I hope things are going well back in the States! It is
starting to feel a little bit more like Christmas but my usual markers, cold
weather, snow and ice, are completely absent! It is still pretty warm here and
there is no chance of snow. An Elder in my district made us dozens of
snowflakes that are hanging up in our study room and with those plus our little
space heater I can almost imagine it's wintertime!
Once again this last week was difficult for work but we had
lots of fun activities. On Wednesday we had our mission Christmas party
complete with breakfast, lunch and dinner plus a talent show, a Christmas
devotional and the chance to watch the movie "Frozen". We just had a
blast enjoying our time together.
Then on Friday we couldn't leave the house since it was the
"Día del virgen" and people went crazy setting off fire works,
parades in the street—people do a pilgrimage to Villada—and of course, lots of
drinking. We had fun in our apartment listening to Christmas music and cleaning
a bit, but mostly I watched my companion go through and pack her bags. She goes
home on Wednesday and will spend tomorrow with the President so tomorrow I will
get my third comp in this area! There are lots of rumors as to who it will be
but I honestly don't know. But Friday night we had our ward Christmas party and
we got permission to leave the house to go. It was fun! Loud, loud music, lots
of food and of course, piñatas for the kids. Mexican fiestas are fun!
With so much down time I've been reading more in the New
Testament, focusing on the birth of Christ and all that preceded it as well as
what followed. It just makes me love that short video that the church put out
and I really hope you've all watched it and shared it. If not, do it right
now!! I love you all, I know this Church is true and that Christ did all he
could for us and now it's up to us to do our part.
Have a wonderful week and remember the true purpose of
Christmas!
Love,
Hermana Bennett
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