feliz cumpleaños

Time sure does go by quickly when it's your companion's birthday!! This last week we had a lot of fun and just enjoyed it. The day after independence day, there was no one in the street but little children, all setting off fireworks. At one point we were walking down one street and saw a group of children huddled close together. A minute later we saw them running past us with their hands over their ears. We started running as well and a moment later, there was an explosion. They had set off a tiny bomb! Or something just like it. All day long kids were setting off firework bombs in the street. 

A particularly beautiful Mexico City sunset.

Randomly last week, our zone leaders called us, asking us to teach one of their investigators for them. So we went and taught him! It was a little stressful but our leaders actually left us there and went to another appointment. We didn't feel like he responded well to our message, but his wife (who is a member) was really grateful and said it helped. I guess we'll see if he progresses!

     So, here in the city people often cart around instruments and play in the street. One that is pretty common is the marimba and Hermana Ingram loves listening to people play in the street. Well, on our way to a church activity, we passed some guys setting up to play. We stopped and talked to them and before we knew it, the head guy is in love with my companion! He told us he was going to be back in the area the next morning and he promised to give us CDs of him playing and singing. Well, we went and found them the next morning and sure enough he had two copies of his cd! 

     The best part about last week? It was Hermana Ingram's 20th birthday!! I made her a cheesecake and decorated her desk for her and later we got to eat with our favorite family. They also got her a cake from a fancy bakery here, and it was so good. I love birthdays!! Yesterday we went to teach a family, and they had a surprise as well. Hermana Ingram had to walk in with her eyes closed, they played music and sat her down in front of a cake and sang to her. It was so fun! I got most of it on video. But for now I just have lots of pictures!

Hermana Ingram with her birthday cheesecake.

Studying away with a birthday theme.

Also, we baptized a family! Well, just the parents. The daughters aren't old enough but they are already talking about their baptisms. We have been visiting them for about a month and they were just so ready to make changes in their lives. It always amazes and humbles me to see people accept the Gospel and really live it. I love this work!

The sisters with the newest family of their ward.

Yesterday we also had ward conference. One of the speakers talked about the attributes of conversion, or fruits of conversion. How we can know if we are converted. He mentioned four in particular; a desire to do good, you don't rebel against the Lord, full of love and you share the Gospel. I just want to invite you all to think about your conversion, how converted are you? What can you do to be more converted and share the truth with those around you. It's hard but completely, 100% worth it. So do it!

I love you and I pray for you every day!

Love,

Hermana Bennett