Week 38 - I'm In Texas!

Hi everybody!!!


It's been a while since you all have heard from me so let me tell y'all whats been happening.

So last you've heard from me I was probably in Tonga and as many of you know because of COVID-19 I had to come back to America where I could be safe and stay with my family. I had a great time back home. I had the opportunity to see my family, work, and be anxious to find out where I would be reassigned.

So drumroll... If you don't already know. I was reassigned to the Texas Fort Worth Misson, Tongan speaking! I arrived on Wednesday, the 17th and the assistants to the mission president picked us up and dropped us off in our areas. The first thing one of the assistants said to me was, "You're going to be Tongan speaking," and that made me so happy! I'm so happy I can be able to keep up with my language and also continue serving the Tongan people.

I'm currently in a trio with Elders Taukeiaho and Fifita. They're super awesome and are both from Utah. We live in a dapper appartment in Euless, Texas. It's super nice. I may be saying that because in Tonga I was in a brick hut. That means I have A/C, a kitchen, washing machine and dryer, nice bathroom, and a lot more "wiggle room". I feel like I'm in a mansion!!!

So as far as the work goes it's a little different. Because of the restrictions we have because of the virus we use Facebook as our main source of contacting people. I'm not going to lie it's a little difficult but we've video called a couple people and shared a scripture and then we refer them to missionaries near them. It's a pretty good process. PS: follow me on Facebook - Andrew Delgado is my name. In the picture I'm holding a coconut and a machete... it's pretty hard to miss. :) And if any of you have questions about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints light up my DMs.

Heres a scripture from 2 Nephi 2:6 that I like:
 

"Wherefore, redemption cometh in and through the Holy Messiah; for he is full of grace and truth."

Jesus is the way to redemption hence one of his given names is 'The Redeemer'. As we come unto Christ we can feel his love and guidance and be at peace.

I love you all and hope you have a spectacular week. I challange those who have not, to read the Book of Mormon. Its pretty cool!

Love,
Elder Delgado