How many Days are in the week?

So first off, I did receive the package you sent, And was kinda surprised at what was inside haha: Teeth whiteners, amino acids, a loofa, jerky, siracha, and cotton buds. Thanks for it all, I'll use it well. 

Last-last Saturday was the Philippines National Day of service, but we did it a week later cuz we had a lot of our youth gone on a Temple trip to do Baptisms for the dead.  We had a lot of fun cleaning up a beach right next to the Damortis port, where they bring in lots of fish every day. It’s sad to say that there was a lot of trash but nice to know that we made at least a small difference. The wife of a recently baptized member is a Kagawad (barangay Official), she was asked to lead us in the cleaning of the beach and she was also the one asked to start the burning of the huge pile of trash we had taken from the beach :) hehe.  It was a fun time and we took lots of fun pictures that I will try to get from members. 

I had no time for a recovery nap because we had to get over to Agoo to start Exchanges with Elder Maners and Elder Affleck in Agoo Branch 3. It was fun being able to go around my old area and see where they were active and what members were actively being visited. We were able to visit the Bautista Family, and the Abasolo Family.  It was sooo strange to me to see how the kids had grown up, and how they had done additions and renovations to their houses.  It made me think of how different my life will be when I make it back to America. 

This week we will be having the Baptism of John-Mark D. He is the grandson of a very strong member in Damortis, Damortis. He has been doing very well in the lessons and has gotten down daily prayer and also reading regularly. He is 13.

 

We had a Zone Conference in Baguio last week so I was able to hear about my old Investigators from Elder Manarang!!! Gladys and Dominic got married, and they just got baptized last week. They said that the Marraige was suuuper nice and they had 3 pigs. 1 60 kilo pig, 1 90 kilo pig, and 1 300 kilo pig!!!  That’s 661 pounds of pig!!!  I'm so glad that they were able to get married and to be worthy to be baptized :)

Answer:  7 WEEKS NALANG​

This post is actually for May 21, 2018.

Question: How many legs does an Octopus have?

This week was awesome as usual!

Quick story since I've been really bad about stories. We went to a wedding on Saturday of the cousin of the family we just baptized. We went, ate, asked how the dance was the night before (they said there was just a bunch of guys and baklas, soo just a buncha guys) then we were able to teach Junayra and Vixenly. Junayra and Vixenly both have baptism dates for June 2. I don’t think there’s anything that could stand in their way of being baptized. We taught them about the Law of Chastity (about being pure and modest) and the Word of Wisdom (guidelines that keep us away from harmful substances). Since they are both pretty young they don’t have many problems with these besides the fact that everyone starts drinking coffee here at like age 8.... So that’s always something we need to clear up. 

I learned how to make Mango Shakes!!! Also Camote (sweet Potato) Shakes. They’re super good and there are mangoes falling everywhere so it works out nice :)

Rainy season hasn’t officially started yet, but its close now. 

 Joshua and Kate worked with us in the mountain. GO KATE AND JOSHUA!!!!!

Answer: 8 WEEKS LEFT Hahahahahaha :)

The Fellowship of the Unashamed 

I am part of the fellowship of the unashamed. The dye has been cast out! I have stepped over the line. The decision has been made; I am a disciple of Jesus Christ. I won't look back, let up, slow down, or be still.

My past is redeemed, my present makes sense, and my future is secure. I'm finished and done with low living, small planning, smooth knees, colorless dreams, tainted visions, worldly talking, cheap giving, and dwarfed goals.

I no longer need pre-eminence, positions, promotions, plaudits or popularity. I now live by faith, lean on His presence, walk with patience, am uplifted by prayer, and labor with power.

My face is set, my gait is fast, and my goal is Heaven. My road is narrow, my way is rough, my companions are few, my guide is reliable, my mission is clear! 

I cannot be bought, compromised, detoured, lured away, divided or delayed.

I will not flinch in the face of sacrifice, hesitate in the presence of the adversary, negotiate at the table of the enemy, ponder at the pool of popularity, or meander in the maze of mediocrity. 

I won't give up, shut up, or let up, until I have stayed up stored up, and paid up of the cause of Christ.

I must go till He comes, give till I drop, preach till I know, and work till He stops me. And when He returns for His own, He will have no problem recognizing me. My banner will be clear. 

"For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Jesus Christ: for it is the power of God unto Salvation to everyone that believeth." -Romans 1: 16

Quoted by President Henry B. Eyring.

I'll be coming home....


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