tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81753256872089521222024-03-05T03:23:59.938-08:00Sister Alexa Pace Philippines Naga MissionAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04041048068866124256noreply@blogger.comBlogger82125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175325687208952122.post-13765957661517493722014-05-05T20:19:00.002-07:002014-05-05T20:24:25.466-07:00May 5, 2014...Last days in the Mission<div dir="ltr">
It is interesting how the days preceding my departure is just like
any other day. It is so weird to think that I am at the closure of my mission.
And to think....where did all the time go?!
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The last couple of days have been days filled with working as hard as I
could and finding the dedication to help the people here, despite my departure.
I have loved all that I have taught and I have felt the love of Heavenly Father
as I have tried to see the investigators for what they can be and not what they
are now. I will never forget the things that I have learned in my mission,...the
greatest of it all....God lives! And we are each a child of God with great
potential to become a divine son or daughter of God. I would never trade the
mission for anything in the world...because through it I have come to understand
the things that the Lord desires for me to become. I think that the hardest part
of these last few days is knowing that it will be the last time for a long time
that I will be able to see again these people that I love. But I know that the
Lord has placed me in certain places at certain times, to meet certain people
and to be a certain instrument in His hands to bless certain lives. </div>
I want to thank all the people that have helped me to become what I have
become and to have the power and worthiness to be a missionary for the Lord.
Thank you all so much for your support and love. I love you all so much...God be
with you till we meet again!!!<br />
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<span style="color: red; font-family: Garamond;"><strong>SISTER PACE WILL RETURN HOME FROM HER MISSION ON MAY 8, 2014</strong></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04041048068866124256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175325687208952122.post-34344907223809836722014-04-28T16:19:00.000-07:002014-04-28T16:19:08.288-07:00April 28, 2014<div dir="ltr">
The countdown has begun...<br clear="all" />
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And the work just gets better. I love the work here, even though it has
been difficult. We had a lot of lessons fall through, but we always tried to
remain joyful about our situation. And in the end we met some really interesting
people. I have learned the power of the gospel in the lives of others and I am
loving the opportunity to be a blessing to the people around me. We had some
really great lessons that helped us to understand the needs of the people and
also the power of the word of God in changing the people, to become what the
Lord desires for them.</div>
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It has been so weird to be preparing to leave the Philippines...but I have
really come to see the blessings that will continue to be with me, even after I
leave.</div>
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We had a wonderful time celebrating the 21st birthday of my companion and
also seeing some of the members from Tabaco. Sister Jayson and Sister Margie
came to visit me before I leave and they brought Alexa....the daughter of Sister
Jayson. She named her after me, and she is just the cutest little baby. I love
to see the impact that I have been able to leave on the people here and to feel
the love that the Lord has for them. The work is true, the gospel is real and
the blessings are forever arching upon our lives, if we remain faithful
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04041048068866124256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175325687208952122.post-22016088248083774662014-04-21T11:46:00.002-07:002014-04-21T11:46:55.025-07:00April 21, 2014<div dir="ltr">
Another week down and a lot of things to do. We have had such a
great week with all the work. We started the week off with a ward activity and a
baptism. It was a great experience and loved being able to work with the
members. As the week went we found ourselves traveling to other areas, to assist
the sisters and help them in the work. We are finding some struggles but it has
been a real teaching and learning opportunity to see the will of the Lord.
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We have had some really great investigators progressing in the gospel...and
of course others that are still trying to understand what is the difference
between us and their church. The war is on and there is so much that we must do
in order to stand for the which is right. I am gaining a larger understanding
about the gospel and the things that we must stand up for...there is so much
that we tend to over look or forget. And this is what I want to avoid...I am
gaining a great respect and desire to live the gospel to the way the Lord would
have me. </div>
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I loved being able to celebrate the Easter holiday, again, here in the
Philippines. It is always an interesting sight, but it reminds you a lot of the
things that must be remembered. The Lord has done so much for us and I love that
we have a greater knowledge and understanding that we have a Savior that is no
longer dead, but is truly alive. Knowing that we have a living Savior is
something that will forever empower me to know that this life is for us to gain
all that He has. I hope that we will all take the time to remember the sacrifice
that the Lord has made and the opportunity to live beyond the death that may
encompass us. </div>
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Great is the work of the Lord...to spread it among the children of men. The
Lord has given us each the power and possibilities to overcome the troubles that
encumber us in this life. May we constantly ponder on the things we have gained
through our Lord and Savior.<br clear="all" />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04041048068866124256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175325687208952122.post-11788826000167459982014-04-14T16:08:00.000-07:002014-04-14T16:08:05.969-07:00April 14, 2014<div dir="ltr">
Ay Naku! The weeks are just going faster than I ever thought. We
started the week on a really good note with our less actives...and received note
that I needed to report to Manila in order to prepare to depart. So it was a few
days filled with anticipation to go to Manila and rescheduling our appointments.
We had a wonderful exchange with the two sisters in our apartment and I love
working with others, because you get to learn about them and their needs. And
then you can take the gospel to them and help them improve their lives. We
headed to Manila and spent a good amount of the morning in the airport and the
immigration office. It was a different sight to see than being out in the
field...but it was interesting to see so many different people in one place. And
as we finished (four missionaries) we got in the van to travel another 2 hours
to get to the temple. It was a long ride, but it was a really great experience.
