celebrations

I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas last week! We had some fun with the members and ate lots of food. We had a district Christmas breakfast one morning. We made French toast and one Elder made German pancakes, both were delicious and we had some fun playing a get to know you game. Later during the week we had a dessert party and I made cookie dough brownies and the same Elder made a banana cream pie . . . it was so good! I don't think I've ever had a banana cream pie before. 

     Anyways! Our Christmas here in Mexico went pretty well. We had fun and got to be with some of our favorite members for the holidays. And of course, the highlight was definitely talking to you guys on Christmas day! There is nothing quite like talking in person and I can't wait to do it again in May! I've learned since being here that they celebrate Christmas on the 24^th—that's their big day, and that January 6, the day of los reyes magos [the three wise men], is when people get lots of gifts. We have to wait another week to see what happens! 

     I don't really have much to say, this week was fun but pretty slow. We had to say goodbye to an Elder in our district—he went home for medical issues, and this week we have the New Year to welcome in! It is still crazy to me that I've finished a year of my mission and now have just over five months left to go. The mission has been great for me to do a lot of self-examination, to really think about my goals and aspirations and how I plan to accomplish them. I am planning to make some "resolutions" if you will for this New Year. I've learned a lot in my time out but with only five and a half months left I want to make the most of it! Specific goals with help me do that, and they can help you too. I also want to share a scripture in Doctrine and Covenants that I just love. You should all read it: D&C 128:23.

I hope you all have a great week and a wonderful happy new year!

Love,

Hermana Bennett