Elder Clay and I looked at each other, and sighed. All
of our plans were down in Dayton. We were stuck in Huber Heights!
Some of the public transportation was down, so that wasn't even an
option. We just gritted our teeth, and started making the walk around
Huber Heights. We first came to the library, only to find out it was
closed! Then up to Victoria's (the restaurant) to do service for it to be,
closed. Already tired, we took refuge in a near-by McDonalds, grabbed a
McDouble, and went on our way again!
We did a lot of service as we walked. Helping people
shovel their driveways, and helping guys in their cool sports cars back up!
We did a lot of hiking in the snow, uphill, both ways, but we did get to
help quite a few people.
The real troopers yesterday were the mail-men.
Yesterday afternoon I received my flight itinerary. That is one of
those papers I never thought I'd get. You were asking about my flight
from Minneapolis to SLC. I think Delta overbooked the flight, and since
it wouldn't effect the time I arrived to STG. I was the one that
got moved. In fact I was talking to Elder Unzaga an English Elder in
Huber Heights, he still has people in our transfer group on his flight
itinerary. So I think I'm the lone man! Elder Clay accuses me of
being trunky I probably am... I'll just keep pushing until my ministerial
certificate expires!
Much Love!
Para Siempre,Elder Ipson
The Great Ohio Columbus Mission
I totally spaced two things... So in Mexico. They basically have two Christmas's. La Navidad, and the Dia de los Reyes (day of the Kings). El Dia de los Reyes, is to celebrate the 3 wise-men and their arrival to the Savior. It is celebrated on the 5th of January shoes are set out, and toys are placed inside by the traveling kings. To entice the Magi into coming sweets are left out for them, and hay for the camels. The next morning the presents of the Magi are unwrapped! The fun part of the holiday is eating the Rosca de Reyes. It is a typical Spanish cake. (in other words not very sweet) however inside are little dolls. When cutting the Rosca if you get a piece with a doll in it you are awarded good fortune for the year! As well you are on the commitee for a party that will happen at a later time, and you'll have to make tamales for the party!
This holiday is one of my favorites in the Spanish Culture.
It's a low key Christmas, and I think it will work for our holiday when I
come back! I think it's funny that it falls on these days. I'll try
and hunt down a reciepe for the Rosca if you'd like. I'm sure Candelaria
would know how to make it, or get a hold of one. Just let me know if this
is something you'd all like to do!
Also... I need to get my books taken care of. Do you
know how to check on what books I need? If not I can come home and get
that taken care of. It's nothing too serious.
Much love Mom, have a good week!
