Im sorry but this letter is going to be short for a couple of reasons, first WHAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! how in the heck is grandma getting married, she is not allowed to do that, shes grandma. second I cant write right now I am in shock I seriously dont know what to type, its crazy.
the work here is going good, I am really loving this new sector, I am in what we in the states would call the boondocks, I absolutly love it, its super quiet and peacefull and the people here are really nice, sure they probably say stuff behind our backs but its all good, I wont judge them for it. the work here is well as well, we are going to have a baptism on saturday so that cool, but the zone leaders one upped us, they got permission from president johns and thursday they are going to a part of the river about an hour away and are going to baptize int he river, so yeah Im jealous, but who know well have to see what the future holds. well I dont know what to say, next week Ill have a response for you guys, and oh yeah we got to go to the temple today thats the reason im writing you guys on tuesday, Ill talk to you guys next week I love you lots
Elder Match
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Monday, February 15, 2010
Hey family, just so you know, yes I did get transfered, And I left Guayaquil, Now Im in a small city called Milagro(miracle). Its really cool here because its different from Guayaquil, from the city basically, its marshes and individual cane houses as far as the eye can see, but they arent grouped together they are spread out and everyone has their own small farm. Right now Im in the center of the city part of milagro to write you, actually this cyber is really nice, the machines are new and the internet is not slow so its looking good, here in the outskirts of the city there is a giant sugar plant, they are huge and export to all of south America, so the thing is that there is sugar cane everywhere here when wewere coming in I saw the workers in th field and they were everywhere, sugarcane plants as far as the eye can see, also pineapple is the second biggest export here, so all of the people eat it and its also everywhere, here they like fruits and sweets, so just walking down the street its all sugar and fruits, I think I am going to like it here,
• Also its looking like Im going to be here for 4 changes ( 6 months) so we will have to see what happens in these months, My companion is Elder Ortiz, he is from mexico, so there is some common ground between us, I also know him from the first time I was here in Ecuador,we played soccer together and had meetings, it is his last change, so president sent me here to keep him from getting trunky and to work, the thing is the next change like 18 elders leave and that means that a big group is coming so next change they are saying that I will train in 6 weeks, if that happens it will be really weird because now Im to the point where I will be senior comp and it just blows my mind,
Dad you were talking about my time, but the thing to remember is that the time here is different for the time that you guys have there, I know how crazy that might sound to you guys but Im serious, the time here in the mission moves faster, I don’t know how or why god does it but its true, there have been times when I have looked at a clock and I kid you not the second hand was flying, it was seriously moving faster than a second. Just trust me on this one, I will be finishing the mission before I know it. Im not worried about time either, im just trying to make the most of what little time I have left., My shoulder is doing fine, Im doing 20 pushups everyday, the thing is that sure I might have a little shoulder pain everyday but my shoulder is getting a lot stronger and Im still alive and kicking, so don’t worry, if something bad happens to my shoulder Ill let you guys know, but just know that nomatter how bad it were to get I am here until the last day.
Its super crazy that you guys got that much snow, I wish I could be there in the cold really bad, I just wish as well that I could be there and not in this heat, yeah sure I absolutely love it here, there is no other place I would rather be right now but seriously the heat here sucks, oh and in milagro we have to use a certain type of repelant that the church gives us because of the super high number of mosquitos.
On the money front I had to take out a little more than I wanted to to finish buying a coulple of things but don’t worry I can last until march, I just got here in the sector and don’t need to buy anyth ing extra for a little while.
So in the last two weeks we were able to have 4 baptisms, that made the number of baptisms that I helped to complete in barrio batallon 11, a good number, especially because there are missionaries that don’t get to have 1 during the whole mission, so I am being really blessed, its also good to know that I am seeing the fruits of my labors
Well I let you guys know how its going next week in this new sector, well have to see, I love you all very much and am praying for you everyday, stay safe in the cold and ice and keep the faith always, its not worth it to lose the faith, I promise you this, from seeing all of the inactives here.
