Translation

Actually, it is not for 1000 days. It is just that 3 years times 365 days plus June 27 through June 30, 2008 equals 1098 days, and that is way too cumbersome to convert into a blog headline. Futhermore, our release date will not be determined until May or June of 2011. Therefore, 1000 Days sounded just about right, more or less. Having noted all that, we are humbled and thrilled (Pres. Uchtdorf would refer to the feeling as "joyfully overwhelmed") about having this marvelous opportunity to serve in La Mision Mexico Veracruz.

Con amor,
Pdte. y Hna. Pete and JoElla Hansen

Sunday, July 12, 2009



Just a couple more missionary submissions for the health inspectors. Elders Norcross and Rusk were at a baptism in the gulf. Afterwards, the people all went to work and gathered up some little crabs for a lunch. These little guys are just too much work for me. Bring on the Alaskan Kings. Elder Lopez Balderas is holding an armadillo shell while the man behind him prepares it for the table with his all-purpose machete. They say that armadillo is very delicious, kinda like chicken. They also say that it is a protected species, but that doesn't seem to matter. So are turtles. We were invited to go to a member's home sometime for armadillo. We were tempted until we found out that this particular family gets theirs exclusively as roadkill. That may be more legal, but it is less tempting.

2 comments:

Karen Marchant said...

Hello, President and Sister Hansen....a little blast from the past...this is Karen Marchant, your old neighbor from Cedar City. It's been fun to peruse your blog; what a great opportunity for you to serve as Mission President!!! I got on looking for blogs for the Bulgaria Sofia Mission; my daughter, Melissa, is serving there, although she is scheduled to come home in about five weeks. Anyway, while looking, I found you!! Chris has been by to see your dad a couple of times. J'Lene actually called him a few months ago to help with some matter, then he went by a few weeks ago just to visit. My mom also had gone by a few weeks ago for a visit. They both commented on how alert he was and how fun it was to visit for a few minutes.

Good to see your pics...they're fun to look through. You both look terrific!!!

Hazen5 said...

Pete and JoElla,
We found you on Kelly Jeffs blog! How are you both doing? I am excited to show this to Rob so he can catch up on you Mission! Boy, is he going to be jealous of your life! We miss you both so much and wish you well. I will be checking on you often.
Love,
Rachel Hazen