Some Fruits of One's Labors (and not yoking)

Another super great week in the mission. 

My companion and I are trying to get ripped so we have been going really hard on our exercises in the last couple of days. I am pretty much already yoked. So yeah Gavin. I will be stronger. Because I also eat a ton of rice every day. I think it helps. 

I need to take a before photo so y'all can see some after photos.

Something outside of missionary work. This Wednesday we were eating with a family. The wife is a lawyer. I told her I wanted to be a lawyer as well and she said it is a lot of reading. Later on as we were talking about other things she commented that I would make a good lawyer because I know a lot about diverse topics. That comment made my day. 

Speaking of that I think my goal is to go to Duke University after graduating from BYU. What a great idea to do extra schooling in North Carolina close to my parents after I do my undergrad. Just wanted to let y'all know what I think some plans are.

This was another week full of miracles. This 11 year old girl we have been teaching will be getting baptized this weekend which will be really exciting. Gianpierre, this 18 year old I baptized 2 months ago, has decided to go on the mission. That made me so happy for him. A dream of mine was to still be on the mission and have someone I taught be on the mission as well.

And we are just seeing good work in the sector. It sucks having the world cup go on because it can draw away our thoughts but I impress everyone with my knowledge of soccer. I know a lot. They always say "What a pleasure to talk to a gringo who knows about soccer." 

Racism sucks. I am a little tired of the stares all the time. Some lady tried to take a picture with me because I am gringo. But I can't front because I stare as well when I see gringos. 

I am loving life and doing very well out here. Next week I will try to take a tuco photo. Tuco means muscular and it works well with my last name. Tucker and Tuco. 

Feeling the spirit and closeness to Christ is definitely what I live for. 

Elder Tucker