I love the temple and I miss being able to go often. There was so much that I
learned and reminisced about while I was there. I know that the temple does
bless and strengthen individuals, but most importantly it binds families
together forever. I am excited to have the chance to go again before I will go
home. When we came home we had the opportunity to join in a group discussion
with our mission president and then enjoy interviews with him. I love working in
the mission and learning about the principles that apply to our lives here in
the mission and also in the life that we have outside. But the greatest part
of the entire week was going out and working with the people. Sharing the gospel
and helping them see the blessings that it can bring to their lives. We have one
investigator that we only get to teach once a week and she is just soaking in
everything that we are sharing with her....but she said that she had read the
pamphlet again about the plan of salvation....and with a large smile on her face
she said..."I understand it better now...and I want to go to the Celestial
Kingdom, with my family..." It was a pluck in the heart strings. I love my
work...and I love that I have a priceless gift that I can share with other
people...only if they give me time to share with them. But to have several
experiences like this in one week....it just makes you love it all....despite
any rejection that you may receive. And then to end the week with General
Conference, just made everything so great. I learned so much and I was so happy
to see the blessings and revelations that the Lord is pouring out upon His
children. I learned so much about the peace and guidance that the gospel can
bring to the lives of many. I know that this church--The Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter-day Saints-- is the true church on earth and there is nothing that can
cause it to falter. I know that the Lord has called, set apart and ordained
President Thomas S. Monson as the prophet, seer and revelator for the Church. I
would never trade anything for my membership in this church, for it holds a
priceless gift, beyond the wealth of any man.
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04041048068866124256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175325687208952122.post-39369355671820726702014-04-07T16:17:00.000-07:002014-04-07T16:17:22.787-07:00April 7, 2014<div dir="ltr">
Kumusta!
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This week was a crazy week filled with meetings, meetings and more
meetings! But what great experiences they were. We had a wonderful time at
Missionary Leadership Council and really tried to understand more about letting
the Lord have place in the work. But it was a time to contemplate the last time
I would be working so close with the leaders. We shared everything we learned
with the other missionaries in Zone training and found miracles occurring in the
lives of the missionaries here. We have been counseled to open our mouths and
share the gospel...and so we are making more of an effort to talk with all
people. And to see that the Lord is preparing His people for the gospel...we
just need to have the faith to talk with all and allow them to feel of the joy
that is found in the gospel.</div>
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And then we had the opportunity to listen to the leaders of the church in
the Women's General Broadcast...I felt so inspired and I loved the messages that
they shared. I am so very grateful for all the things that my family has been so
great to share with me and help me to accomplish as a daughter of God.</div>
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I love the work as a missionary because there are so many great days...you
have days that you are sitting on the side of the railroad tracks, trying to
teach about the importance of prayer and you are wondering why the Lord hasn't
taken control of the evil that is around you....but you realize that it is
required in order to see the good that is around you too. I love to know that
the Lord loves and trust us that he has given us the power to choose and to feel
the guidance that he wants to give us. i have learned so much about the power of
agency and the power that is plays....M. Russell Ballard says that we must be "
creators of circumstance and not creatures of circumstance." I love that this is
a gift that we have to use...but I am sad to see how God's children are using
it. </div>
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We had some really great experiences with our investigators as we shared
with them and they have felt the influence of the Spirit in their lives...I love
to play such a crucial role in their lives, now and in the eternities.</div>
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And you have to laugh when you are talking on the street with one of your
investigators and you slowly see a crowd gather around you...they didn't think
that you spoke Tagalog....and they are so confused and surprised. I love being a
missionary :)</div>
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And the days when you can take off your shoes and see that you have
seriously been burnt too much....because it looks like you are wearing socks
always ;P But to know that the heat is going to die,...but only after you leave
the country.</div>
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The Church is true...the Book of Mormon is blue and true too... and the
word of God shall continue to fill this earth and spill upon the ears of those
that are willing to hear...I am grateful that the Lord has given me this
opportunity :) For my life shall never be the same! </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04041048068866124256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175325687208952122.post-37978077544165795672014-03-31T14:41:00.002-07:002014-03-31T14:41:37.647-07:00March 31, 2014<div>
Kumusta!</div>
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This week was really great! We had a great streak of trying of building our
teaching pool and in the process met some really great people. We had several
investigators open with us and share with us of their concerns and their
troubles...and it wasn't a burden to hear them...but it was more of a privilege
because these people could see that we were sent from the Lord to be a guide and
to find answers to their prayers. I felt so touched to see the power that we
have as missionaries. It is so important for us to live up to our privilege as
missionaries and to stand as a light and a beacon to those around us. So many
missionaries are so willing to reap the blessings and the success that comes
from a mission....but they are not willing to meet the requirements that are
needed in order to receive this success. I have felt so sad to be placed in a
leadership position and see the case of this so many times. We are called to
stand apart from the people of the world....it is a simple thing....yet it has
become the most difficult to accomplish.</div>
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I have loved being able to work and forget about the days. The mission is
such a wonderful place to really develop yourself and understand what the Lord
has in store for you. I feel like that I have forgotten what day it is...and all
I need to do is work. i am learning that the mission is really the place where
the Lord is shaping you into what you need to be....so that we can be of use
later, in His kingdom.</div>
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Ever wondered if you were making the right choices when you are walking
through rain for 4 hours, yelling "tao po!" and hoping that someone will let you
in? it is a priceless experience that I would never give up. Despite not getting
into the houses, there are a lot of experiences that I learned from those we
have taught.</div>
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This week was filled with a lot of work. We had exchanges in Guinobatan. It
was a really great experience and an opportunity to learn about the role of
missionaries. We had several appointments that really showed me the power and
influence of missionaries. It is so important for us to stand for what we know
is right and to always show the people. And as we do all that we can to stand
for the truth and right. I have to come to understand this as we have had to
help other missionaries stand for the better part. But I had the opportunity to
serve with a wonderful missionary that had momentarily lost sight of what her
purpose was...but now is on a better road to bless the people in her area. When
we got back to Daraga, I never felt like I was going home, like I did then. It
was so nice to back with the people and to be able to share with them. We had a
wonderful lesson with two of our less active youth and they just really brought
hope to the world. It is so interesting to see these youth live in a junk shop,
that brings people from all parts of the population...and most of all the bad.
