Kumusta pamilya ko!
Favorite Filipino quote of the week:
Brother J talking about how he never really went to night clubs in Manila:
"That's not my cup of tea. Except I don't drink tea anymore." Haha
he's the best.
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| Taken at Brother J's baptism |
haha oh yes... food. There's
actually a lot of really delicious food. I just don't ask what it is because I
know I don't want to know. But it usually tastes good! I've found the key to
loving the food is loving the people. If you love the people, you'll love what
they sacrifice to give you even if it's weird or doesn't taste good.
Understanding that everything people feed me is a sacrifice for them has made
me appreciate what I eat so much more
Sorry if this email is a little
late, we weren't allowed to leave our apartment for a while today because there
was a signal #3 typhoon warning. Exciting stuff. We are fine! It didn't really
affect our area, at least it hasn't yet. :) We have water stored and rice
cooked though just in case!
So missionary work is really, really
hard. But it's also the most rewarding work. Sister Webb and I talk all the
time about how much trust the Lord has placed in us. Here we are two American
sisters, neither of us are fluent in Tagalog (Sis. Webb has only been out 4
months!) and we're opening this area. It's hard. But we take great comfort in
the fact that God has faith in us. Moroni 7:33, right? :)
We met this adorable little girl, A,
and her mom this week. They have committed to be baptized on September 14. I
was teaching them the Restoration and when I looked up they had tears in their
eyes. It was so powerful. These people know these truths already, we're really
just reminding them. Those are the kind of lessons that really make me realize
why I'm here.
Well I gotta go, but I love you all
so much!
Mahal kita!
Sister Morris
Such a sweet letter. Love her.
ReplyDeleteWow, Ashley such great success in such a little bit of time. Your spirit rubs off on everyone :) always has. I miss U .
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