Elder Tyler Kohlert's Blog

The first news to start off the week, I think, would be that we had a mini earthquake here. Supposedly,  it hit a 4.0 but I don't know because I was sleeping haha. We received a text from the leaders at like 3am to see if everyone was okay,  but we were super confused haha. We also baptized Carmen! It was super cool cause she was one of the first references that I have received that got baptized. Carmen's baptism We also had a pretty funny experience during the baptisms because there was also other people that were getting baptized and one of the older ones passed out in the water because it was so cold. I had to get in, in my normal clothes haha.  I'm probably going to get transferred tomorrow but I'm definitely didn't leave this sector very dry haha, there should be at least 4 baptisms for the elders that get here tomorrow.  We will also be splitting missions in 2 weeks so I might be going to Peru, Limatambo! I'll keep you updated! ...

We just got back from a giant catolic church was way awesome. I'll send you guys some pics. This is my last week with Elder Hedges probably. I'll definitely miss this gringo power companionship. We've had 4 baptisms in 6 weeks. Sorry I'm a little tired right now and can't think much about what to write.

Before anything I got a give a shout-out to all the moms out there! Thanks for what you do to keep us on the straight and narrow! This week we filled up the baptismal font for Victor Barrios! He is officially the oldest person I've ever baptized! 70 years old!! He has some of the best stories ever too! One time he told us the story when he was working with his dad in the jungle and some robbers came and killed his dad and left him with his siblings😯. Just stuff like that is just super interesting.  Its starting to get pretty cold here in Lima so the baptismal water is always super freezing so when he went back go under he made the funniest old guy noise hahaha. He said it was refreshing! The couple Jesus and Heidi that I have been teaching for the last 4 months and just got married finally made it to church. They are super awesome and just need a little bit more preparation and testimony and they should be ready for baptism.  This is our last multi-z...

This week we baptized a part member family. Jade and her brother Matias. It  was super awesome cause a ton of members came even though we didn't invite anyone, haha. One even brought a cake for Matias because it was his birthday. Victor passed his interview on Sunday and it be baptized this Saturday at 7pm! He's super funny. He's 65 years old and its such a G. Every time we would start talking about one of the commandments, he would tell us that, that commandment is in the bible and he is already keeping it haha.  Also, 2 investigators that I have been teaching for 4 months just got married! We stopped by their reception for a second to take a picture. I don't have it right now but i will send it when i get it from them! haha After Victor, we are teaching Carmen, she is super awesome. A reference from a member. She already attended 2 times and its super excited to be baptized! MAN I LOVE PERÚ haha!😋 The missionaries don't know how...