But yet they stand as a light to all and have really given me a new
understanding for the peace that can be found in the gospel. And as we have gone
through this week to continue to find and teach people, I continue to grow in my
love and desire to become better. We taught a young woman, Jovelyn...and she was
just the best example to me this week. We haven't taught her for almost an
entire 6 week period...but we had the blessing of teaching her again. She has
been reading the Book of Mormon and has been praying about everything. We had
extended a baptismal date to her, but her husband will not allow her. But
despite that, she has asked that we teach her family. I was so touched to see her
love and her willingness to share it with those she loves...and I only hope that
we will be able to bless others as we have blessed her life. I attached a photo
of her and her son :) There is so much that I have learned...The mission is one
of the hardest things you can ever do. But with that said, it is one of the most
rewarding experiences that will last your entire life....because with every step it
will draw you closer to the Lord. It will be up to us that we will "come unto
ourselves"...and find the way back into our Father's arms.</div>
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<span style="font-family: garamond, serif;"><b><span style="color: red;">Philippines</span><span style="color: #351c75;"> </span><span style="color: #bf9000;">Legazpi</span><span style="color: #351c75;"> </span><span style="color: blue;">Mission</span></b></span></div>
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This week was a good and busy week. We had a Leadership Council about the
ways to become master gospel teachers. It was a really great training about the
way that the Lord taught. It was a really great time to use our time here in the
mission to be effective and efficient in His vineyard. We had great time
teaching the other missionaries and inspiring them to reach for the standard of
the mission. We were able to share some really great time with some of our
investigators and members and began to see the miracles that the Lord wanted us
to see. We had one case where we were teaching a less active and investigator.
They live in a very sketchy area--smoking, drinking, and just about every crude
thing you could think of. But we were there to teach a lesson about the plan of
salvation. And it was so ironic to see things come about. Their father (a less
active) was drinking in the house with all his friends...so that meant we would
need to find another place to share. And at that point there was no where
else--except outside....right next to the rail road. So there we were sharing
with our investigators amid all the crude actions of these 13 and 14 year olds
smoking and dressed unfortunately like the world....and we felt that we were in
our own world...to help these investigators (14 and 15 year old) feel the
purpose to why they are here. I have never felt so much love from Heavenly
Father. He wants each of us to return back to Him...but some of us have
forgotten what we are sent here to do. And it is so hard to watch all these
people struggle to know what to do, in order to help them. We have seen so many
people open up as we strive to share His love with them. We have had drunks,
lesbians and everything in between, come with open hearts to us...in order to
feel the joy of our Heavenly Father. I know that there is so much that can be
found in our message as members, that we should share with others. We are
working so hard to do what we can to bless the people here and strengthen them.
We of course didn't feel that we had enough time to do everything. But the Lord
always bears forth His arm and blesses us to know what miracles He wants to
bring forth. I know that the Lord lives and that He will show forth His power
if we are so very willing to act in faith and give Him all that we can. I know
that we can firmly give a proclamation to all about His glory...at it begins
today.</div>
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<span style="font-family: garamond, serif;"><b><span style="color: red;">Philippines</span><span style="color: #351c75;"> </span><span style="color: #bf9000;">Legazpi</span><span style="color: #351c75;"> </span><span style="color: blue;">Mission</span></b></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04041048068866124256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175325687208952122.post-55912746681776410502014-03-13T09:38:00.001-07:002014-03-13T09:38:05.369-07:00March 10, 2014Kumusta!
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Haha...you learn a lot in one week when you realized that you have written
none of it in your journal. It is so important to write down your thoughts and
inspiration on paper....because it will not always stay in your mind.</div>
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But despite my lack of preparation...I know one thing for sure. The Lord
lives and He knows each and everyone of us. He loves each of us...and He will
show us miracles, if we have our eyes and hearts open to receive them.</div>
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This week has been a week of many trials and difficulties, but also a week
of miracles and blessings, through the name of our Lord and Savior. We had a
week with exchanges and of course there is always so much to learn from all the
other sisters. We had a repeat in one of the companionships in order to help
them find their attitude, that would be fit for a missionary. And it really was
a miracle to see the blessings of it, as they worked together to reach the
standard of the mission. It has been such a blessing to see the opportunity for
them to see the importance of the work. I saw the miracles...especially when we
worked as hard as we could. And the Lord blessed us yesterday in church, as we
had a long time less-active become worthy to pass the sacrament, to see
investigators that we tracted a week before come to church, and to see the power
of the gospel in your life. There are so many days that we feel so tired and
just wondered if we were going to be able to find the people we needed to. But
as we act in faith and remain worthy, the Lord will provide. And if you pray
hard enough the Lord will place the people you need to meet in your
path. Sometimes we may not be perfect or necessarily in the right place to
receive these blessings...but as I have seen that as we do all that we can....we
are blessed with the tender mercies. The things that will help us to change our
behavior, according to the things that the Lord desires for us to accomplish. We
are placed here to impact others...but it all depends on our actions. I love
the scripture from 2 Nephi 2:14...it has come to me with more meaning this week
as I have experienced different things.</div>
<span style="color: #0c343d;"><i>And now, my
sons, I speak unto you these things for your profit and learning ; for there is
a God, and he hath created all things, both the heavens and the earth, and all
things that in them are, both things to act and things to be acted
upon.</i></span>
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<span style="color: black;">We must learn that the Lord has created all
things...including you and me...but with that, He has given a wonderful gift to
us....the gift to act and to be acted upon. It is so important that we
understand this and what it requires of us, with the gift of agency. It applies
to so many aspects of our lives...we must learn how to use it. And as we do so,
the Lord will enable us to be more useful in His hands. I am in the search to
become better at using my agency...to be more effective and efficient in the
hands of the Lord.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04041048068866124256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175325687208952122.post-53017541060394773062014-03-03T08:17:00.000-08:002014-03-03T08:17:18.099-08:00March 3, 2014<div dir="ltr">
Kumusta sa lahat!<br clear="all" />
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You never know how fast the week goes until you are already through it. I
feel like we have just started this transfer and now we are already half way
through it. But how fruitful and wonderful it has been. We have really seen the
power of God in His work as we have worked through the "thick" and "thin" of
things...and what is even more great is that the Lord answers prayers, of two
simple missionaries. We made the goal to continue to work towards the standard
of the mission again this week...and the first week, the Lord showed unto us
that it was possible...but the second time, He gave us some challenges. We had a
full week of leadership training and mission tour, which took a lot of our time
to travel rather than to spend with the people in our area. But despite our
challenges, we still made the effort to do all we could. Everyday we made the
effort to find people that the Lord had prepared for us...and He did provide. We
gave a lot of time to tracting houses this week...and I have never felt like I
have walked so much. But there were always people there. Like last night...we
were both praying that the Lord would help us to find the ones that He has been
preparing. And He did...we found a husband and wife that just were so kind and
so warmly welcomed us into their home. And in the end of it all, we found out
that the mother of the husband, had been a member. But we were also able to
touch his heart with the knowledge that God had a plan for him. And when we had
mission tour, it took most of our day. We were almost uncertain that we were
going to be able to reach our goal of 6 lessons for the day, because we only had
3 planned lessons....but I know that if we act in faith and trust in the Lord
and give all our effort, until we are exhausted....we will find them. I was
really grateful to see the power of this work. As much as I have felt that
others are judgmental about what we can reach...I feel that the Lord feels the
same. If we can not see with the eye of faith and the eternal perspective that
we need...we may never reach the sight of the Lord. I am seeing that the Lord
has a larger plan, that we must be willing to see...because if not, it will
continue to move forward without us. It is like being on a game board that we
don't see where the end is...but we must continue to travel through our "turns"
and make the best move we can. It may not work out the way we want it to, but we
still moved somewhere. Sometimes it is better to continue to move, rather than
fear or doubt that if you make a move, there will be bad consequences always.
