Another week gone and only one week
left in this change. I can't believe I've only been here for a month. I
feel like it's been so much longer.
Let's see...this week we had an earthquake! We were sitting
doing our studies and I felt like I was moving but I was sitting down. I
noticed that the table was moving too. It took my comps a few seconds
to recognize it but we definitely figured it out. When we first got to
the mission, we got this little pamphlet on what to do during
Earthquakes so the first thing Hermana Martinec and I did was run for
our pamphlets...bahaha. It wasn't even that big and all the pamphet said
was to stay calm. Or at least that's all I could understand since it
was in Spanish. I'm not sure how long it lasted but after I felt a
little dizzy. I think it was worse in other areas but we are safe and
sound.
We have some really great families in our ward that I
just love. We ate at our Ward Mission Leader's house this week and his
wife prepared an American meal for us...fried chicken, mashed potatoes,
cole slaw and bread. It was so cute of her to do that. We ate at another
families house this Sunday
and they are so hilarious. The husband is trying to learn English and I
love when he tries to speak. He always tells us that we are 'off the
chains!' I don't know how to tell him that nobody actually says that in
America...haha. Oh, he said that he really wants some playing cards from
Las Vegas so if anyone wants to send me some to give to him, he would
really appreciate it. :)
We got some rain this week. The first rain of the
season. It was near the end of the night and we got soaked! But the air
was so much cooler that night and I could sleep more comfortably. It
rained again one other night, too. It was much appreciated. Everyone
says that May and June are the hottest months and then it starts the
rainy season and it gets cooler. Can't wait for that. 
The Easter Bunny came to Mexico! haha MOM--I got my
easter package and WE LOVE THE SHORTS SO MUCH. They are the coolest. My
zone leader was jealous and said he wanted some, too. Yesterday morning I
left some of the candy on my companion's beds while they were getting
ready so we could feel like it was Easter. We didn't do much in church
about Easter, we didn't even sing any of the Easter hymns. There was one
talk on the resurrection though.
Christen asked in an email what traditions they have
here in Mexico. Well, this last week is called Semana Santa and
EVERYONE goes on vacations so the work was a little slow. Also, there
were a lot more drunk people on the streets. It's weird because all the
borrachos seem to know English. It's super hilarious to hear 'Hey
baby...where you go?' I've also received several marriage proposals...so
if I can't find anyone to marry in the US...haha, just kidding. But
seriously. Also, in different parts of the country, they reenact the
crucifixion. I don't like this...they actually have someone who prepares
all year to act like the Savior and they are literally nailed to a
cross but apparently they don't die. The reason I don't like this is
because Christ already suffered for us...the atonement was performed so
we won't have to suffer like He did if we will repent.
ALSO...we had a baptism this week!! Adrian was baptized on Saturday and confirmed a member of the church on Sunday.
The baptism was really nice and we actually had several members from
the ward come to support. I can't tell you how much member support means
to missionaries. I was super worried because no one was there at 7
(when we were supposed to start) but I realized that Mormon Standard
time in on another level here. Mexican Mormon Standard time. It started
at about 7:40
but we have people there and it was so nice. Adrian was really happy
and I was so happy for him. He is starting a new life! Clean from sin
and relieved of guilt. What a great blessing! He was talking about
serving a mission...that would be so cool! The ward has really helped in
welcoming him.
There is always so much to tell you and not enough
time! Ahh!. Today we have a zone gathering at the church. The zone
leaders told us that this family from the stake wanted to make us stake
so I was super excited. We wore our shorts because we were going to play
volleyball, too. So we get there and guess what we are eating? Like
literally a big pig leg. hahha...it still had some of the skin AND hair
on it (I didn't eat that part). The meat tasted good, though. Oh
Mexico...I love this place.
Although it didn't really feel like Easter
yesterday, I studied about the atonement and resurrection in my personal
studies. How grateful I am for the Savior. I know that he came into
this world in the humblest of circumstances to do the greatest work. He
lived a perfect life and suffered ALL things because he loves us. He
loves every single one of us. He knows each of us perfectly...and he
knows how to help each of us perfectly. Although I can't fully
comprehend the magnitude of His sacrifice, I know that He loves me. What
an amazing blessing. I hope everyone had a lovely Easter and you were
able to reflect on the blessings you have received from the miracle of
the atonement and resurrection of the Savior.
I love you all!!
Love, Hermana Durham
Pictures:
Our
ward had a talent show. We were at the chapel for Adrian's baptismal
interview so we got to see a little bit of it. Our bishopric dressed up
and dances like the Minions. SO HILARIOUS.
La Familia Losada. The husband is the one learning English.
Eating the big meat pig leg thing.
Modeling our shorts!!
Adrian's baptism! The man who baptized him was the one who made me do the spiritual thought in ward council last week.
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