Currently Homeless...

This week has been an adventure, to say the least. In parts of our area, random parts of the ground have been opening and there have been little mini earth-tremors the past couple weeks. A long time ago, some company took important minerals out of the ground here and now there are hollow parts underground where the holes are opening. It wasn’t a big deal until this last week, when it rained every day and the problem got a little worse. Our house was in a medium danger zone and seeing as our mission president doesn’t risk our safety for anything, he called and told us we needed to leave. So last night, we cleaned our house, packed a few outfits, and are staying in the area next to ours with 3 other sisters. We will stay here and work in the safe parts of our area until they find us a new apartment somewhere.  Everything is kind of up in the air right now so we will see what happens! I am a little worried about Sister Chiriz because she has been sick and this week will require a lot more walking to and from our area. Adventures, right?

Other than that, all is well. Lots of door knocking this week and nothing else too exciting.

I don’t think I have talked about Edna yet- pretty much my favorite person ever. As if the name wasn’t good enough already!! She was baptized a month ago and is amazing. She goes to every activity, already has a calling in the church, is the definition of ELECT. She always has us over for dinner and gives us gifts- treats us and spoils us as if we were her own grandkids. Yesterday, she brought 4 of her grandkids to church and they all loved it!! They said they want to keep coming so hopefully we can help them and teach them more about the gospel. I am so excited.

Still love my area, and though I am sad to leave our fancy apartment I am glad we are going to continue in the ward for now. My companion is amazing and I am so grateful to be with someone who can laugh with all the confusion. She's still sick and we still don’t know why but she is a hard worker and goes as much as her body will let her.

I am so grateful to be here in the mission sharing the message of JOY that this gospel brings. I feel like I should be more stressed or worried but all I have felt is peace. That real peace that comes from Christ and stays with you no matter the circumstances. I know that He really is the Prince of Peace, and I am grateful to be doing his work in helping others feel the same.
Love love love you all, beijos!!!

Love,

Sister Lauren Mather

Sister Laredo, from Mexico – LOVE her
Yet another amazing view
Pictures to remember our first night as mission refugees