Elder Piglet

Fam & friends, it's been a chill two weeks, and we're back. It's heaven on earth here in CDE; we are deep in that “gozo zone.” We're busy. I love it. So I'm gonna get right to it 'cause we don't have a lot of time.

CONFERENCIA DE LÍDERES

A couple of weeks back, the district líderes and I hopped on a little seven-hour bus ride to Asunción for a big leadership conference. Always a good time. Played some great soccer by night with all the guys and then spiritually fed by day on some stuff we can do better as a mission. I love it.

ELDER PIGLET

Many of the Paraguayans have an absolute battle pronouncing Pickett. Piglet is what comes out most of the time, so that's what we're rolling with. They all lose it when I tell them what piglet means in Spanish.

LA OBRA

From the last time we talked, three more incredible people were baptized. It is such a pleasure to get to help and get to know every one of them. One of the most incredible is our buddy Blas. He is PUMPED about the gospel, and he received with pure joy and enthusiasm the good news that the gospel of Jesus Christ has been restored on the planet. He is steaming through his Book of Mormon, reading chapters at a time. He showed up in his white shirt and tie that we gave him 30 minutes before church started, and there he was, welcoming people at the door when they walked in with a big ol' smile plastered on his face. Stud. I love this kid. I love this work. This is why we do this.

That's all for today.

Hit my line today; I'd love to see how you are.

Hop on to see life here in CDE: https://photos.app.goo.gl/6pnXadUF4PCYgUtV7

Love you all,
Elder Pickett






















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