The Adventures of Hermana Patten: Part 4

 Ah hola amigos!!

Today marks one month as a missionary, which kind of just seems crazy to me. Time is flying by and I've never been happier! 
Sooooo much crazy stuff happened this week. I'll start with the non-spiritual haha.
1) We did service in the lavanderia (laundromat) and I learned how to fold a fitted sheet!! I think it's funny that I had to come all the way to Mexico to learn but I definitely feel cooler now.
2) The water in our bathroom started coming out purple... needless to say we did not drink it.
3) The bugs are trying to eat me alive. Bug spray: 0. Mosquitos: 9. They even got my knuckle, which is just plain annoying.
4) Fourth of July!! The cafeteria staff spoiled us with a full on american meal: hotdogs and hamburgers, the cutest red white and blue jello, cookies, potato chips and potato salad, and soda! We sang the national anthem as our opening hymn, and then our teacher taught us a little of the Mexican anthem. I'm so so grateful that we have all the freedoms that we have (especially religious freedom so Joseph Smith could restore the gospel!)
5) Last one. Our district has a little bit of a stomach bug right now, and yesterday my companions and I had to skip class. There's not a lot of stuff to do as a quarantined missionary, but I memorized so much stuff, including all of D&C 4, the doctrinal points for the lessons, and a couple other scriptures. It was exciting. 
Okay now spiritual stuff (saving the best for last):
1) Sunettsssssss!!! The sunsets here are literally so amazing and they help me feel God's love so much. Everytime... I'm just in awe of His power and majesty and ability to create beautiful things.
2) On Sunday our district did a musical number during testimony meeting and sang Peace in Christ (en espanol!) The spirit was so strong! 
3) We also spent all of our free time on Sunday playing the piano and singing hymns and it was so so cool. I love love love music!
I got asked to play the piano for the CCM devotional next Tuesday, so prayers would be appreciated lol. Love you all! And never forget that God loves you!!
Mucho Amor,
Hermana Patten
Thought of the week: Go read "Hear Him" by President Nelson!! The talk is so good! I challenge y'all to write down the ways you hear God in your own lives. It is so important to be able to recognize His hand! I know that as we take the time to consciously notice our blessings and the promptings of the spirit, we can get closer to God and feel happier :) And please tell me about your experiences when you do, I would love to hear about it !!
Pictures:
1. Sunset pt 1
2. Sunset pt 2
3. Folding fitted sheets!
4. Sunburn central
5. Fourth of July!!
6. Beautiful Mexico hillside :)
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