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Buenos días a todos!!
This week has been a little crazy 😅🤣
Monday: We had a wonderful zone pday. I got to meet Elder Amieiro and all the new missionaries in the zone that I haven't met yet. Played a more than healthy amount of soccer which is always my favorite 🤣 Had interviews w/ pres and he is such an amazing guy, I love him so much, he always helps me to renew my focus and come closer to Christ. That night the ZL's had a devotional type thing with us and we talked about our personal conversion, and we all shared one thing that we had a testimony of and shared an experience. It was such a powerful and edifying expereience and so cool to see and hear other people's testimonies and experiences.
Tuesday: We had the best zone conference that I've ever had. It was so wonderful. We came home and neither Elder Palmer nor I were feeling very well, so we rested.
Wednesday: We both still weren't feeling well, and Elder Palmer was having some super weird chest and arm pains, so we decided to rest again for the day. I basically had a 9 hour personal study and it was so good.
Thursday: During the morning we were both feeling well and ready to work, so we planned the day and contacted people, but then the pain came back to Elder Palmer but this time it was only in his left chest and left arm, so we called up Karolina and Jadhirt y David and they took us to the ER. They did some tests on Elder Palmer and found out that a virus had inflamed the exterior of his heart, so they put him in the ICU. We called up a bunch of people and made sure everyone was informed, and at this point it was night time, then the STL's, hermana Chou and hermana Ashton, and the elders from Elche, Elder Aragon and Elder Malachowski came to the hospital with a stuffed animal and some snacks and a get well soon card for Elder Palmer. I left with them to get dinner at McDonald's and then spent the night w/ Elder Aragon and Elder Malachowski while Elder Palmer spent the night in the ICU.
Friday: Pretty normal day aside from Elder Palmer being in the ICU. We went to visit him at 1 and they told us that he would have to be in there for another 24-48 hours, so we went to Elda so I could pack a bag for the next few days. Aside from that pretty normal missionary work.
Saturday: We went to visit Elder Palmer again at 1 and the doctors let him out at 2!! 🥳🎉🎊 He was so happy to leave the ICU into a different room in the hospital, and we all shared that joy with him. Elder Malachowski and I went and got them taco bell and we ate popeyes in the mall. We taught english class and Elder Malachowski is the absolute goat 🐐 at teaching english. Then we went to the hospital and I spent the night w/ Elder Palmer which was wonderful.
Sunday: Woke up and got ready and talked to Elder Palmer for a few hours. We watched church and a little bit later the other Elders came to administer the sacrament to us and then we hung out for a bit. We played some Monopoly deal and then Elder Aragon and I went back to Elche while Elder Malachowski stayed the night.
Monday: Today has been great so far, and I am sure it will keep getting greater!! 😄 There is a high chance that Elder Palmer is able to leave the Hospital today, so we are hoping he is able to!! Elder Malachowski and I are on our way to Alicante to do talleres which should be wonderful. Please all keep Elder Palmer in your prayers,🙏
I invite each and every one of you to look for how you can show God that you love Him. Jesus said, if you love Me, keep My commandments. Obedience to God's laws is one of the best ways, to show Him that you love Him.
I love you all and I hope that you all have the best week and day ever!! 😁❤️
¡Os quiero! 😁❤️
- Élder Powell