Christmastime Hospital Adventures

12/19/16 So first things first... I've been sick the past 3 days. worst part is that I have no idea what I have, I just feel suuuuper aweak with no energy and nausea. Today I'm feeling a bit better, but we shall see how that goes. I go to Iquitos today to finish my passport business, so that'll be cool! Other than that the work has been picking up! we have an entire family that's accepted the baptismal invitation so I'm happy about that, only problem is that they're not married so we might have the opportunity to marry someone! should be fun haha. it being Christmas-time I'm actually a little homesick... so that's kinda new. All I know is that the more I focus on the work the better things seem to be! As far as individual days go, I don't remember all that much so I'll give a brief summary. Week started off good but by mid-week I was having comp trouble. I won't say anything other than common sense is not common... so in the midst of that I got sick and have been on and off dead since Friday afternoon. Fun! Lately I've been reading in D&C and there's some super profound stuff in there thats been helping me as of late. Especially sections 8,9 and 10. And that about sums up this week, really fast just an open apology to anyone I have not responded to. I don't ever have enough time and I type slow... sorry. I love you all and hope everyone has a great week!

p.s. no pics this week... i will send a bunch next monday!

12/26/16 So i really don't know how to start this... but this week was awful. Dengue is the absolute worst, for those of you who don't know, my sickness escalated to Dengue Fever, which is almost the same thing as death haha. Monday I flew out to Iquitos to take care of migrations paperwork, and while I was there I got a nice fever, not fun... and I had that fever until this past Friday. When I got back to Pucallpa Tuesday I collapsed and was hospitalized, and until literally an hour and a half ago, I was in a hospital bed with an iv stuck in my arm. fun! Although I cant be complaining because we actually had a baptism this Saturday! I couldn't go to it but I heard it was awesome. More baptisms should be following! In case anyone is wondering what Christmas is like in a Peruvian hospital, it's pretty much the same as every other day... so other than calling home, Christmas was pretty bland haha. As of right now I want to work more than I ever have in my life. Being sick here is the worst and I felt like a burden all week. These next couple of days will be focused on recovering my energy and the work! Can't wait to get back in the game. Also, I am so grateful for all who prayed for me, I have no doubt that your prayers helped. I love all of you and I can't wait to report bigger and better things next week. 

¡Chao! -Elder Grover

So fun to huddle around the Ipad. The Skype connection failed several times but we did get to talk for a while and the video worked for a few precious minutes! I wondered why he would opt for a white shirt in the hospital and he said the hospital "gowns" were like a mini-skirt on him! And he is anxious to get back to work and be productive. He's lost 25 lbs.- Ten from eating less and walking a ton, and the other from being sick.