halfway

Time is speeding up! I can't believe this Thursday will be my 9-month mark, exactly halfway through. Everyone says the second half just flies by, but we'll see! This last week we had some fun experiences. My companion got her haircut and it was bad. So I fixed it for her! The next day we had a giant thunderstorm and there were puddles everywhere. We were walking on a sidewalk when a car came flying past, right next to us. We got a wave of water on us and were completely soaked. I started laughing, because honestly, I've only ever seen that in movies. My comp got mad and wanted to hit someone but we kept going; we didn't even have time to change clothes. Luckily they dried pretty quickly. 

     Later during the week a guy contacted us, we had talked to him before, and he said he wanted to listen to us. But then he started offering us massages and got set on giving us foot massages. We explained that no, we couldn't and he brought up Jesus washing the disciples' feet. He was determined! But we finally just had to walk away. Another time we were walking in the street at night and a lady and her family were setting off small fireworks. As we were walking past she through out some small black things and I thought, oh shoot! Those are fireworks. So I started walking faster but I wasn't quick enough and they went off right behind me! I kinda jumped around and then burst out laughing—only in Mexico!

     With Fast Sunday yesterday, we heard some wonderful testimonies. Two of our recent converts bore their testimonies and they were amazing. The little 9 year old, Mildred, spoke about how pretty baptism is and how she wants everyone to have one. Later Patricia Lopez bore her testimony about the changes the Gospel has had on her life. She spoke of how what she thought were blessings were just mercy and how now, she can see the blessings she is receiving from living the Gospel. I love learning from my investigators and converts, it really is amazing. The spirit teaches everyone who is willing.

     I love you all and am so grateful for your prayers. I hope you have a great day!

Love,

Hermana Bennett

Nine-year-old Liliana, baptized last week, drew this for the sisters.

Luxuries normally only found at home are sweeter when found in the field!

Locals call this an outdoor garage.