Sr. Comp Cope
What a crazy week. Tuesday was one of the coolest days ever. We woke up to a bus full of gringos hauling bags into our chapel. We were so shocked about what was going on and to see white people again. We found out that they were a group of dentists and hygienists of like 20, who come down to Guatemala once a year to do dental work for people out here in aldeas who usually wouldn't have the chance to get it done. Also, for future missionaries out here who can't afford it either. Super cool. Once we walked in, we asked how we could help. I told them my dad is a dentist and first thing they said was, "Oh, he knows everything" haha. So, I helped put fluoride on everyone's teeth and translate for some dentists in Spanish and Kiche. Almost every person that came to have work done were members, so it was fun to joke and comfort them with the scary white dentists. It's hard to imagine being a member out here, never knowing about the technology that dentists have, and having them put all these machines and noises into your mouth. So being there for them and comforting them really helped everything go better. The trust they had for us was really cool.
Wednesday, transfers. A sad goodbye to my comp Elder Peterson as he went home this week. I really enjoyed my transfer with him and am thankful for the things he taught me. Patalup is not the same without him. But now I'm Senior comp! My comp's name is Elder Harris and he has a transfer less than me. It's been fun and different teaching him the area and how to speak Kiche and everything of senior comp. I enjoy it. We walked all of Patalup in a day, and he met all the members in about two hours. The excitement of another gringo here has brought the kids out to play soccer, and we have had some fun games with them.
This week has been super up and down in the work. We have a baptism date! First day as senior comp haha. Not 100% sure if it will happen this week but soon. We also have a whole new bishopric, new everything in the ward. Lots of work. There have been a lot of less-actives coming to church regularly--it's awesome. The ward is super upbeat right now and have been working and having activities all the time.
Also, there are two future missionaries here who have been asking us all the time to go on visits with us so they can learn from us. And the mission just gave us two new bikes so we have four. So us four have been going on visits and it has been so good. I'm thankful for when I was able to go out with missionaries during MTC and how much that prepared and helped me. It's crazy that now it's me with 7 months as a missionary doing the same to other future missionaries. Time is crazy.
Busy week coming up with a lot planned, loving every second and all the blessings I have in my life. We've heard/seen a little about Russia and Ukraine and how sad it is. Please count your blessings and be thankful for the things you have in your life. We are so blessed.
Love you all and be safe.
-Elder Copeland
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