Earthquake in Mexico!

Elder Winslett's sister here. Not sure if you guys heard about the earthquake that hit Mexico earlier today.  No, the epicenter wasn't in Ben's area, but it was felt there.

[Here] is the initial link to the story.  Some highlights from the article...

The U.S. Geological Service initially estimated the quake at magnitude at 6.8, but downgraded it to 6.7 and then 6.5. A quake of that magnitude is capable of causing severe damage, although the depth of this temblor lessened its impact.

The USGS said the quake occurred at a depth of 40.3 miles (64.9 kilometers). It was centered about 26 miles (42 kilometers) southwest of Iguala in Guerrero and 103 miles (166 kilometers) south-southwest of Mexico City.

The rest of the article describes a massive quake they had 26 years ago,  and some of the activities that were interrupted between  the epicenter in Guerrero and Mexico. I know the Lord will protect his missionaries, but I will edit this message as we get more news.

Mexico, Week 2

There is alot of VW bugs here, haha. That is probably the most common car here. Next common is a really old Nissan, haha. Mexico City is probably one of the fewest places where you can see an old 60s car pull up next to a rather expensive new sports car, haha.

 

 

Yep little to no refferals. Kindof sucks, but yeah we do a lot of knocking. Though they knock differently here, instead of knuckles you tap the metal door with your CTR ring or a peso, it is alot quiter but apparently they hear it better then the traditional knuckle knock.

 

 

They almost never say no to the 6 steps. They have, however, dropped us later on in there conversion process. Mareya, one of our Investigators, went to church and had a date, but all of a sudden said, "I am not convinced, so I don´t want to take lessons anymore." Of course in Spanish but yeah, so she dropped us.

 

 

Yeah most get baptized within a month so yeah, It is crazy busy.

 

 

Brandon has restarted his smoking and for whatever reason doesnt want to take lessons. His family however all attended church yesterday and they will most likely be my first baptizm on Saturday.

 

 

Yeah, I know I will get the language quick, but you know how I am. If I dont get it right away I get frustrated. Dont worry though, I am slowly picking up more and more, especially when we are talking gospel related. Im doing my best, so I know the Lord will pick up the rest. And yes I know I am not alone, just I get bumbed sometimes when everyone else is having a good laugh and I dont get it because it was in spanish. Its all good though, I am makinbg Elder Barben translate for me more.It is all good, dont worry. And thanks so much for the support, it really helps knowing you are all thinking of me back at home. Thanks alot, haha.

 

 

Eduarda had to be pushed back a week as well with NAncy and Betsy. Neither of them came to church this week, so yeah.

 

 

I honestly believe that I did feel your testimony. I was in the same meeting, but in Spanish. Thanks alot!

 

 

Ok, so on to some news of me. Well, for one thing the food is delicious. Lots and lots of chicken. The RS President told the members not to give us spicy food because it makes us sick, so I really havent had much spice. this last week I had a bit of stomach crampping because my companion decided to feed me Tripa, and Longinisa. Tripa is intestine and longenisa is sausage stuff, but both of them will mess with your system the first time you have it. They were good though, so no worries, haha. TYhe fruit is amazing as well, all natural grown and no fruit steroids like they have in the US. I had McDs the other day, It tastes the same so yeah, they also have KFC and Carls Jr. here, so I will still get the American food. They also have places that sell Chineese food, including sushi! Havent had it yet, but maybe this week.

 

 

Our transportation is either Walking, metro, or a taxi, so its exciting, haha. Mostly walking though. Taxi trips are 20ish pesos, which is only like 2 dollars, so really cheep. Metros are 3 pesos per trip which is like 20 cents, haha so cheap here.

 

 

I had two people this week tell me and my companion that we transmitted the spirit, one let us in right away, we didnt even have to talk her into letting us in. She opened the door and said "you want to come in right?" so we did and it was awesome. She said that she could "see and feel Christ in us." Shes getting baptized this week or next week, depending on her progress. Her name is Maria, by the way. The other one was this lady and her husband, Reina and Reymundo. They are both really receptive and they flat out told us that everytime we are there they feel so much peace and comfort, aka the spirit. They are alittle more stubborn though, because they are strong catholic believers, so we might have to do a bit of work with them.

 

 

Wednesday I got to see my MTC district, because we had to go do something with our VISAs. Apparently most of them almost went home, scary huh? But nope they stuck through it and are still here.

We had an interesting lesson with Nancy about Chastity, haha. She couldnt understand it real well, so she kept saying ways to get around it. Eventually my companion said, "No sex, outside of marriage, at all." Haha, it was hilarious for all of us, which made it less awkwsard. But yeah she gets it know.

Thursday we dinner with the Stake President and so we got ALOT of food, it was so delicious.

My companion baptized someone from an old area he was in. He was excited, but we didnt consider it our own baptizm, he just performed the ordination.

Oh really quick, I can actually go to my blog and so I saw what you have done to it, haha. But its not Elder Demke and Elder Jensen. They are my teachers from the MTC, but they are not Elders. Put Hermano instead of Elder.

Ok I think that is all. Les amo siempre y gracias por todos.

Elder TSFWWP Winslett