Week 2

So, I can't believe that I'm already going into week 3 on Wednesday. Time flies so fast here. It's crazy. It has definitely been a roller coaster week, but I've learned so much. I forgot to mention in my last email that I went to the temple that morning. It was beautiful! It took about an hour to get there, but I loved the drive. I was really glad to see more of the city. It's crazy and there are these food stands that just tempt me. I want to go explore so bad, but we can't. I also loved leaving the campus for the temple and then coming back to the CCM. It was a testimony builder that really, the spirit is here. We are on holy ground. 

Classes are good and we finished teaching our investigator. It was a great experience. 

Halloween was just another day, but some of the elders in my district got candy from their families so they shared with me. I also learned how to say trick or treat in spanish. Its "me da para me calaverita?" We felt pretty cool saying that to everyone we saw. Unfortunately, we couldn't do anything for the Day of the Dead, but we knew it was happening around us. The city was loud and there was spanish music playing constantly. It was awesome. On our way back to the casa one night there was some party going on and we could hear the music so well. We just stopped, ran into the street, and started dancing all spanish like. We felt a little guilty afterwards, but it was really good to hear music again. I'm glad I didn't bring any music, it's actually not allowed in the CCM at all, but man do I miss it. One experience this week was kind of funny..at least now. My comp is really good at soccer, which we play alot, but I'm more of a basketball kind of gal. I finally talked her into playing b-ball with me. We played a game against some of our favorite elders. She is tiny, but I guarded her anyways. I forgot how aggressive I get playing basketball, and when catching a rebound, I smacked her in the nose with my elbow. She thought it was broken so we had to go the clinic. I felt like an idiot. Poor girl. We went home after and both said prayers that the pain would be taken away. Immediately, her nose was healed. We both just started bawling as we realized how much the Lord is watching over us. It was a miracle. I told her we could just stick to soccer now. 

I've grown a lot this week and I wake up every morning so grateful to be in this beautiful place. The people here are so amazing and I love being with them. I love you all, and pray for you every day. Thank you for your emails, I love them! I will also send some pictures. There is another Elder Homer here and we look a lot alike. It's a bit freaky. We tell everyone we are siblings. It's great. Anyways, we took a picture this morning, but he hasn't emailed it to me, so I will send it next week. 

I know this church is true, and I am so grateful for the Atonement of Jesus Christ. I know we have a loving Heavenly Father who loves us enough to give us trials. I am so grateful to be a part of this work.