2 Weeks Left Of CCM And Going Strong!

Hola a Todos de Mexico!

The days are really blending together, for serious. I can't remember what I had for breakfast, or even what I did yesterday. Thankfully, the journal is coming in clutch.

I apologize in advance for the lack of organization or flow in this email

This past week has been really great. My comps and I played volleyball a couple times with a district in our zone, and that was super fun. It's my first time I've played since Jr High Gym class, and I learned that it's pretty easy to pick up! 10/10 reccommend playing, especially if the people you're playing with are also new to it.

On sunday, my comps, Elder Gabbitas, Elder Stuart and I sang barbershop tags in the laundry room; "when I leave the world behind" and "the old prairie"

One of the districts here had a pizza eating competition on saturday, achieving 93 slices between 10 guys. The administration gave us a stern talking to about food competitions the next day in the leader's meeting, and some of the dudes in the district were sick for the next couple days. I don't recommend this one.

On thursday, we were studying somewhere we usually don't, and after a few minutes, we learned of a sick hermana who wanted a blessing. Elder Temple and Elder jensen offered it, and the words that were said could only have been from God, and it seemed to be exactly what the hermana needed. 

My confidence in the language has increased substantially since I started. In class, we listened to recordings of our first day speaking, to the most recent recording, and it was really helpful to hear. All of us in the class, just speak with more confidence. Through the struggle of messing up over and over, I'm learning to just accept and move on from mistakes in the language. My vocabulary could still use a lot of work though, so I've got to get on the EMBARK grind. 

Along with hitting a stride in the language, we're hitting a stride in teaching in roleplays. These used to be the things I was most terrified of. Roleplays involves simulating teaching and greeting scenarios we're going to encounter in the mission. And once again, here I'm just a lot more confident. There's still hiccups and messups each time, but the feedback that I get is incredibly valuable. I've learned that in each lesson, it's crucial to testify and to promise blessings. It's also just as crucial to be friendly and get to know the other person before teaching them any principle. 

It's still blowing my mind that it's raining every day here. I came to Mexico expecting it to be dry and hot, so this is a pleasant surprise. 

Meeting new people every day has become one of my favorite things to do! Everybody here is super interesting, and they're all willing to talk and be friendly. The hard part is remembering everybody's names...
My district continues to be the best district in the CCM. I got pretty lucky!

My studying has improved this week, too. I've started going through all the scripture references under "Jesus Christ" in the topical guide, as President Nelson had suggested.
On sunday, one of the speakers referenced a quote from C.S. Lewis. Here is the paraphrased quote: "Christianity, if false, is of no importance at all. If true, is is of infinite importance. The only thing it can not be, is mildly important." 

Thanks everyone for your continued support! Every email is appreciated!

Hechele ganas,
Elder Duncan

Our teacher!
And the district!
In mexico eating a hearty hot dog meal!
When it rains, it rains (pennies from heaven)
Elder King and The boys




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