Union 1, Zona Trelew Sur - Week 11... Mother's Day Skyping :)

We were so happy to skype Alex today. We had a lousy connection, and we couldn't add Nikki and Kevin to the call, so they facetimed us (from Post Falls, ID) and we just held the phone up to the computer so Alex could kind-of see and talk to them too. Alex is doing really well and it was great to see and hear him. He is definitely still the same old Alex!!!

We skyped him from Nikki and Kevin's apartment in Provo because we were there for Sunday Dinner. He said how much he misses Sunday Dinner at Abuela's, so we took him upstairs to share a moment of the madness that is Dinner at Daisy's. He enjoyed seeing all the cousins and family.

Two experiences that he shared with us... The first was some background on an experience that he already shared about Luisa. She's the woman who arrived just as they were leaving a member's house and asked why they never visited her to share the word (see April 25th - Week 8). Anyway, Alex told us tonight that they were at the member's house asking for referrals and that the members had told them, "Elders, we know EVERYONE in this neighborhood and there is not anyone who would accept to listen to the gospel!" Luisa is getting baptized this weekend! Alex said it has been an awesome experience working with her.

The second experience came as he was telling us about a dog that he doesn't particularly like, and another time that he was bit by a pit bull, etc... not inspiring my confidence in his safety. Anyway, he went on to say that one day they were walking and a little boy came out and started throwing big rocks at them as they were walking down the street. He said that he felt like Samuel the Lamanite because all of the rocks missed them! Then an adult came out and yelled at the little boy to stop throwing rocks at the missionaries. 

So... we had a very sweet evening talking with Alex. It is awesome to have a missionary and especially because he knows that he is doing the Lord's work and is happy and excited to keep doing it. It definitely makes this Mama proud!