First companion, first apartment

MAMA!

I was just about to tell you all about my amazing companion!  First off she does speak a little English but she understands English more than she can speak it.  All of the Latinos have to learn English while they are out here.  So we are helping each other.  She doesn´t want to go home.  I think that for all missionaries we get into this routine of how life is and just like coming out, going home is a scary experience full of emotions.  I love how she knows exactly what I need when I need. She is truly inspired and she helps me to be happy every moment!

My Companion,  Hermana Cabrara

Man oh man....my apartment...Let me say that our kitchen at home is massive compared to this one.  When I first arrived I was a little nervous because it was so dirty.  Bugs and critters everywhere.  I was sweeping and I found a scorpion.  I held back my scream.  And no we don´t have AC.  We have a fan but we don´t usually use it because it cools down at night.

I love my area!  There are a lot of hills so I have an awesome leg workout everyday.  It is very touristy and the water borders my area.  We split Valle de Bravo with two elders and the elders have the really steep hills.

Church is in a house that use to belong to a gang.  Amazing how Heavenly Father can take something bad and make it good huh?!  I absolutely love sacrament meeting.  Nothing feels me up with the spirit like the sacrament.  I always look forward to that renewal. And we have 30-40 members, a lot of less actives.  This past Sunday we had more people attend than any other Sunday! 52!!!!! It was amazing!

On p-days we clean, do laundry, go shopping, take pics, and prep until 6.  Then it is back to work.

The members feed us everyday for lunch.  It is the biggest meal that they have here and it is at 2.  It is impolite for us to not finish our food so I am learning to stretch my stomach.. Most times we eat cereal for breakfast and dinner. For lunch we will usually have some Taco type thing.  I love tortillas so much!  There are a lot of fresh fruits and veggies but we don´t usually buy them because they have been sitting in the sun for a long time....

My clothes are perfect for the weather here, and I can feel my body getting stronger every day!  My shoes work great! 

I never got your valentines and I am sad you didn´t get mine.. I guess it wasn´t meant to be.  

So they say for packages it is best for you to use the US postal system and send the package and letters to, 

Hermana Drew

Avenida Fuente de las Pirámides No. 1, Piso 1,

Lomas de Tecamachalco, C.P. 53950

Naucalpan, Edo. De Mexico

We get pouch every once and a while so ya.

Thanks for All of your prayers!  I am praying for you too!

I love you tons!  More than Ice Cream!

Hermana Drew