And when you feel that you are doing the same thing over and over again...you
never know what those will provide. My companion had a stretch of feeling like
she was of no use here...but I tried to help her to understand that her work to
plant is one of the most important works. It doesn't matter how many baptisms
you have in the end of your mission. You may move from place to place and just
feel like you are planting seeds...in the hot sun. And you never really get the
chance to see them grow into the beautiful plants that they have a potential to
be. But you left your finger print on them...nothing will ever remove that. I
may not have 20+ baptisms in the entire time of my mission...but I know that I
have left something behind in the hearts of the people here. I could not ask for
a better job than to be a planter :) And I am seeing that this is my job here in
Daraga. I may not reap the souls of the people that are here...but I know that
I have done my part and I have fulfilled my part in the Lord's work. This week
was a great week to see the worth of souls in the sight of God. No matter if
they come in half drunk and unable to speak clearly to you...they are still
children of God and they have a part in God's plan. And we have no right to ever
doubt that they don't want to know about the gospel. It is sometimes those that
are wearing the cigarette designed t-shirt or the ones that smell intoxicated
that are waiting to find something that can take all the hurt and pain away. I
know that the Lord lives and that He loves each and everyone of us. We just must
be willing to see His love for us too.</div>
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<span style="font-family: garamond, serif;"><b><span style="color: red;">Philippines</span><span style="color: #351c75;"> </span><span style="color: #bf9000;">Legazpi</span><span style="color: #351c75;"> </span><span style="color: blue;">Mission</span></b></span></div>
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Attitude...it's what's for dinner...
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What a week!! There was so much that I learned about...well...you
know...EVERYTHING! We had a really great week set ahead for us as we planned for
exchanges and also for a goal to reach the mission standard. And it went really
good for us....but I realized so much more, how hard it is to accomplish the
work of the Lord, in His way. We started acting in faith to find people, after
our day of preparation. Tracting at night is not the easiest to do when no one
can see you...or they are too busy to answer the door. But we put ourselves out
there...and you know....two white sisters can really stick out in the dark. But
we found ourselves finding tender mercies along the way and we continued to do
all we could. We started with exchanges with the Sisters in our apartment. In
the end it was a lesson of attitude. I have learned so much about attitude this
week and the power that it has on all you do...not just the thoughts you have,
but on your actions and your beliefs. I know that as we have a good attitude
about the things that the Lord commands, we will have a better understanding of
ourselves, as children of God. My companion and I had made the goal to reach the
standard of excellence for the mission, but if neither of us had the right
attitude to reach it, it would have been a difficult thing for us to accomplish.
We had many of the other missionaries in our district mock us...but I realized
that I wanted to prove them wrong....not to receive the praise of them...but to
receive the praise of the Lord, for accomplishing His work, through His way. It
was amazing to see how the Lord worked beside us in so many instances and gave
us the knowledge, the strength and understanding to find, teach and strengthen
those He placed in our path. Our motive became two sayings--" kaya mo iyan!" (
You can do it!) and "I can feel it in my bones"...and in the end...we had
miracles and tender mercies in our work everyday. and we reached beyond our
standard of excellence. I know that there is so much that be accomplished in
this world, only if we will rely on the Lord and turn our heart and might to
Him. I am learning so much about the gospel and our reliance on it....it is the
blood that runs through us and keeps us alive. And I am realizing more and more
that it becomes hard to write things down in words...for it is much more on
feelings. I know with all my heart that this church is true. I know that as we
build our attitude on the knowledge that we are children of our Heavenly Father,
nothing else will be able to fight against us... I know this because I have felt
the redeeming power of the Lord in my life. And I know that the Lord lives,
because I have felt His presence at my side as I have turned to Him at all
moments and come unto Him as a little child. I hope that we can each develop an
"kaya mo iyan" attitude....because that's what's for dinner :)</div>
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<span style="font-family: garamond, serif;"><b><span style="color: red;">Philippines</span><span style="color: #351c75;"> </span><span style="color: #bf9000;">Legazpi</span><span style="color: #351c75;"> </span><span style="color: blue;">Mission</span></b></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04041048068866124256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175325687208952122.post-59068109499151707102014-02-16T22:43:00.000-08:002014-02-18T07:58:18.756-08:00February 17, 2014Kumusta!
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This transfer has started out new. I have a new companion...Sister Lang.
