cooling down

Well, Mexico's decided to cool down a bit! We have had a lot of chilly days, cold enough that I've been wearing sweaters in the morning and evening. It is actually so nice to not be hot all the time, plus it almost feels like fall some days. So this last week was both slow and fast. Each day we tried to find new people to teach so we would go by people we had contacted the day or two before. Each day we went by at least 8 or 10 people and no one was ever home. It was extremely discouraging, but we kept at it and were able to start teaching a young mom and a family. The young mom has two kids and just wants to be a better example to them, and to stop arguing with her husband. She accepted what we taught and seems to really want it. The family is related to a member of our ward, and in the past would never talk to the missionaries, but when we went over, they welcomed us in. Later we found out what a miracle it was, but they too want to be baptized and already seem to have a testimony of the Church. It still amazes me that there are people ready to hear and understand the word of God and that they are willing to listen to two young American girls. I just love teaching people!

     On Saturday we got permission to go to the temple with an investigator family who are all progressing really well. The mom is awesome and always trying to learn more and understand better. And then she will explain to her kids and help them. It's amazing how quickly the Gospel can change your life for the better. After this great day, Sunday turned out to be rather difficult. Mexico was playing a soccer match and so we had hardly anyone at church. No investigators came, only a handful of less-actives and only the most stalwart members. It was especially disappointing as people wouldn't tell us why they couldn't come to church, just that they couldn't, or perhaps, wouldn't.

Katherine and the investigator family outside the Mexico City temple.

But we are doing well and working hard. We have one more week in this transfer and I am thinking I will get changed. But our new president arrives today and we have a conference with him on Wednesday. It'll be interesting to see what changes he institutes and if he decides to change all the companionships up. Until that happens, we are just enjoying our time and making the most of it.

     To finish, I want to say, go read 3 Nephi 13 and 14. We all need to make sure we are building our house upon a sure foundation and that we are not valuing too much, the things of this world. Read the scriptures, study them and apply them to your life. Things will be better, I promise.

     I love you all!!

Love,

Hermana Bennett