Hello
everyone, how are you all doing today?
Wow, what
a first week it's been with my new companion. His name is Elder Apodaca. He is
from Gilbert, Arizona and has 3 months left. So, he will stay here for two
transfers. That probably means that I will leave Palma this transfer. 😢 I don't know yet, but it
could happen. We did a lot of shopping today. We went to festival park and I
got myself a Barcelona jersey at Nike. When we went back to Palma, we went
inside H&M and I got myself 3 pairs of "unique socks" like the
kind I used to wear back at home. Haha, they are the best.
We are
working hard here in Marratxi although it's a bit difficult. Me and my
companion are different. He is calm and not very animated while me on the other
hand, I am more of the energetic type. So, I feel weird [a little bit]. But he
is a good elder. It's just that we got to work through some of the kinks, ya
know.
I feel a
heavy responsibility to carry on the area and lead the area. Since my companion
is a missionary from Malaga, I am teaching him things about being how we do
things here. Well, it's a load of work. But I make do with what I have.
Lol.
The
miracle of this week was that I was able to receive some personal answers to my
prayers and that Harold was able to come to church this past Sunday. He is an
amazing man. He is from Colombia but is as white as snow, lol. His family got
baptized in Colombia and wanted him to find the church here. He did and now we
are teaching him.
Answers
to questions....
Did you ask me to send
you peanut butter? I’m sorry if I
forgot.
I don't
think I asked for peanut butter. I do want some baby paste. That stuff is
GOLD!
Do you know when your
next Zone Conference is? I want to send you
a package.
I have no
idea when Zone Conference is.
What areas of your
mission would you like to serve in (that you haven’t been to)?
I would
like to go to Valencia and then to Barcelona.
Did you ever find a white
shirt to buy or do you need us to send you a couple?
I have
obtained a couple from missionaries who left them. But you can send one if you
would like. I won't say no, haha ❤
Are there any changes to
your email time under this new Mission President?
We have
all day to write but I will stop writing in 30 minutes because we have to go to
piso and get changed. I’m not happy, but it's what my companion wants for
today.
What are your thoughts
about those packing cubes?
You know,
I would like to try those packing kits. They seem quite helpful. Yes please!!!
Besos coming your way!
That's
about it for this week. I love you all so much though. I do know that God lives,
and that Jesus Christ is the Savior of the world and mankind. That only through
him might we have a hope of good things to come and live a full and happy life
in this life time and in the next one. Never neglect your prayers, scriptures
are to be read daily, and keep the faith. Love you all a lot!
Love
Elder Maybury
A New Charcoal Toothpaste - I like it!
With my New Companion
Enjoying ice cream...of course!
With Elder Salazar before he went home
Well
this week was a little more difficult for my boy. As I have said many times, adjusting to new
personalities with new companions takes some time. But, one thing I know about my boy is that he
can adapt pretty well. He does it because
he knows it will help things be better.
But like I have told him many times before, each companion will teach
you something that you will need to know for your future and eternal companion,
so when times are tough, I ask him to tell me what this companion is teaching
him. Adjusting the perspective a little,
helps.
And for
those who know Elder Maybury, you know that those socks are perfect for
him. I don’t know that he EVER wore a
plain pair of socks after middle school.
And I love that about him. His
desire to shake things up with crazy socks speaks to that more animated personality
that he mentioned. He is naturally
inclined to want to brighten things up, to lift others, and to keep things
moving in a positive direction. You can see that in several of the pictures that I included this week. I love seeing that his personality is alive and thriving. For him,
crazy/fun socks, help that. I love that
he has embraced that part of his personality!
Even
though Elder Maybury sends weekly emails and most of them have been filled with
joy and happiness, I know that this past week has had a few struggles. His companion went home and there are new
personalities to adjust to, and he is taking the lead in the area in teaching
and finding, and a new Mission President with new rules and commitments…and all
of these cause a weight to rest upon his shoulders. He feels it.
So, if you have not sent Elder Maybury a card in a while, may I ask that
you consider sending him one? He needs
some uplifting and positive messages from those that he loves. Trust me, as a former missionary myself, ANY day you get mail from home,
the sun seems to just shine brighter.
It is an INSTANT feeling of joy that comes over you. Sending a card only takes a moment, I
promise.
If you
would like to send Elder Maybury a card or letter, you may do so at the
following address:
Elder Alexander J. Maybury
Spain
Barcelona Mission
C/
Calatrava 10-12, bajos
08017
Barcelona
Spain
Each
card/letter will require one international stamp = $1.15 / up to one ounce
Emailed: August 13th
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