LOVE ALWAYS
ELDER JONATHAN MATCH
• Also its looking like Im going to be here for 4 changes ( 6 months) so we will have to see what happens in these months, My companion is Elder Ortiz, he is from mexico, so there is some common ground between us, I also know him from the first time I was here in Ecuador,we played soccer together and had meetings, it is his last change, so president sent me here to keep him from getting trunky and to work, the thing is the next change like 18 elders leave and that means that a big group is coming so next change they are saying that I will train in 6 weeks, if that happens it will be really weird because now Im to the point where I will be senior comp and it just blows my mind,
Dad you were talking about my time, but the thing to remember is that the time here is different for the time that you guys have there, I know how crazy that might sound to you guys but Im serious, the time here in the mission moves faster, I don’t know how or why god does it but its true, there have been times when I have looked at a clock and I kid you not the second hand was flying, it was seriously moving faster than a second. Just trust me on this one, I will be finishing the mission before I know it. Im not worried about time either, im just trying to make the most of what little time I have left., My shoulder is doing fine, Im doing 20 pushups everyday, the thing is that sure I might have a little shoulder pain everyday but my shoulder is getting a lot stronger and Im still alive and kicking, so don’t worry, if something bad happens to my shoulder Ill let you guys know, but just know that nomatter how bad it were to get I am here until the last day.
Its super crazy that you guys got that much snow, I wish I could be there in the cold really bad, I just wish as well that I could be there and not in this heat, yeah sure I absolutely love it here, there is no other place I would rather be right now but seriously the heat here sucks, oh and in milagro we have to use a certain type of repelant that the church gives us because of the super high number of mosquitos.
On the money front I had to take out a little more than I wanted to to finish buying a coulple of things but don’t worry I can last until march, I just got here in the sector and don’t need to buy anyth ing extra for a little while.
So in the last two weeks we were able to have 4 baptisms, that made the number of baptisms that I helped to complete in barrio batallon 11, a good number, especially because there are missionaries that don’t get to have 1 during the whole mission, so I am being really blessed, its also good to know that I am seeing the fruits of my labors
Well I let you guys know how its going next week in this new sector, well have to see, I love you all very much and am praying for you everyday, stay safe in the cold and ice and keep the faith always, its not worth it to lose the faith, I promise you this, from seeing all of the inactives here.
LOVE ALWAYS
ELDER JONATHAN MATCH
Monday, February 8, 2010
Hey Family
Well like I always say, another week has gone by here in good ole Guayaquil Ecuador. The work is going good and I’m charged, I just need to keep it up or its going to get monotonous. There is only one more week left in the change and next Monday, it is almost secure that I am leaving Barrio Batallon, its been a really really good ward and its going to be hard to leave, especially as in this week and in the coming week we are going to teach lessons and I wont know what happens with the people, but that’s the mission right, Ill get to go to a new sector, and make new friends and teach new people, so im looking forward to that. Its really hard to believe that already im going into my 4th change since I came back to Ecuador, and in 2 ½ monthes I will complete 1 year in the mission. Im to the point ( sorry) where Im really only thinking about you guys in my prayers and Mondays when Im writing, Its so much different when you know the language and your companion is looking at you to teach the same amount as him, and in 1 or 2 changes, I can or will be training, and that scares the crap out of me, so we will just have to see what happenes.
Im glad that you were able to have family and friends over to watch the super bowl, how were the commercials, funny or not all that good this year. Also how was it to see the video on the ridicously large television that we have, I took it so for granted to have surround sound and a giant tv, now that im here.
Con ben and sam, just have steven and dad build a little picket fence, 4 ft tall and put it around the plants, paint it white and it will look good, it should only be a days work for steven and dad.
Dad on the guitar, just keep on keeping on, you will get to the point when you stall out I promise you, it is starting to happen with my Spanish, you just need to keep learning the new things, take a day, work on the basics once again just keep working at the things you are having trouble with, just keep at it,
Hey good job that you are getting to work with your calling, now the lord can bless you and help you, just remember that we cannot receive blessing for not doing anything, the lord is willing and ready to help you dad, just work and the support will come. Oh and activate andy.
That’s great that steven is now earning money and you can get him a car that he will actually want, that should be good, because it will teach him to save big quantities of money and learn to manage it well. There is something different when we buy something big with our own money, we defiantly protect it more which is good to learn responsibility.
Here in batallon the life is good, im getting along with my companion and on Saturday we had a baptism and this Saturday we should have 3 or 4 more (pics to come), so yeah things are going good, my boots are amazing they are super comfortable and I am only using them a little bit, Like I said I am trying to kill off my old florsheims, each shoe has holes in it and in both ofthem if you take out the insole you can see to the floor, so my legacy is coming along really well, My clothes are still fine the only problem is that they keep getting bigger, so im ok on that front for now.
That’s pretty much whats happening, yeah sure im still seeing the drunks the poverty, the crazy and the crime, but know that im having a great time here and wouldn’t change it for the world, the time is actually going too fast.
