Extras: Week 8 / Origami

-Zone conference was during the week
-Josh is in Cerrito de Maiz, Huehuetenango
-He wants us to send vitamins, gets to eat what is provided and worried he's not getting enough vegetables.
-President Diaz asked if he wanted to talk to his dad after his Grandpa Eloyd's passing.  They tried a couple times, but couldn't get through.  (Ronnie had no missed calls from Guatemala, something must be up with the connection).
-He talked more about his 1st blessing in Spanish for the lady who had a foot injury.  He said it was a great experience and the lady has been walking all over the place since, lots of faith!
-He likes the Spanish "I am a child of God" stickers we went and gives them out to the kids.  He's been making origami for the kids he meets as well.  (I knew that talent would come in handy one day!)

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