a trip to Cofradia

Sunday 3/6/12 Something I am learning is that it is very important to be prepared for anything and be flexible if you want to be a missionary. Case in point, Saturday. In the afternoon I changed houses (to the house I will stay with at nights for the rest of my time here). Saturday evening we all went to Cofradia to attend the anniversary service of another church. This town is 35-45 minutes away. The daily rain began right after we got into the car and started trying to find our way back to the main road. After some exploration, we finally found paved roads and made it to the street we needed to head back towards SPS. However the heavy rain and fog slowed us down, so it took double the time to get back than it should have. I was thankful that both girls fell asleep on me in the car with it being so late and all. After dropping off another hermano that rode with us, it was too late to take me to my new house (I don't have keys to that house yet) so they decided I'd stay at the Conovers' house overnight. Gracias a Dios, I had decided to put my toothbrush in my bag, so at least I had that! Hermana Maria gave me clothes to sleep in, so I was set. Thankfully they were able to take me over to my new house in the morning before church though. But I'm learning I can be very flexible if I need to be. I also learned we are ever spoiled in the US to have most roads with painted lines and street lights. It was especially noted Saturday night during the rain and fog over the mountains... And, if there are lines on the road, it doesn't mean anything. A two lane road here can mean at least 3 lanes, and you never know when a motorcycle or bike is going to be riding in between the cars. Oh, and the police do not enforce any type of speed limit, so have fun!