Week in Guatemala City and time in the temple

Hey family-

So like i said i spent this whole week in Guatemala with Elder Alo and Maughan. Elder Maughan had to get an operation that was there in Guatemala City. Hermana Lorenzana also went to a doctor over there. So it was us and the Lorenzana family. They left Wednesday and we got back yesterday in the afternoon. Everything went really well with Hermana Lorenzana and Elder Maughan. After surgery he was in a lot of pain and we spent the night with him for those next 2 days. But he felt a lot better after he slept that night but still had some pain. But right now hes doing really well. We went in 3 so if he needed anything Elder Alo and i could go get it for him. We got out of the hospital on thanksgiving and we stayed right next to the CCM (MTC) in rooms that are reserved for people that come and visit. Elder Maughan rested a lot so Elder Alo and i went to the temple or to get food. Going to the temple was really amazing. I put a lot of names on the prayer roll and it was just a great experience to go during my mission. Never thought i would but this week presented itself and Elder Alo and i took an advantage of it. 7 sessions and we were witnesses for sealings that were taking place.

I really felt like the 3 nephites that are still alive and how they live. Probably always going to different locations. Not sharing a lot of personal information. And going around giving service to people who need it. That's how i kind of felt this past week.

We took pictures at the temple and of our small thanksgiving that we had.

Almost the whole week my thoughts were on how grateful i am that there are doctors all around the world and not just in the US. Its truly a blessing that him and Hermana Lorenzana were able to receive help like that in Guatemala City. That's what i was really grateful for but also i was really grateful that my family could have a nice big thanksgiving meal with other members of my family that could eat my thanksgiving food for me.

Just so you know there is no black Friday here in Guatemala. Not really a Thanksgiving either but there is a big rush for shopping right now but nothing like the day after thanksgiving.

I hope Thanksgiving was great and that you all ate a lot. All is well here. Changes are next week and soon we`ll be preparing for Christmas here in the mission.

Love you all and I'm grateful for the chance i have to be here.

Thanks for everything

Elder Larson