The missionaries called up the other night and asked if Lane could go with them to a teaching appt. of a brand new investigator that lives in our area. They were going to take a bus as close as they could get to our house and then needed a ride. Turns out that their schedule allowed them to be at our house for about an hour and half before their appt. so of course we grabbed the opportunity to feed them! I hurried and made some chocolate chip cookies and some spaghetti. Can't go wrong with those comfort foods right? We also had some plantains that I had bought but didn't know what to do with, so I had Elder Martinez (from El Salvador) give me a little lesson on how to cook them. They basically tasted like fried bananas would taste if you fried them....pretty good, but not our top of the list favorite.
It was so great just having them in our home. I just love the missionaries. There is such a special spirit about them. They are both just awesome young men and they are helping us so much with our Spanish. They are Elder Martinez and Elder O'Dell (from northern CA)
Lane went with them to their appt. with a family that consisted of a mom and her 3 teenage kids. He said it was such a sweet spirit and they plan on more lessons. I am hoping to go with them next time and get to know the mother. We always welcome any opportunity to spend time with the missionaries .Any bit of them that can rub off on us is a good thing. Elder Martinez had never had choc chip cookies before and I wished I would have had a picture of that. I think he has a new favorite food!
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The missionaries are lucky to have such a supportive family! I am excited to hear about the missionary work going on there- please keep the updates coming! Fried plantains are something I make for my French students as a "Caribbean food" so I'm glad to hear it's legit. :) I wish we could see pictures of Elder Martinez's first chocolate chip cookie too- bet it was priceless! Glad to hear that you're still doing well.
Hi Sister Martinsen!! This is the Lyons family from Saint Louis and we have had the pleasure of having your son in our ward for the past few months. We can relate to your experience with the missionaries because we are enjoying the time we have spent with your son as well. This week our stake has been challenged to help with this "mighty miracle week" , to encourage us all to participate our bishop had Elder Martinsen speak this morning. He gave a wonderful talk this morning which our bishop described as rivaling the best missionary talk he had ever heard. It is wonderful to enjoy the great spirit which he brings into our home. He is a wonderful missionary and his spanish is very good!! (He doesn't have a gringo accent either!) We are so privilaged to have your son in our area. May the Lord bless you and your family.
Thanks,
The Lyons Family
p.s. Your blog is beautiful! We have enjoyed looking at the pictures of the beach! You have a wonderful family. And Abram- keep up with the cooking! You will need those skills when you go on your mission!!
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