A New Companion

Hey Everyone!

This last week I got a new companion. His name is Elder Ollero and he is another Peruvian. He joined the church 3 years ago and has been on a mission ever since. When he joined the church his family basically told him that he didnt want anything to do with him. So he sold everything he had to serve a local mission in Peru becasue he didnt have money to do anything else. He served in Peru for a year and a half and left directly from there to Paraguay. Now he has over a year here in Paraguay. He has a strong testimony and knows te scripture super well. He is going to help me a lot I think. He is determined to make me an incredible teacher and make me fluent in spanish. But I always feel bad for him. Everything he owns is in our apartment and he hant talked to his family in 3 years. And I know he is dreading the day he has to leave Paraguay to go back home. It really puts into perspective my own struggles. It makes me think about how valuable this gospel is and has made me reflect on what it is worth to me. Would I be willing to leave all communication with my family to live this gospel. Everyday I am more and more grateful for my family. They are such a blessing in my life. 

Love,
Elder Seibert

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