Greetings from Peru

Hello everyone!

This week went fairly well here in Catacaos, the only problem is that
it seems like we have spent more time in Piura and in the office than
we have in our area. We had to go to the hospital two more times this
week so that Elder Garcia could get his stomach checked up again. It
turns out that he had a little parasite still so its a good thing that
we ended up going back again. But it was not very fun for the fact
that we had to waste two more days without getting to teach our
investigators. Kinda frustrating, but the good news is that he doesnt
have to go back for another month so we should be good to work from
here on out.

Wow that is terribly sad to hear about the guy that went crazy at the
batman premiere. I can tell it must have been terrible for everyone
there too because it managed to make news down here too for the last
few days. Ive heard like 3 different stories about someone going into
a bank and this and that so thank you for setting the story straight
mom, but now i think id rather not have known. I had no idea that
SEVENTY people were shot?! thats just sick. I cant understand what
would drive someone to do something like that. They will all be in my
prayers.

So this last friday the ward here had an awesome activity. They
invited everyone, members, less active, and investigators to the
church with their best meal. So we had it all set up for 6:30
(naturally everyone showed up at about 8) and everyone was invited to
bring their favorite or best meal that was native to peru. So we had a
ton of awesome food that the members brought and then we have 6
missionaries from different countries (USA, Nicaragua, El Salvador,
Hondurous, and Argentina) and so we each made something from our
country, except my companion because he didnt know what to make. now
im not entirely sure that Rice Krispy Treats are "native" to the
states, but they are delicious and easy to make, so  thats what i
made. ;) the activity actually went really REALLY well which was kinda
suprising because its hard to get things to work here but i loved it
and it was great for the investigators, plus i got to eat rice krispy
treats (eventhough they werent that great...but i blame the lack of
good marshmellows and original rice krispys ;)

Sounds like you all had a fun time out on the town! :)
thats something we will definitely have to do when i get back. I
forgot how much we just go out and eat on the weekend back home. Yum.
you all better appreciate it, Chineese, Italian, German, burgers,
pizza all in one place. Someone be sure to eat something for me ;) i
guess i cant complain too much though, last pday we went and got Pizza
hut too. I always feel like im spending so much money when i buy it
for 40 soles, but thats just the peruvian mind thinking, its really
only like 10-12 dollars :) but i think its time to stay away from the
pizza, im starting to get fat.

Oh and I got to say a nice talk in sacrament meeting yesterday! haha
it was a great joy. I feel like it went well...but at the same time,
who knows if anyone actually understood anything right? oh well, i
talked a little bit on missionary work and how there are lots of
different ways to do it, through service, example, or directly sharing
the gospel. But the most important thing is that we do it with love.
If we dont do it with love, theres no point in doing it at all ;)

Sorry no time!

Love you all tonnnnn!,

Hasta la proxima semana!

Love,
Elder Woodburn