty gross. We have got to get that fixed today. (OHHH, SOOOOO Nasty!! I don't know how he can stand that!) I bought toilet paper as well so I don't have to use the newspaper anymore. And I didn't poop for a week after that disaster Sunday night. But I'm back to normal, fyi mom. (Yes, I am a mother that asks if he is regular. Always have and still do!)
There is so much American stuff here. There is this one little store that is just full of it. It's the one that gets all the damaged Costco pallets. I bought Starbursts and twizzlers there last week. For breakfast, I have been eating Fruitloops or pb&j's. (Justin would not eat pb&j's before his mission)The Latins have never tried peanut butter, a lot of them. It's not too expensive either, only about 3 dollars for a jar.
I found a lady to wash my clothes! (He has been doing it himself and he said it takes so long because they have to do it by hand.) She comes every Friday to pick it up, then brings it back in 24 hours. And she does it all for only 3 or 4 dollars. That's probably cheaper than going to a laundry mat and paying for the machines, not that those exist here. But it's better than spending 4 hours doing it myself by hand. Got to love cheap Bolivian labor.
Well in church we had a couple of people. This old grandma encarnacion who lovesssss the church because it is closer to her house than her last one. But whatever gets her there. Then this other guy Jacob, who doesn't like his last church because he can't do anything, like play soccer or dance. They both seemed to really like it. The family that is going to get baptized the 13th is about to have their baby today or tomorrow. They are really great and love it all.
In Bolivia, Mother's day isn't until May 27th, so all of the Bolivians are calling home this Wednesday. Weird, huh?
Well, that's it. Love you all. Oh use this address to write me:"
Elder Justin Evans
Mision Bolivia Cochabamba
Av. Villarroel #1132
Edificio Confort, Piso 7
Oficina #7c, Casilla de Correo 1375
Cochabamba, Bolivia
Now memorize that one! I still haven't! I wonder if Justin has?
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