28 April 2014

What a week! Some days felt really long but overall it went by really quickly. I can't believe I've already been with Hermana Gurley for two weeks—we are just having fun and working hard. Our zone leaders actually called us last night to congratulate us on getting such great numbers. That was a nice surprise!

     So we have two investigators right now. One was actually supposed to get baptized yesterday but she just got really scared all of a sudden and we would help her understand and feel more confident but then our next lesson she would have another excuse against getting baptized. Yesterday we actually took her to another baptism (and got lost on the way) hoping it would help, but it didn't so I think we're going to have to stop visiting her so much. But on a happier note, our other investigator, Leticia, was a chain smoker when we first met her and after explaining to her and helping her find out for herself that the Church is true, she hasn't smoked in four days! Our Bishop gave her a blessing and she just prays for help. It has been amazing to see the change in her and her 3-year-old son. Her baptism is set for this Sunday and she is so excited.

     I am doing great! My companion also wears Chaco sandals and everyone always comments on it and then on Thursday several people asked if we were sisters with one person asking if I was her mom! We had a good laugh over that! On Friday the family who signed up to feed us lunch couldn't and instead gave us money. We decided to make pineapple and banana pancakes—a little slice of home. They were so good!! Funny note, our landlady has a dog named Guera, which is also what everyone yells at us to get our attention. She is this tiny white dog and my companion is obsessed with her.

Pineapple and banana pancakes—quite the combination!

Last night we had this great devotional but I left my notes about it at home. So I will have to share that with you next week. I also started reading "Our Heritage" which is a brief history of the Church. I love it and I love learning about this period, there are so many inspiring stories from the early saints. I love this Gospel and I know it's true. I hope you all will take a moment to learn something new about our history and take the time to thank Heavenly Father that we have the opportunity to be born in this time and to know the Gospel. When I think about all those who have only heard of the Church in passing, I know I am blessed to have been born into a faithful family with so many examples to follow. I love you all and am grateful for your support!! Have a great Monday.

Love,

Hermana Bennett

A pizza restaurant with a name close to that of our Italian family.