She is from California. And we are really excited to work together this
transfer.</div>
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Our week was filled with going to appointments the entire day....I almost
thought that I killed my companion, because she was so worn out. But she is
still adjusting from living the island life. We had a a wonderful baptism on
Saturday for Romalyn and Mark. They are such strong spirits and I am so very
grateful for their examples to me :)</div>
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I hope that everyone had a great Valentine's Day...here the work was the
same...but wow! there were a lot of lonely men out. We had some really great
experiences of men following us around and little boys chasing after us with
roses...hahaha....you've got to feel the love ;P </div>
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But throughout this week I have learned a great deal about the gospel and
the power that it has in our lives. I have been studying a lot about self
mastery and how to accomplish things through the Lord and His Atonement. I know
that there are greater things that the Lord has in store for us...if only we
could see our potential. I know that the Lord is there to help refine us, only
if we are willing to. Matthew 16:24-26...</div>
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"Happiness is the object and design of our existence; and will be the end
thereof, if we pursue the path that leads to it. and this is virtue,
uprightness,faithfulness, and holiness and keeping all the commandments of God."
Joseph Smith</div>
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I was really grateful that on Sunday I had the opportunity to see the
members from Tabaco. A group of them came to visit and it was a sweet reunion.
It was awesome to see one of the long time investigators become members after 2
years of attending church faithfully. And to see others become temple recommend
holders. I am so grateful for the gospel and the opportunity to serve here in
the vineyard of the Lord.</div>
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Kumusta,
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This week was a really great week filled with opportunities to learn about
the people and what the gospel does to change a person. We have a good turn out
with our investigators last week and extending baptismal dates to them...however
time must take it toll and you may not see them for a week. It is hard sometimes
when you are trying your best and things just don't seen to work out...but I am
understanding the role of these things in our experiences in this life. It is so
important for us to use the time here to use these experiences for our
benefit. </div>
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We have two investigators that will be baptized this Saturday and we are
all so very excited....especially the investigators. I am hoping that we can
continue to help them and strengthen them in their efforts to follow the Savior.
The work as a missionary always opens doors for you and tends to open your eyes
to the things that can overcome a family or an individual and cause some to
loose faith in the things that you are teaching them. I hope that I will
continue to be an effective tool to bless the lives of those here. </div>
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We had a lesson with one of our investigators, who is a lesbian. She is
such a wonderful person and we have enjoyed sharing the gospel with her. She
loves to hear about the things that the Lord has planned for her and how she can
reach it. We have enjoyed sharing lessons with her, but as we shared about the
plan of salvation, we found that it is hard to change a person. She may still
like females, but she knows what is wrong and right. She wants to change her
life, but knows that she can not do it all at once. When we were teaching this
lesson I really was able to see that she is a daughter of our Heavenly Father
and she will be able to stand before the Lord...hopefully one day to be worthy
to enter back into His presence. I love the knowledge that we have through this
gospel.</div>
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We had a wonderful FHE with a member family, whose father is not a member.
It has been many years that he has attended church, but has not really desired
to join the church himself. We shared a beautiful lesson about family
unity...and the spirit was so strong. I was so grateful that we had the chance
to go there and share with them, because through the miracles of the
Lord...maybe he will become a member someday. I am so grateful for the knowledge
of eternal families and the principles that can bring us together to overcome
our differences and share mutual love and understanding in all that we encounter
in this life. The family was so great and participated so well in all that we
shared...we are excited to see what is going to happen in the next chapter
:)</div>
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Sunday started out as a good day...well...because Sister Pace got locked
inside the bathroom for 15 minutes. Despite the fact that I removed the door
handle and everything else I could possibly remove without breaking the
door....no hope....but the other sisters finally got the owner and they broke
the door. Just another adventure to add to the week ;) </div>
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This week will be a great one as we start another transfer here in Daraga
with a new companion. I am excited and I know that the Lord has great plans in
store.</div>
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Hope that you all have a great week and seek to do good to those around you
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04041048068866124256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175325687208952122.post-61897106670806219932014-02-05T20:33:00.001-08:002014-02-05T20:33:16.222-08:00February 3, 2014Kumusta!
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I have learned so much in this last week. A week full of <i>faith</i>,
<i>love, hope, </i>and<i> determination to serve the Lord</i>. I am so grateful
for the experiences that I have had this week and the blessings that the Lord
has placed in my life. </div>
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It is always a learning experience to learn about how to become more like
our Heavenly Father. This week was a week of dedicating my life, my love and my
hard work to all of the work and glory of the Lord. Dedication is not just
about working hard, but it is also about working effectively and efficiently.
You can only give so much of yourself as you are willing to give...and it is
required of us to give all of ourselves. You learn about the fear and trials
that you have are only but a "blimp" in the scene of this life and we must press
forward with a strong determination to give all we can...not through our own
efforts, but through the power and guidance of our Heavenly Father. We had a
wonderful meeting with all the leaders in the mission and we talked a lot about
the power that we need to be relying on. We learned a lot about our
responsibilities to stand as a witness to all and to become a strong witness of
the truth...but to be humble enough to rely on the Lord and always give space
for the Lord. I have learned that it is important to step up to our
responsibilities and fulfill the things of the Lord...not for our own benefit,
but for the blessings that will be poured upon our fellow brothers and sisters.
And to see the fruits of all the hard work that you give...turning into
miracles. We have a young man who we have been teaching and it has been a long
course of trying to get him to attend church and read the Book of Mormon...but
in our experiences yesterday, we have seen his heart change and his desire has
become centered on the Lord. He wrote us a wonderful text about the inspiration
we have been in his life along with the things that he has been reading in the
Book of Mormon. The Lord does hear and answer prayers and he softens the hearts
of those that you love and cherish. And to then have a investigator work with
you, in order to "share" the gospel and it's blessings, builds your testimony
when you see her determination to carry on through the end. And then to speak to
a new investigator who understands your message and feels the Spirit strong
enough to accept a baptismal date. I have been inspired to become better because
of the people that I serve here and the love that they have for me and the Lord.
