Uruguay Montevideo Mission: Elder Watts: November 2021

Monday, November 29, 2021

Give Thanks

Hi everyone!

Happy Thanksgiving! The end of November through December is far and away my favorite part of the year, especially on the mission. It's always a time when people remember their blessings and focus on the Savior Jesus Christ. I love the Christmas spirit, and the opportunity I have this year to share it with the people here in South America.

This past week has been really great! We're teaching an awesome friend named Alfredo. He received a copy of the Book of Mormon from the missionaries in 1998, yet never once set foot in a chapel until this last week. Over these past twenty-three years, the Lord has prepared Alfredo to accept the restored gospel. It's been incredible to see the light grow in his eyes, and he now has a baptismal date.

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I'm so grateful for the blessing I have to be a missionary at this time. I'm forever grateful for the personal relationship I have with my Savior, and I hope that I can continue helping others to come unto Christ through this Christmas season.

I love you all, and I hope you will take this opportunity to remember Christ and light the world :)

-Elder Watts

A carpincho (capybara) named Tita

Nilo and Mabel and family

Melo Missionaries

Me and My Companion

Thanksgiving Lasagna

The Jorge Family (Three Brothers)

The Bishop and his wife

Melo Missionaries

Monday, November 15, 2021

Part 3 ;)

Hi Everyone!

First things first, after a long week of travels I made it safely to Uruguay and to my new area in a town called Melo near the Brazilian Uruguay border. The trip was long and harrowing, but I made it and am working to adjust to a new old culture. Being back has flooded me with memories and senses that I haven't experienced in over a year. I'm so excited to be back in my original mission!

My companion is a native Uruguayo from Rivera named Elder Romero. I am finishing his training as he is only in his second transfer here in the mission. However, I feel like I'm being trained more than I'm doing any training. Elder Romero is hardworking and already has a love for missionary work. It's awesome to be able to work with him!

Earlier this week in Texas I had the incredible opportunity to teach the plan of Salvation to an awesome couple named Jim and Jenny. Their daughter is a member, and her example to them has given Jim and Jenny the desire to be baptized. We passed by one day with cookies and they invited us in. Their first question to us was "How do I become a member?" It's awesome to see the work continue in Valley Ranch in the states and to be able to continue the work here in South America!

Les amo mucho!

-Elder Watts