August 11, 2025
Wus poppin, everybody! It's me again, back from the dead. I'm still here, still kicking, and still loving the island life in Curacao. The last few weeks have been crazy! And the adventure is far from over. For the last 6 weeks, I have been paired with a beast of an elder, and we have been living it up and working as hard as we can, running as fast as our little legs can carry us. And now, we will be training a brand new Missionary together! The world (Curaçao) is not ready for this powerhouse of a trio. There will be much Missionary work done, many places explored, and a lot of food to eat. Story time: meet Antonio
Real quick story. Antonio is a good friend of ours. He was found over a year ago by the Elders, long before us, and he works security here at the Curaçao mall. He's an incredible man and has always had an incredible testimony. He came to church as often as he could, but that was not too frequently, as work often got in the way. But time passed, and up came a 3-week "staycation," meaning that he would be able to come and be baptized. And it happened! There were so many miracles that happened, and I have never seen so many members come to support. So many members have gotten to know him, and many missionaries have had the pleasure of teaching and learning from him. I'm so glad I was able to witness the smile on his face as he stood up after being confirmed on Sunday. It was an unforgettable day
That's what I've got for y'all this week! Stay tuned for the next time Elder Aldrich finds the time and motivation to send out a "weekly" email. Ether 12 is always a good one, but specifically verse 27. I will leave you with the honor of reading it, but it teaches us about the ability that we have to grow when we put God first. Weak things become strong because of him. I love you all, have a great week. Remember to smile more this week, it's contagious
Elder Aldrich
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| Antonio's baptism |
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| Catholic Church |
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| Transfers (finding out about training) |
