This week was a slow one. As for work, we went to English Connect on Saturday, Tuesday and Thursday. Last Sunday, we had nothing planned (which was totally new for us). We talked to the Bishop and we are planning a devotional for the ward we attend. This Sunday is going to be a crazy one. There are 3 stakes that are planning devotionals. We are still trying to figure out how we can be present in all of them. We feel very good about what has happened since we have come to Bolivia. Right now, we are working less hours. However, we put in a lot more hours in the beginning and we have been able to help all of the stakes start at least one new class. If we had more time here, I would like to work more on brainstorming with the stakes on how to get more members in attendance and how to help all of the priesthood leaders understand the importance of Self-Reliance. I think we’ve got a good start, but I see why this is a job for our managers. It requires constant follow-up and brainstorming. We are planning on spending the rest of our time following up with the specialists and motivating them to continue working hard with their wards and committees.
As for culture, this week, we went to a party for one of the stakes. We danced from 8pm-12am. When I first got here, I didn’t like the way that they danced and did their parties. Now, I love the parties. I am learning a lot of the dances. Something that we are struggling with is continuing to meet with specialists. I think it is because they feel as though they have already given us their time and they have busy schedules. We are hoping to be able to visit all of the specialists before we leave to share with them the importance of continuing to move forward and motivate their stakes and wards. Our time is running short, but I think so far, a difference has been made.
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EmilyHi! I am a student at BYU and I am studying Spanish with minors in Global Business and Latin American Studies. I am doing an internship in Cochabamba, Bolivia with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and their Welfare and Self-Reliance initiatives. Archives
August 2019
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