We had a good week. I can’t believe it’s already been a
week. And I can’t believe I’m already starting my “lasts.” It feels like just
yesterday I was watching my last movie, eating my last Pita Pit. Now today is
my last zone activity. Tomorrow is my last MLC. This Saturday is my last Women’s
Conference in the Philippines.
This week I laughed until I cried. My companion is so funny
and her laugh is contagious. She explained the meaning behind a few Tagalog
jokes to me. I had that "ah-ha" light bulb moment. Another night we laid on the floor
with cucumber slices all over our faces. I don’t remember what we were talking
about, but I couldn't stop laughing. She’s hilarious. It’s the little things.
We are finishing up exchanges - just one more next week. I've
had a little bit of a hard time gauging how my Tagalog speaking ability is
progressing because I’m always with Filipina companions. I died this week when on
exchanges one of the newer missionaries asked me, “Are you going to become
[insert bodily fluid that I won’t name]?” Language mistakes. Always
so funny.
We saw progress in
our work this week! We found a 15 year old girl who is friends with President
Balledos’ daughter. His daughter has been coming with us to teach this new
investigator (her friend). And, she picked her up for church! Then while at
church one of the counselors in the Stake Presidency noticed her as the daughter
of one of his friends from college, so he asked me to get his number so that he
can fellowship him. YES! PROGRESS! People are so great!
Probably the saddest first-of-the-lasts was when I realized
I won’t be here for another baptism (investigators must attend church 4 times
before baptism here). It’s ok though. I am determined to leave behind a ripple effect.
We will prepare this area really well for the next missionaries.
Sorry, it’s a short one this week! We had lots of laughs, lots
of tracting, lots of work. Enjoying every moment!
Sister J
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