Me Voyyyyy (I'm Going) Transfer News

So yep. I'm leaving..... sad/happy moment. I will be going with Elder Cruz from Texas, who is American Latino, in Moche 2 Trujillo Perú (I put "Perú" because it rhymes) haha, but we will be co-district leaders there. We got the call last night at about 9 p.m., which is super early for transfer calls, and my companion answers and goes, "Turn down the music! Turn it down!.... Alo.. Elder Henao, como esta?" (Elder Henao is one of the assistants.) At this point I'm thinking - Okay, okay my companion is going to be Zone Leader and I'm staying, maybe I'll train or something.. But then he goes, "Si.. aca esta" (Yes...here he is) and hands the phone to me.. So I was like, ah crap, haha, and Elder Henao starts talking and then goes, "Elder Rokovitz, President Rios has prayed about you and has received the inspiration and he has put his trust in you, as well as the Lord, and has chosen you to be a District Leader.. do you accept?" I then said, "No" and hung up... hahaha no, just kidding. I was super hyped and pretty nervous! But I was just FULL with the spirit! It was a great spiritual experience. After I accepted and hung up, I was just hyped and didn't know what to think and I got down and prayed and just told the Lord I would do His will. It may be hard, but I know He will help me. Instantly, I felt this calm and peace within me and it was such a great experience. After that, all the nerves calmed down and after calling Elder Stroud and screaming like little girls after getting asked out by the boy of your dreams, I was just calm and felt normal and peaceful and it was great! But I'm super excited. I will be in Moche Trujillo with my boy, Elder Cruz. He was in my Zone before, so I know him a little. I knew him for about 2 changes. He's pretty funny and crazy, but I'm looking forward to it! 

I was thinking... man this is the week that I started and finished my papers a year ago... this is missionary month!!! It was pretty nuts to think that was a year ago! 

This week was pretty great! I almost got eaten by a dog haha. Me and my companion were walking.. just normal and walked past this giant dog who seemed pretty chill but after we passed, he decided he didn't like my skin color or something and just goes absolutely wack! It scared me so bad! I jumped up in the air haha, and mid-air, I went all Jackie Chan on it and donkey kicked it on the head and then turned around ready to fight haha. But it ran off after I kicked it... Wooo the Lord loves his missionaries. 

Also this week we had a noche de hogar (family night) with familia Proaño. Mom, as you already know, their uncle got diagnosed with blood cancer..(Leukemia.) I'm not 100 percent sure if it's 100 percent sure, but they sounded pretty sure. And it's horrible because he's got an 8 year old and an 18 year old. Their mom has already passed away and so it's really hard on their family. It's Marilu's brother. We went and talked to them about fasting. Marilu showed a TON of interest and wanted to do it right away. She knew what it was before, just didn't know all that it meant etc., and so I think they were going to do it as a family. We are passing by tonight to check if they did it. But I also just testified on eternal families and I got pretty choaked up at the end and the spirit was just so strong. Then afterwards, we got in a happy mood again, laughing and stuff, and Marilu made chifles!! And made this BOMB banana milkshake! So yeah, that was a great night! 

Also we taught Manuela this week. We re-challenged her to baptism and she goes.. no.. haha. She said she wants to continue reading and praying and going to church to know more. As we were leaving she goes, "Invite me to the next baptism you guys have!" And we were like, "Yeah! Okay!' 

Also this week, I went on a little interchange with Elder Stroud. That was fun. Love the guy. I stayed and directed my area and he came to me. It was good since I knew I was leaving, but he's a stud. That's all I've got to say. Me and my companion went off and found 16 new people to teach this week. Still doesn't beat 45 haha, but this week was great! 

Anyway, that's all for today folks. I love you all and just know all is well. My biggest problem is figuring out how to pack my bags right now haha, but all is well. Keep up the good lives, go to church, read your scriptures, pray, and go on missions! I love you all. Take care. CHAO!!! .. for the last time 😢

These are pictures from La Huaca de la Sol where we went last week in Trujillo. These will be in my new area.  

                                                                                 

This is Victor, the shoemaker. He totally fixed my broken shoe.

This is Viviana with her little children.

Vivana and her husband, Gianfranco. Ammon wasn't very happy. 

This is Benjamin, Belen and Gayli. Gayli does our laundry.

Me and Elder Stroud with Gianfranco's son, Juliano.

With the young men in the branch.

This is Carlitos, the one I like to arm wrestle with. 

Getting ready for another arm wrestle.

This is Hermana Herminia. She is our breakfast pencion. She is also the owner of our room. She is the best. 

                                                  This is Geheydi. She is an awesome member.