rain, rain go away

So we had cambios this past week and I have a new companion! Her name is Hermana Ingram and she's another American! It's crazy that I have a second American but it is fun and we are learning a lot. She's 19, from Elkridge, Utah and did a year at BYU before her mission. She is tall, blond and speaks really good Spanish. I wasn't sure how it would go but it's been a fun, if tiring week. I got sick on Tuesday with the flu (or something like it) and am slowly getting better. But this last week we worked hard and got a lot done. We have so many appointments for tomorrow and Wednesday, we will literally have to run to get them all in!

     This past Saturday, we had a miracle. One of the investigators, Rosa, has been wanting to get baptized but was just plain scared. We had our new district leader talk to her and he was able to help her get through it and on Saturday she was baptized!! It was a bit nerve-wracking because until it actually happened, we thought she might back out. But she went through with it and is really happy. But the best part is, she isn't scared any more and seems to be at peace.

Katherine and her new companion at Rosa's baptism.

The only other thing this week was that we had several big rainstorms and one day it was a torrential downpour. We had to go to another building for a meeting and what should have taken 10 minutes took over 40 and then we decided to get out and walk. The side streets off the main road were all flooded, cars were unable to go anywhere and it was just pure pandemonium. It makes me grateful we don't have to travel far on a regular basis and that we can walk almost everywhere.

The flooded streets of Mexico City.

One scripture I will share is in James 2:17, which says faith without works is dead. Many of our less active members that we teach have never really understood that and I guess to some extent, I didn't either. But if we believe the Church is true, we will attend the services. If we believe the Book of Mormon to be the word of God, we will read it. And if we believe that Heavenly Father loves us and listens to our prayers, we will sincerely talk with him daily. I know these things are true and I hope you will act on your faith and show what you believe, what you hope for. I am so grateful for the chance to learn and study the Gospel for these 18 months and I can hardly believe I am already at my 6-month mark. It goes by quickly! 

I love you all!

Have a good one!

Love,

Hermana Bennett