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So yesterday at church we had a surprise, our mission president was there with some area seventies and he told us right before church started, to pack our bags, and that he was putting elders in our area. I can see now why missionaries are not usually told if there are leaving until Sunday night or Monday morning. It meant saying a lot of goodbyes and a few people were upset, a lot were sad and it was just stressful. I already packed up almost everything and just have a few things left. I don't know how I managed to accumulate more stuff in my short time here, but it is going to be a struggle getting everything in! I'll find out tomorrow at changes where my next area is and who my companion will be. Since there's only 22 sisters here and 10 Americans, my choices are limited!

Katherine's entire district.

The rest of our week was good. On Tuesday we finally made our return trip the immigration where we got our visas for the entirety of our mission. We also went to the "Jew store" which turned out to be a shop full of American foodstuffs. When they first said they were going to a Jew store, I heard "shoe store" and I couldn't figure out why it was so important to go to that one. Ha ha I was so confused but oh well.

     During one of our visits last week, we were with one of the 9-year olds that we baptized a few weeks ago. She brought out all the cards that we had left with them, they had chapters of the Book of Mormon to read as well as questions to ponder. She had written out questions to every single one. It was adorable! I am sad to leave our recent converts here, they are all so awesome. Speaking of which, we had our last baptism in this area. It was an 18-year-old girl named Kyara. She just showed up to church one Sunday, and wanted to get baptized. She is amazing and has been so fun to teach.

Cleaning out the baptismal font is always fun.

Katherine and her companion at Kyara's baptism.

That about sums up my week! I recently found that we had a DVD about Church History and Doctrine and Covenants. I have been watching the videos in my free time at night and during my morning study. They are great (if a little cheesy) and I have learned so much more about our early history. I love it. I know Joseph Smith was a prophet and through following his teachings and the teachings of all the prophets and of the Book of Mormon, we can learn all we need to be ready for the life after this one. I am so glad I have this chance to share that knowledge with others and hope you all will continue to as well. I love you all!

Have a great week!

Love,

Hermana Bennett