Another week has passed, and "Oh, boy!" are we busy!  Weekdays at the Centro para Visitantes are relatively slow--few people wander in on Mondays.  Mostly, probably, because the Temple is closed on that day.  We have people who wander in off the streets--and they are a delight because they come in seeking to learn.  Mostly, that doesn't happen until the afternoon, when people are off work and on their way to Comida--the day's main meal in Mexico.  That happens sometime between 2 and 4.  As the afternoon progresses into evening, more and more people come--but seldom more that about 50.  That makes for a great opportunity to work on administrative "stuff", like working out calendars for everyone, ordering supplies, restocking our shelves, etc.  It gives me the chance to work on some Family History--which I don't get much chance to do otherwise.  We don't have Sisters at the CV on Mondays because they are on the Pday (at least for another week--but that is next week's story), so the Brailsford's start the day solo.  I usually main the front desk.  Tom either is in the office or sitting beside me--both of us with open lap-tops working away.  We are joined by the other Senior Couples as the day progresses, and finally head home around 3 pm.  Tuesday-Friday are a case of gradually increasing numbers of visitors.  By Tuesday, the temple is open, so we have a mix of walk-ins, usually double or triple the number for Monday--usually 150-200.  The number increases each day, culminating in Fridays.  Fridays at the Temple in Mexico City are a lesson in family time.
Buses from all over the Temple district start arriving before 7 am.  These are full-size touring buses, and are full of families--old to young.  Mom and Dads will take turns tending children while one of them attends a session, then trade off.  This goes on all day long.  Why bring young children?  Because they want them to feel the Spirit on the Temple Grounds.  And they want them to know that attendance at the Temple is important--regardless of the cost in time or resources.  As a consequence, we have entire families spread out over the grounds--dressed in their Sunday best--playing, eating, greeting friends, sleeping, whatever.  Of course, they all visit the Visitor's Center.  On Saturdays we (on a normal Saturday) see between 1,500 to 2,000 visitors.  At first we felt challenged by the sheer mass of people cruising the halls of the Center.  Now, we feel blessed to have so many here enjoying the opportunity to spend some time near (or in) the Lord's house!  We have started showing videos all day long, to help those who have to wait several hours passs the time.  All of this is in addition to the normal visitors who wander in, or are brought in by friends of missionaries.  Saturdays are a challenge, but they are also the best day of the week in the Visitor's Center