Life in Succotz

What a difference 42 years makes.  The picture on the left is of Elder Magnusson's 22nd birthday in Provo, Utah. The picture on the right is his 64th birthday in Succotz, Belize.

We continue to enjoy getting acquainted with the Cayo District.  The scenes from our Succotz walks are different than the scenes from our Belize City walks.  On one of our morning walks, we hiked to the top ridge of Succotz and looked down into the next valley toward Benque Viejo and beyond to the Guatemala border.

This spider web reminded me of my favorite childhood book, "Charlotte's Web."  Being a city gal, I'm still getting used to seeing farm animals roam the streets.

On another morning walk this pharmacy sign caught my eye when I read: "Drugs and Poisons"  ☠️

When I passed by the pharmacy shop, I immediately thought of my dad.  Although he passed away 12 years ago, I am happy to know that family relationships are eternal and I'll be with my father again.

Most everyone in our new area speaks both English and Spanish.  Even though everyone knows English, the adults prefer to talk in Spanish.  I understand poquito español from studying it in high school 45 years ago.  The children prefer to speak English which makes visiting with them very enjoyable for me.

Our new district of missionaries in San Ignacio is composed of happy, bright, and energetic young adults, who are committed to teaching the restored Gospel of Jesus Christ. Elder Price (back row, far left) is a strong district leader.

As we visited a shop in the San Ignacio marketplace, we got on the subject with one of the shop's owner of why we're on our mission.  As we chatted, we bore our testimony of the restoration of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.  We told the shop owner that she didn't have to take our word for it, but should study it herself and ask God, as we're counseled in James 1:5.

You can also see the video by clicking here.

What we see in the video:
Mormons, properly referred to as Latter-day Saints -- Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - often talk about “The Restoration.” And while you may be familiar with “The Reformation” as a period of great change within Christianity, “The Restoration” is something else entirely. It refers to the full modern-day return of the ancient Church of Jesus Christ. The one that Jesus himself organized as described in the New Testament. This restored organization is called The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Soon after He called His 12 apostles, Jesus organized His church in order to bring salvation to all God’s children. The new Church would teach men and women about the nature of God, what was necessary for them to do in order to become more like Him and return to Him.