I have become determined and inspired to become what the Lord expects me to be
because of the inspiration and miracles that He so graciously gives to me
everyday.</div>
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But just as there is time for work there is enough time to take a picture
of what it looks like when you are working in the vineyard of the Lord...your
feet become something that would call "burnt". But it is all worth it
:) </div>
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I know that this is the work of the Lord and there are great blessings that
are awaiting us, if only we will seek to learn what it is that the Lord is
expecting of us and what our potential is. I know that the Lord has the power to
change us through our faith, desire and diligence to become a son or daughter of
our Heavenly Father. This is my greatest joy to be able to share this wonderful
news with my fellow brothers and sisters. My work has inspired me to change, as
I strive to help others to change. And I pray that my life may be filled with
this desire until I shall be perfected in the presence of my Lord (sun burned
feet and all).</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04041048068866124256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175325687208952122.post-43541685718162598832014-01-29T22:12:00.002-08:002014-01-29T22:12:13.275-08:00January 27, 2014<span style="font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Hello,</span>
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This last week was a
really great week about learning and becoming better. (And as I write that...I
feel that I have probably said that multiple times...hope to explain it more ;P
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We had exchanges
this week with the sisters in Legazpi. It was a really great time to learn about
being a missionary. I think that is one of the greatest things that I love about
being a Sister Training Leader...I get to learn from all the other sisters. And
what a blessing it is to see the hand of the Lord in the work. I think sometimes
I get to involved on what has to get done and what I haven't completed yet. But
as I have taken the time to really see what is required in the work of the Lord,
I have seen more blessings. We had many opportunities this week to see the love
of God for all His children, despite their differences from us. I really saw the
power of repentance...it is not just a process to overcome our weaknesses and
sins, but an opportunity to really see what our potential is and what the Lord
sees within us. It doesn't matter who or what we are...but the Lord wants each
of us to turn to Him and find ourselves in Him. Even though I do not find myself
in much of serious faults, but rather the daily difficulties I have to become
like my Savior. But I have seen that through the Atonement, I can overcome that
all and become something a little better...one at a time. He doesn't expect us
to be perfect in one day...but He gives us His help in order to accomplish all
that He hopes us to become. So may we continue to turn to Him and take His hand</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04041048068866124256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175325687208952122.post-15253567672300492022014-01-20T08:59:00.000-08:002014-01-20T08:59:06.182-08:00January 20, 2014Hello,
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This week was really great. There were a lot of opportunities to learn from
others and find ways to strengthen those that are entrusted to our care. We
shared a wonderful Family Home Evening about Christlike Attributes, with members
and our investigator. it was really touching to see the members come together to
help our investigator come to feel of the love and joy in the gospel. And the
best part of teaching lessons is when you learn at the same time. I loved
teaching the members about obtaining these Christ-like attributes, in order to
become more like our Savior and to find the peace and joy in our lives. True joy
is not an easy thing to obtain in this life, but I have loved how I have found
the support of the Lord through my study of the scriptures: </div>
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<b> 24</b> Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after
me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.<br />
<b> 25</b>
For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life
for my sake shall find it.<br />
<b> 26</b> For what is a man profited, if he shall
gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in
exchange for his soul?
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Matthew 16:24-26</div>
<b>28 </b>Come unto me, all ye that labour and are
heavy laden, and I will give you crest.<br />
<b> 29 </b>Take my yoke upon you, and
learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your
souls.<br />
<b> 30 </b>For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.</div>
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Matthew 11:28-30</div>
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I am so grateful to know that the Lord will help me along the way to become
better and better each day...not through my own efforts or desire, but through
the love and knowledge of my Heavenly Father.</div>
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I have had the wonderful opportunity to see the hand of the Lord in my life
as I try to do the things which I have set my life apart for...His work and His
glory. We have had some great times to share with other Sisters about the work
and I am loving the trust that the Lord has given me to bless them and learn
from them. I have also learned so much about the plan of our loving Heavenly
Father...<span style="font-family: garamond, serif; font-style: italic;">THE GREAT PLAN
OF HAPPINESS.</span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><i> </i>I have
learned so much about what the Lord hopes for us...and how much HOPE we should
have in Him and His plan. We work in hope, faith and charity for all things in
this life (Moroni 7-40-48)...and what a blessing it is to see the Lord working
through us. So to a new year and a dedication to remember the Lord in all
things...here I go...another day...another week and another start to seeing the
power of the Lord in my life. Because I know that He is always there for
us....he is always loving and kind...and he will forever and always be our
Father, to watch, guide and protect us, in this mortal life. How grateful I am
to know these things!</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04041048068866124256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175325687208952122.post-22974948119978101702014-01-17T09:35:00.000-08:002014-01-17T09:35:45.216-08:00January 13, 2014Kumusta!
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This week was a really great week. We have had lots of experiences this
week that have lead to really great learning experiences. We have had some
really great progress with our investigators and we are in the trek for new
investigators. We had Missionary Leadership Training this week and there was a
lot that I learned that I hope to apply to the work here. I am really enjoying
the calling as an STL and the opportunity to help other missionaries to reach
the goals that Lord is expecting. I am also learning so much about how to
improve myself...it is such a great learning opportunity. In our efforts to
reach the standards of excellence in the mission, we have been putting a great
effort to talking to all people...and what a blessing it has been. We have
found several families that we are hoping will progress in our teachings and the
blessings of the gospel. In the end, this week was a lot about learning to
submit your will to the Lord and seek to find yourself in His work. I know that
as we seek to give our hearts to Him and become selfless missionaries or
disciples of Christ, we will find ourselves in His work-- "For whosoever will
save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall
find it" (Matthew 16: 25)<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04041048068866124256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175325687208952122.post-4346851798165683422014-01-06T10:56:00.001-08:002014-01-06T10:56:14.856-08:00January 6, 2014Kumusta!
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This week was filled with plenty of experiences that have been a great open
for a new year :) We began the week in preparation for the celebration of the
new year. It is a big celebration here, just as much as Christmas. And the
fireworks are as big as the fourth of July....just a little bigger and
louder....and illegal. But was a great week of finding people and strengthening
our investigators testimonies of the gospel. My companion and housemates
laughed at me, because during the firework show...I was asleep. I didn't get out
of bed to see the fireworks...I was too tired. But we had a great experience
with mice, rats, or whatever they were. We had something coming in the house and
eating food in the trash and then trying to eat through doors. We bought some
sticky pads...no result. We moved the trash outside...no result. And then we had
an entire day of no power, which meant no water. So we had a large 60 liter
container for water, that we had saved. Unfortunately, one of the Sisters left
it open over the night. <span class="Object" id="OBJ_PREFIX_DWT325">This
morning</span> while doing laundry...I was fortunate to find a wonderful
surprise in the water container. There were our two suspects...the size of my
foot...dead....floating in the water container. Yeah...not too sure how I found
the power to scoop them out and dispose of them and in the attempt of doing so,
there was another suspect caught in the sticky pad. Our apartment is officially
the rat and mouse killing apartment. </div>
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We had some really great lessons with some of our investigators this week.
