I feel like we need to do a bit of explanation before you read Elder Summers' last letter so you have a better understanding of what he's referring to... We usually write Keegan on Sunday evening so he can get the latest update to read before he writes on his P-day. As many of you know his sister Xochitl is getting ready to go on a mission as well and this past Saturday she went to the temple for the first time. Instead of waiting around outside the temple like their cousin did, Xander and Kaden stayed at home and planned on meeting up with us for dinner after we left the temple. While we were away the telephone call (el telefonazo) came. Xander checked the number but it was really long and he didn't recognize it. Besides, the caller id said "unknown" so he let it roll to voicemail. But the same number dialed right back! The second time he answered it. After hearing an "Hola" he thought he could hear Keegan's voice in the background but quickly realized his limited Spanish skills weren't going to cut it. So, he called his little brother to the rescue. Kaden spoke with the caller for a few minutes, translated a bit for Xander, and got the message that Keegan was fine and happy and that they would call again. A few hours later they caught up with us at the restaurant and passed along the message. My first thought was was there an earthquake, flood, or mudslide or something that we're not aware of? We even joked that maybe it was a ransom call and Keegan's voice was the proof of life. When I mentioned it to our bishop he wondered if Keegan had been bitten by a giant spider or maybe fallen off the tailgate of a truck or something... We just thought it was weird but weren't really too worried about it being something serious since the mission president hadn't tried to contact us again but it was a bit strange... So now you know... enjoy the latest update.
-Ryatt
-Ryatt
Familia,
I'm not Dead. I'm not Dying. I'm having the time of my life. Mexico is awesome and I am learning a ton. First off that call that Kaden and Xander received was from a family in the rama (branch). They pressured me into letting them talk to you. They said that they like to talk to the missionaries' families and like telling them how the missionaries are doing. They said they've talked to the President and the President said it was fine but only that the missionaries can't talk to their families. We got talking and I told them that my Dad speaks Spanish and they started asking me if they could talk to you. I gave in and gave them the number. Sorry for the confusion. I wasn't thinking that you all would be scared for my life. The Family just thought it would be cool to speak with my family. They were very happy to know that there was a Spanish speaker home and Chepin said that Kaden spoke very good Spanish and that he understood what Kaden said. I thought it was pretty cool that Kaden knows Spanish and that he could understand a Spanish speaker that speaks really fast. Don't worry about them calling again on Saturday, we are actually meeting with them on Thursday not Saturday and I'll tell
them not to call. Please let me know your thoughts on that.
Things have been going really well its really crazy to think that my first 12 weeks here in México are almost over. Just one week left of the 12 week training era. Elder Tucker is going home which is kind of a bummer because we get along really well but I know that the Lord knows what he's doing and what I
need in order to grow. I have a feeling that my next companion will be a native speaker, which I will receive next Monday, so that my Spanish will be able to develop more quickly. I am excited for a new Companion but am sad at the same time to lose my Dad, Elder Tucker.
The work is going better then usual. We found 3 new investigators in this last week and for about a month we haven't had any. They are really good people and I am excited to share the message of Jesus Christ with them. The people here are just really good people. I am continually amazed of how genuinely nice they are and how much they are willing to give up for the missionaries. They are always kind and always thinking about us. Its such a blessing. Thanks for all the prayers and just remember that no matter what your going through you can always lean on your Savior, Jesucristo, for help.
Love,
Elder Summers
I'm not Dead. I'm not Dying. I'm having the time of my life. Mexico is awesome and I am learning a ton. First off that call that Kaden and Xander received was from a family in the rama (branch). They pressured me into letting them talk to you. They said that they like to talk to the missionaries' families and like telling them how the missionaries are doing. They said they've talked to the President and the President said it was fine but only that the missionaries can't talk to their families. We got talking and I told them that my Dad speaks Spanish and they started asking me if they could talk to you. I gave in and gave them the number. Sorry for the confusion. I wasn't thinking that you all would be scared for my life. The Family just thought it would be cool to speak with my family. They were very happy to know that there was a Spanish speaker home and Chepin said that Kaden spoke very good Spanish and that he understood what Kaden said. I thought it was pretty cool that Kaden knows Spanish and that he could understand a Spanish speaker that speaks really fast. Don't worry about them calling again on Saturday, we are actually meeting with them on Thursday not Saturday and I'll tell
them not to call. Please let me know your thoughts on that.
Things have been going really well its really crazy to think that my first 12 weeks here in México are almost over. Just one week left of the 12 week training era. Elder Tucker is going home which is kind of a bummer because we get along really well but I know that the Lord knows what he's doing and what I
need in order to grow. I have a feeling that my next companion will be a native speaker, which I will receive next Monday, so that my Spanish will be able to develop more quickly. I am excited for a new Companion but am sad at the same time to lose my Dad, Elder Tucker.
The work is going better then usual. We found 3 new investigators in this last week and for about a month we haven't had any. They are really good people and I am excited to share the message of Jesus Christ with them. The people here are just really good people. I am continually amazed of how genuinely nice they are and how much they are willing to give up for the missionaries. They are always kind and always thinking about us. Its such a blessing. Thanks for all the prayers and just remember that no matter what your going through you can always lean on your Savior, Jesucristo, for help.
Love,
Elder Summers