July 3, 2017 ~ Transfer 8 Week 3

Happy 4th of July!

I'm super exhausted from this week. Lots of time in the streets talking with people. Not a ton of notable things but I'll let you in on what has happened.

This week we had a lesson in French with a man from Haiti and a member translating for us. We taught in English. It was quite difficult but it was really cool. It was interesting because sometimes we could understand the jist of what was said but for the most part we had to rely on the member. It was a cool experience. He also thought it was cool that we don't try to impose our beliefs on others, that we let them choose and find out for themselves. I hadn't seen it that way before but it's true. We believe that people shouldn't be forced to believe a certain way but that they can choose for themselves according to what they feel is right.

A quick funny moment....background: kebab is a food here in Europe that is kind of like sliced bits of meats (lamb and chicken) in pita bread with some really good sauces and lettace (that's the best way I can describe it but the description doesn't do it any justice). They are really good. And delivery is free in Europe (at least here). So we order kebab fairly regularly. The funny thing is this time we called from a different number and it was a different person and they still knew it was us! It was pretty funny because they already knew how we wanted our kebabs and that they recognized the voice (it's probably the American accent).

I'm trying to think of more to write but there isn't much more left to explain haha. It was a fairly normal week. I will definately have more to write about next week.

Have a great week and 4th of July! Someone eat a real hamburger for me (the ones here just aren't the same).

Elder Openshaw

Spain Madrid Mission
Calle Fuerteventura 4, 2, Oficina 8B
28703 San Sebastián de los Reyes
Madrid, España