July 13th through July 19th

 July 13th through July 19th:  Monday we went to the 
grand opening of Luis and Laura Perez’s new location for their school.  Maybe you remember it is called the Hinckley Institute.  Pres. Atkinson gave a speech about Benito Juarez and also cut the ribbon.  All the different grades danced and it was amazing.  

President Atkinson cutting the ribbon.

Sister Pena and Sister Atkinson waiting for the program to start.

The first graders waiting their turn to dance.

Some of the older girls.

We came home and had a Spanish Lesson from the MTC.  You would think we would not need Spanish lessons, but the more we learn the more we realize how much we don’t know.  Tuesday after presidency meeting we all went to lunch.  President Atkinson took us to one of his favorite restaurants.  It was on the roof of one of the old homes downtown.  The view was unbelievable and the food delicious.  There was a light breeze and we could have spent the whole day there.  

Here we all are for lunch.  L to R mom, me. P. Atkinson, S. Atkinson, P. Serrano, S. Serrano, S. Pena, and P. Pena

President and Sister Atkinson on the roof for lunch.

View of Santo Domingo church.

The Serrano's with the Guelaguetza stadium on the hill in the distance.

Wednesday the Roesberrys had us over for lunch.  We are going to miss them and the Rays so much.  Thursday we set a record (ten) for the number of buses on a Thursday. Four of the buses were all youth from one stake and President Atkinson taught them while we attended to another group in the temple.  It was a very busy day, but everything turned out perfect.  We had the Roesberrys over for lunch to help us finish off some of the food we still have.  Friday we had 7 buses and it was another busy day.  In the evening President Atkinson took us to dinner.  We went to an Argentine steak house.  Can you guess what I had?  He gave us a letter to give to President Lake when we meet with him to be released.  He was very kind and made us feel so loved and appreciated.  I have been mentored by some of the best men in the church.  He is one of a kind.  I have learned so much from him.  I will always be grateful for having had the opportunity to serve under him.  Saturday we started at 5:00am for the third day in a row of early starts.  We only had 6 buses but the day was busy and we came home very tired.  We took a 2 hour nap and then tried to pack.  We realized we didn’t have enough room.  So we went to Walmart and bought a backpack to be Chris’ second carry on.  We hope everything will fit now.  Sunday we went over to the temple to help put things away for the start of the closure.  Then we went to church at the Dainzu Ward.  We already said our good-byes last week.  We came home and finished packing.  I am posting this early Monday morning before we leave for the airport.  We will be staying one night in Houston to see Chris’ brother Scott and then we will be home Tuesday afternoon. 

The house got a white coat of paint.