Well I can't believe it already June 28, 2009

We have been so busy starting with Jonathan and Sarah wedding day that we had the privileged to attend on June 5th. How special it was to see them get married in the Temple for time and all eternity. (a few favorite picture shared above)

John I were very touch to have such wonderful Ward members surprise us with the collection of money to cover the cost of of flight to be there and return back to Mexico. Their are no words to express our appreciation and love we have felt from the Hayward 1st Ward. They have always supported us in every way and we miss and love them dearly. We were so happy to speak to those that we were able to speak with briefly. We were so sorry we didn't have a chance to speak to everyone. We left for our flight immediately after their reception only to have a nightmare of experience with the airlines including missed flights due to the airline changing the flight times only to set us up with another that was missed also and having to stay over night in L.A. and then having to get up at 3 a.m. to make the flight at 7:30 a.m. Then when we did arrive finally in Mexico we found that our luggage did not arrive and we had to walk and ride trains to different terminals only to find it was not there. Finally we talk to someone that said they would find it and have it taken to the Visitor Center next to our Temple in Mexico. Amazingly I was calm though out the whole ordeal until the end of all the frustration I almost lost it but thank goodness I held back the tears. Anyway all things worked out and we did finally get our luggage and now that I look back on it....it seems like such a small inconvenience after we experience such a blessing as to be at the wedding. Again, thank you so much for all your support.
We also already had plans when we returned to Mexico to see some of the beautiful sighs of Mexico with our Missionary friends. So later I will have those pictures up on our Blog that was taken from a friend since I didn't have my camera.

People of Mexico in the streets celebrating maybe a little too much..

This video does not do Justus of the noise those riffles or muskets make. They scared me almost every time they went off. They asked me if John would like to shoot one, but I told them "no gracias"

In the streets of Mexico

Those muskets look harmless but you better cover your ears because the noise sounds like a cannon. They were celebrating the "cinco de mayo" all week long since Mother Day until 11:30 p.m. Apparently they could not celebrate on the 5th because the government closed all large gatherings due to the "Swine Flue."

Lovely time at church after not having it for two weeks!!

OK well its hard to keep up with my Blog since time is scarce. But I think this is the last picture we took of how we looked at Church last week. We were met with sanitizer and a mask to put on.
A senior missionary sister that lives in our unit was assigned to speak in Sacrament meeting and had to wear her mask which kept falling off her nose so she kept pulling it back up. She is a very beautiful red head and she did a marvelous job speaking Spanish. Today we only were met with the sanitizer for our hands, and I'm so thankful for that blessing.

Mexico City and "The Mask"

Well this is what we look like lately since the President of the Temple said we need to use are mask and not to shop if we can help it. Also we need to wash our hands before and after using the "bano" The Temple is closed but we are still receiving instruction..... that is us Missionaries only. Well at least were doing something rather than just sitting around in our apartment. I hope they contain it soon since I hear it is showing up in different parts of the world. We feel good but it is very hot outside, so thank goodness we are inside an air conditioned Temple. We love our mission and pray we can get back to work and serve the people of Mexico.
Oh by the way the other masked Mexican were holding is "Flat Stanley" from our dear little Kennedy Magalhaes.
My sister sent me this message today May 20, 2009 about flat Stanly below:
"Donny and the kids were here and they were very excited Flat Stanley made it back yesterday the 19th, and the teacher as well as the kids were hysterical to see Flat Stanley with the mask, that was just a hit!!!! that is all they talked about."

Sister Molett..... May 1, 2009

This sister Molett reminds me of my mother not so much in looks but her grace and mannerism. She is an elegant women and we work together in the Temple. She was over to demonstrate skin products for one of my neighbors that speaks mostly English so we had fun listening to her explain her unbelievable product. We also got a treat as she danced for us. Just like my mom selling herself and making money from her example of beauty. My mom always took great care of herself and I miss her very much. I can't believe it's approaching a year now that she's been gone.

The Temple Presidency , Christensen's and Us

We were all together at "Family Home Evening" and we all wanted to have a picture taken with the presidency of the Temple. They are all great people and we enjoy serving with them.