Although we have been trying to continue to have people ready for baptism, it
has been a challenge. But I am realizing more that missionary work is not so
much about just baptizing people, but it is really about leading people to the
water...through the right path. We had this occur with one member, whose wife is
the Relief Society President. He has a desire to know, but it is through his
desire that he must search and study the things that he must do. I am so very
grateful for the opportunity to live here and strive everyday to share with
others about the gospel. </div>
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Sister Donato and I had a funny experience, but an inspirational one at
that. We were walking past a fast food chain, called Jolly Bee. And this Jolly
Bee is fancier than the other and has a drive thru. As we were walking by my
companion turned to me and said, "Gusto mo ba mag-drive thru?" (would you like
to drive thru?) and I said to her, "Pero wala akong kotse!" (But I don't have a
car!) and then she did all she could to speak in English....and this is what she
said, "But you don't need wheels to be driven." Although her English grammar was
wrong, her saying was memorable...and it inspired us for the rest of the week.
I love speaking a different language...there are so many little things to
learn.</div>
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With the new year we have focused on how we can improve ourselves for this
coming year...how we can make resolutions to become better. It has been such a
testimony builder to find that the Lord is there to guide and strengthen us in
our efforts to become better. And so it has been a challenge that we have sought
to give to others. Make resolutions this year that can help us to strive to
become better...or to become more like HIM. And I know that it is all possible
because of the gospel of Jesus Christ. It is possible because of the Atonement
of Jesus Christ. And it is because of the love and guidance of Jesus Christ and
Heavenly Father. I know that this new year is an opportunity to become a better
person and seek for the understanding of what the LORD desires us to be.</div>
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Naku! What a week! We had a great week filled with celebrating and finding
opportunities to bring people closer to their Savior :) The week was filled with
preparation for 2 baptisms on <span class="Object" id="OBJ_PREFIX_DWT802">Christmas</span>. Jen and Maryella were both baptized with 4 others
on <span class="Object" id="OBJ_PREFIX_DWT803">Christmas</span>. It was a sweet
remembrance for a beautiful <span class="Object" id="OBJ_PREFIX_DWT804">Christmas</span>. We stayed busy for a good amount of time with
their baptisms. And then a day later, we had another investigator tell us that
she received her cinomar. A cinomar is a form that shows if they are married.
She found out that her husband was married already, so she couldn't get married
to him, but according to regulations here they had been living together long
enough that she could be baptized. It has been a long waiting process for their
family and we found ourselves preparing for another baptism. It was a wonderful
experience with Sister Jinky and her daughter Mira. It was a blessing to reap of
the blessings and to see the Lord working in the lives of those that we love. It
was a busy week of baptisms, exchanges and learning opportunities.</div>
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Oh yeah...transfer announcements.... Sister Pace is called to serve in
Daraga for another transfer with Sister Donato. We are both excited for this
transfer and the opportunities to build our area. It has been such a blessing
and I know that the Lord merely is using us as instruments to bless the lives of
others. I am so very grateful for the birth of my Lord and Savior, and the
blessing of a new year. It is to become a monumental time to return to the Lord
and face the challenges of life with a determination to become better.</div>
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Ho Ho Ho...what a week this was :) We had a week filled with many
activities for the mission and ward for <span class="Object" id="OBJ_PREFIX_DWT136">Christmas</span>. It was a really great way to open the season. We
started with a really busy day <span class="Object" id="OBJ_PREFIX_DWT137">Tuesday</span>, which resulted in being locked out of our
apartment. We had to go stealth style...in skirts. It was a trick of sticking
our arms and an umbrella through the window closest to the door and then trying
to connect the umbrella to the keys hanging on the back of the door....which was
really lucky for us. Until my companion dropped the keys on the floor, behind
the door. But Sister Pace came to the rescue with the Gospel of Jesus Christ
pamphlet....and saved the keys. haha...it was a very sweet victory to save the
day with the gospel :)</div>
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As a mission we all met together on <span class="Object" id="OBJ_PREFIX_DWT138">Wednesday</span> and shared a wonderful <span class="Object" id="OBJ_PREFIX_DWT139">Christmas</span> season with one another, through stories, music
and uplifting thoughts. It was really great to meet up with everyone, but was
really tiring as we traveled back home. We then fixed ourselves for another
party with the ward. It was a great celebration with the members and we had
great fun singing and watching the little children play games. </div>
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We also had the great opportunity to have exchanges with several of the
sisters this week and share with them about the great work we do as
missionaries. It was really great to share time with each of them and help them
to find ways to improve their teaching skills and desires to be missionaries in
all aspects. </div>
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We have been busy this week trying to prepare two of our investigators for
baptism on the 25th. We had interviews with them <span class="Object" id="OBJ_PREFIX_DWT140">last night</span>, but one of them was not allowed to come because
of her mother....so when she came to tell us, she was crying. It was so hard to
see her crying, because she couldn't do what she knew was right. But we are
returning to them tomorrow and hoping that she will pass and we will be having a
white <span class="Object" id="OBJ_PREFIX_DWT141">Christmas</span>.</div>
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I hope that you all will enjoy your <span class="Object" id="OBJ_PREFIX_DWT142">Christmas</span> and remember the joy that can be found through the
birth of our Lord and Savior. It may not be that we receive gifts of great
monetary worth...but it is of greater importance that we give gifts from the
heart. It was miraculous what the Lord gave us that special night and the
blessings that came from above. Now we can use His example to guide us in our
thoughts and actions...to bless the lives of others, by giving a little of
ourselves. I hope you each have a wonderful <span class="Object" id="OBJ_PREFIX_DWT143">Christmas</span>!</div>
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This week has been a busy week with exchanges and baptisms and about
everything else in between, but the sweetest reminder has been through the
Spirit of the special season that is approaching. </div>
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We had really great exchanges with the Sisters from Guinobatan and I
learned a lot about being a missionary...and not just a missionary, but a
missionary of the Lord. It has been great to work with people that have become
less active, have a family and then decide to return...but this time with their
whole family. I am learning about the simplicity of the gospel and the blessings
that it brings to our lives...if only we will follow it. I am so grateful for
the opportunity to open the path for others to receive the gospel and see the
joy it brings to their families. We had several baptisms this week and so it has
turned into a white <span class="Object" id="OBJ_PREFIX_DWT56">Christmas</span>,
despite the lack of snow. And hopefully we will continue to work toward this for
the next coming weeks :) </div>
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Dear Parents,<br />
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We are being alarmed by the number of packages
being sent directly to the mission office or the mission home address. This
process costs more money because of taxes which we have to pay with the mission
funds, usually not less than Php 2,000 (around $50). The amount of money would
have to be deducted from the recipient's personal money from home.<br />
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We
have provided all missionaries the physical address for the mission where
parents can send their packages without having to pay extra taxes or costs. The
missionaries are instructed to inform their parents about the mailing address
but they seem to have disregarded this direction. The physical address is found
at the end of this message and PLEASE send the packages for your missionaries to
this address:<br />
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints<br />
Philippines Legazpi Mission Office <br />
#152 Rizal St., Brgy.