Well I love you all very much and hope you have a good week, stay safe and make good choices Love Elder Jonathan Match
ps i know you dont want to be messenger boy but if you could tell sis nelson to tell elder nelson that next week Im going to try and send a letter.
Well like I always say, another week has gone by here in good ole Guayaquil Ecuador. The work is going good and I’m charged, I just need to keep it up or its going to get monotonous. There is only one more week left in the change and next Monday, it is almost secure that I am leaving Barrio Batallon, its been a really really good ward and its going to be hard to leave, especially as in this week and in the coming week we are going to teach lessons and I wont know what happens with the people, but that’s the mission right, Ill get to go to a new sector, and make new friends and teach new people, so im looking forward to that. Its really hard to believe that already im going into my 4th change since I came back to Ecuador, and in 2 ½ monthes I will complete 1 year in the mission. Im to the point ( sorry) where Im really only thinking about you guys in my prayers and Mondays when Im writing, Its so much different when you know the language and your companion is looking at you to teach the same amount as him, and in 1 or 2 changes, I can or will be training, and that scares the crap out of me, so we will just have to see what happenes.
Im glad that you were able to have family and friends over to watch the super bowl, how were the commercials, funny or not all that good this year. Also how was it to see the video on the ridicously large television that we have, I took it so for granted to have surround sound and a giant tv, now that im here.
Con ben and sam, just have steven and dad build a little picket fence, 4 ft tall and put it around the plants, paint it white and it will look good, it should only be a days work for steven and dad.
Dad on the guitar, just keep on keeping on, you will get to the point when you stall out I promise you, it is starting to happen with my Spanish, you just need to keep learning the new things, take a day, work on the basics once again just keep working at the things you are having trouble with, just keep at it,
Hey good job that you are getting to work with your calling, now the lord can bless you and help you, just remember that we cannot receive blessing for not doing anything, the lord is willing and ready to help you dad, just work and the support will come. Oh and activate andy.
That’s great that steven is now earning money and you can get him a car that he will actually want, that should be good, because it will teach him to save big quantities of money and learn to manage it well. There is something different when we buy something big with our own money, we defiantly protect it more which is good to learn responsibility.
Here in batallon the life is good, im getting along with my companion and on Saturday we had a baptism and this Saturday we should have 3 or 4 more (pics to come), so yeah things are going good, my boots are amazing they are super comfortable and I am only using them a little bit, Like I said I am trying to kill off my old florsheims, each shoe has holes in it and in both ofthem if you take out the insole you can see to the floor, so my legacy is coming along really well, My clothes are still fine the only problem is that they keep getting bigger, so im ok on that front for now.
That’s pretty much whats happening, yeah sure im still seeing the drunks the poverty, the crazy and the crime, but know that im having a great time here and wouldn’t change it for the world, the time is actually going too fast.
Well I love you all very much and hope you have a good week, stay safe and make good choices Love Elder Jonathan Match
ps i know you dont want to be messenger boy but if you could tell sis nelson to tell elder nelson that next week Im going to try and send a letter.
Monday, February 1, 2010
Oops
hey Family I wrote an email to you guys and when I was almost done the computer shut off, and I am out of time, Im glad that you had a funweek and steven tell everyone at dominoes that I say hi, next week Ill write a real letter to you guys, just know that Im fine and the work here is going great.
I love you all very much and im praying for you.
Love
Elder Jonathan Match
P.S. yeah I know its not fair for you guys and its not cool
I love you all very much and im praying for you.
Love
Elder Jonathan Match
P.S. yeah I know its not fair for you guys and its not cool
Monday, January 25, 2010
On Top of the World and the Temple
hey family, I just wrote you an email, but myldsmail.net sucks and is stupid an deleted my email as I tried to send it.
so this is going to be a short one like the last one, the work here in barrio batallon is going really well, in the next 2-3 weeks we should have 5 baptisms, so the work is going really well, I am realizing how many baptisms we actually have as missionaries here in ecuador.
Today we got to do our service at the temple and while all of the other elderes worked outside, me and 2 other elderes go to enter and we went up to the roof and got to clean, it was so cool from the roof you can see all of guayaquil, its great, I am realizing how good it actually is to be able to go to the temple, even just walking outside of it, is some how refreshing, its really cool. I am also realizing that I should have taken way mor advantage of going to the temple in dallas while I was in texas.
also this week we went to the temple with 2 of our investigatores, they are both women, with husbands that are members less acticve, and are both goijng to marry in the coming weeks. its going to be relly cool, I have been working with one of the couples since I got here to batallon and finally I am going to get to see the success of my labors.
the sector is still pretty boring nothing is going on, just work work work, I am doing 10 pushups every moring and in 1/12 weeks I want to be doing 15 so we will just have to see how it goes. well I know its real short, but I have nothing else, Stay safe, read your scriptures, pray everyday, I love you all very much LOVE ELDER JONATHAN MATCH
so this is going to be a short one like the last one, the work here in barrio batallon is going really well, in the next 2-3 weeks we should have 5 baptisms, so the work is going really well, I am realizing how many baptisms we actually have as missionaries here in ecuador.
