¡Pura Vida!: La Vida de la Oficina

Hey y'all, what's new? I hope a lot is going on at home, because here in the mission I can't even keep up with this crazy new office life.

This has definitely been the biggest change in my mission so far. Even bigger than when I was changed from the middle of the city (Concepción) to the furthest south of Costa Rica in the middle of the jungle (Rio Claro). I have no idea what I'm doing here, I feel completely lost like a fish out of water. It's been pretty difficult to adjust so far but I know that God is stretching me and making me better. Even though it's pretty uncomfortable, I am incredibly grateful for this humbling experience that He has given me to learn and hopefully be an example for other missionaries.

We're in a trio right now. My two companions, Elder Muñoz (from Honduras) and Elder Maldonado

(from Guatemala) are finishing up their missions. They both go home next month and so president didn't think it wise to take them out of the office for just 6 more weeks. So we're 3 here, and I'm pretty much just following them around like a lost puppy trying to learn the ropes. The good thing is that we work in our area a lot, we actually spend more time in the streets here in San Francisco than in the office. President wants us to be an example area as far as baptisms go so this is what we are focusing on, showing all the other missionaries that it's possible no matter where you are.

I love the perks that come with being Assistant to the President. I am getting to know the entire mission, all the areas, and all the missionaries and trying to form friendships with each of them. This mission is full of great Elders and Hermanas, a couple of knot-heads, but for the most part good dedicated people. We also have a lot of contact with President Hayes, he's always teaching us. I love that man so much, he really has changed my life and taught me so much.

Sometimes I can't help but think about how much I can't wait to get home. Not because I miss it, but because I can't wait to start living the life that I have begun here in the mission, apply all the gospel principles to my life and live how God wants me to. I'm obviously doing it here in the mission, but it'll just be cool to see how it is in the real world.

I love you all and am always so grateful for all of your support and prayers.

Keep On Keepin' On...

-Elder Willis