Sagpon<br />
Daraga, Albay<br />
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Kumusta!</div>
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It is crazy to think that it is already <span class="Object" id="OBJ_PREFIX_DWT169">Monday</span> all over again. Life is going good here. It is a lot
a meetings this week and working to meet the needs of our investigators. We have
a wonderful family that we are working with toward baptism. It is very
interesting to work together with those that God has prepared for the gospel. I
am so very grateful for the example of God's children to me. We had Missionary
Leadership Council on <span class="Object" id="OBJ_PREFIX_DWT170">Tuesday</span>...my first one. It was a really great experience and
a great opportunity to raise my vision to the vision of the mission president. I
know that the work is not possible unless we rely on the Lord to do His part. We
also have one investigator that will be baptized...he is a really great young
boy and there are so many blessings that we have seen through his diligence to
listen to the message of the gospel. And his family is less active members and
they are receiving the blessings also. I love my mission! I get to see the hand
of the Lord in my life and seek for the guidance and understand to His work. I
had several of the members from Tabaco come and visit...it is such a joy to know
that these friendships that I create here will always be with me...just as I
shall have my family always, I will continue to cherish these friendships for
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04041048068866124256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175325687208952122.post-84128157911895122802013-12-03T09:11:00.002-08:002013-12-03T09:11:30.447-08:00December 2, 2013Kumusta,
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Naku! what a week! There has been so much going on...sometimes it is so
hard to keep track of everything. We have had some really great experiences this
week, especially with exchanges. There was many great opportunities to learn
from the other sisters and meet new people. I am so very grateful for the
blessings that we have as missionaries to work together and help other
missionaries to improve their areas also. From the exchanges, I have learned a
lot about what it means to be a leader. One friend put it as this... "<i>being a
leader means that you sleep less and you serve more</i>" There are so many
nights that I think about the sisters and try to figure out what I can do to
help. Or how I can be better to help them. Naku! There is always so much going
on in my mind....I am surprised that it doesn't hurt really bad yet ;P I am
still learning a lot about the area and the people and I am loving this
opportunity here in Daraga. There was no <span class="Object" id="OBJ_PREFIX_DWT577">Thanksgiving</span> here in the Philippines, but we celebrated
anyways. My companion and I cooked a good meal for the four of us and we spent
the evening eating chicken and drawing hand turkeys. It was a lovely evening and
opportunity to remember all that the Lord has given us. I am so very grateful
for the gospel and all that I have been blessed with. Thank you to all those
that have been an influence in my life :) I love you all!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04041048068866124256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175325687208952122.post-27372731899254804962013-11-25T10:18:00.000-08:002013-11-25T10:23:50.247-08:00November 25, 2013Kumusta!
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What a week! It has been a really great week. We had transfers and there
were a lot of changes made. I am currently in Daraga. Pretty much city and close
to the center of our mission. My companion now is Sister Donato. She is awesome
and we are just loving our companionship, even though it has only been a week.
oh yeah....and I have been called as one of the newest Sister Training Leaders.
What a transition in everything. It has been a really great learning experience
to be with another senior...we have learned a lot from one another and we are
always working to support the area. We had some really great experiences and I
am having a great time trying to learn a bunch of new faces and areas.....but I
am loving it all.Today is <span class="Object" id="OBJ_PREFIX_DWT188">Thanksgiving</span> for you....yeah...there is no <span class="Object" id="OBJ_PREFIX_DWT189">Thanksgiving</span> here...but we may
celebrate it later <span class="Object" id="OBJ_PREFIX_DWT190">tonight</span> :P It
has been really great here and I feel that I am learning so much about the
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This week was good. We spent a lot of time trying to find some of our less
actives and strengthening some of our investigators. There were many blessings
and opportunities to learn from. We had exchanges this week and we had a
wonderful lesson with a sister in our area...she told us that she has missed our
lessons with her and we were able to extend a baptismal date to her. The Spirit
was so strong...we can only hope that she will continue on her commitments. We
also found a less active's family who are not members, so we have a lot of
potentials in our area.We had a branch family home evening. It was a really fun
activity and we had a really great turn out as a branch. And then we received
transfer announcements. I am being transferred. I figured it would happen,
because I have been here for so long. But it was a great opportunity to be there
with the members. I love them all so much and I am so very grateful for their
love and support in all that I was able to help them accomplish. We also had one
last opportunity to meet with the Buenconsejo family....I am so very grateful
for them, and I know that the Lord is on the path to guide and direct
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I will tell you next week where I am being transferred to and who my
companion is. The storm did not hit here, so there is no damage, or than water
damage. But Tacloban is really the only area that is completely affected.</div>
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