All is well here. they just told us of the transfers. I ain´t goin´ anywhere. I will still
stay here in Contreras. I was realy suprised because the Mission president said
in our interview last week that i have already been here quite a while (hinting
that i would be transferred), but I know from past experiences, that Brother Valadez
and President Valadez are sometimes not the same. The revelation comes to
President Valadez, and what Brother valadez says on one occasion is not
necessarily what happens. I will finish here I think (barring any special transfers),
with 7 1/2 months, my longest time in an area. Still here with Elder Hubbard, he
is great as always.
One of the district leaders in our zone was mugged the other day and was
sent to the municipal building (the delegation they call it). One of the sisters
in the wards near the building saw the detained misionaries and informed
another companionship in that district, so they in turn notified us, we notified
the assistant and then he notified President, all very very fast. Then President
called me and verified the information and ended up going to the municipal
building and collecting the missionaries. Right now they are living with the
assistants and will be moved to another delegation (county). their area is being
closed this transfer, but luckily they are OK. they jsut lost some money and
the cell phone, but managed to keep their SIM card so we can still call them.
They were beat up a little but nothing serious. I really gained a testimony of
how the Lord protects us and watches out for us, and how the organization
of the church is perfect...especially in emergencies.
Also I was almost hit by a truck this week. There are no sidewalks here so
there is no choice but to walk in the streets. Generally those driving know
this and are respectful of the pedestrians. but this guy had a little truck
with a rack on back to haul things (maybe bales of hay or something like that).
He was driving forward, stopped, and threw it in reverse and sped up really
fast not even paying attention to what was behind him. I was behind him,
looking down a street to determine if it was the right one. I didn´t even see
him, but my companion did at the last second and said ´watchout!´in spanish
I just saw it in time and ducked out of the way. He still didn´t see us and my
companion ran around the corner. Afterward when he finally saw us, he just
slammed on the brakes (a useless reaction at this point). We continued
down teh street and just looked at him (not a dirty look, but one that seemed
to say, do you realize what could have just happened?). he didn´t say
anything. oh well, but again, the lord protects us, and gives us companions
for something.
Well that´s about all the exciting news for now. thanks for the report of your
vacations and I will be looking forward to the pictures. Love you much.
Love,
Elder Bunker