Today we got to do our service at the temple and while all of the other elderes worked outside, me and 2 other elderes go to enter and we went up to the roof and got to clean, it was so cool from the roof you can see all of guayaquil, its great, I am realizing how good it actually is to be able to go to the temple, even just walking outside of it, is some how refreshing, its really cool. I am also realizing that I should have taken way mor advantage of going to the temple in dallas while I was in texas.
also this week we went to the temple with 2 of our investigatores, they are both women, with husbands that are members less acticve, and are both goijng to marry in the coming weeks. its going to be relly cool, I have been working with one of the couples since I got here to batallon and finally I am going to get to see the success of my labors.
the sector is still pretty boring nothing is going on, just work work work, I am doing 10 pushups every moring and in 1/12 weeks I want to be doing 15 so we will just have to see how it goes. well I know its real short, but I have nothing else, Stay safe, read your scriptures, pray everyday, I love you all very much LOVE ELDER JONATHAN MATCH
Monday, January 18, 2010
Caught In The Nick of Time
hey you guys are lucky that we came back to the cyber just to finish something, I got your email, but it was close. But thank you for writing me, LOVE Elder Jonathan Match
Movin' On Up and the Shaddows are Fleeing Away
Well Family
another week has gone by and not alot is happening, I’m really sorry but this letter is going to be a really short one nothing is really going on here in el batallon, we are just slugging away, trying to keep the work moving, we have a good number of investigators here, but the quality is a little diminished, so we are just working really hard to find new investigators, and keep it going strong.
Dad you are a ward mission leader, you need to study really hard chapter 13 of ¨preach my gospel¨ it will help you to make a good mission plan and get your work moving at the same time.
I don’t know if I told you guys but elder muñoz only has 10 weeks left in his mission, so I have to do a lot of work and at the same time its my responsibility to keep him from getting trunky, Im not going to lie it is really hard, and were going to have to see how the change goes.
Last week we changed houses, right now we live in a house that is super rich, I seriously feel in this house like it’s the states, there is air conditioning and we have furniture, I need to take advantage of this house for the next 4 weeks because I don’t know if I will be there after that time.
Something funny happened the other night though, we were going to sleep, and my comp said, elder match what is that shadow on the wall, it was a really weird shadow, and so we set out to find the cause, for 10 minutes we could not figure it out, it was starting to freak us out because it would move every now and then. Finally I saw that the speakers of elder muñoz have a light and it was the shadow of the leg of the bed, so after minutes of adjusting everything and kinda freaking out, it was just the leg of the bed.
Well I love you lots and know that Im praying for you every day Stay safe Love Jon
another week has gone by and not alot is happening, I’m really sorry but this letter is going to be a really short one nothing is really going on here in el batallon, we are just slugging away, trying to keep the work moving, we have a good number of investigators here, but the quality is a little diminished, so we are just working really hard to find new investigators, and keep it going strong.
Dad you are a ward mission leader, you need to study really hard chapter 13 of ¨preach my gospel¨ it will help you to make a good mission plan and get your work moving at the same time.
I don’t know if I told you guys but elder muñoz only has 10 weeks left in his mission, so I have to do a lot of work and at the same time its my responsibility to keep him from getting trunky, Im not going to lie it is really hard, and were going to have to see how the change goes.
Last week we changed houses, right now we live in a house that is super rich, I seriously feel in this house like it’s the states, there is air conditioning and we have furniture, I need to take advantage of this house for the next 4 weeks because I don’t know if I will be there after that time.
Something funny happened the other night though, we were going to sleep, and my comp said, elder match what is that shadow on the wall, it was a really weird shadow, and so we set out to find the cause, for 10 minutes we could not figure it out, it was starting to freak us out because it would move every now and then. Finally I saw that the speakers of elder muñoz have a light and it was the shadow of the leg of the bed, so after minutes of adjusting everything and kinda freaking out, it was just the leg of the bed.
Well I love you lots and know that Im praying for you every day Stay safe Love Jon
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