Hello
Family and Everyone!
It
was a good week here in Cauayan! Elder Schmootz and his wife came and had a
mission tour in our mission. Elder Schmootz gave us a lot of great advice
that I will take with me through the mission. Throughout the meeting I
could feel the spirit soo strongly and I couldn't help but smile.
I feel
like since I have been in the office i haven't smiled as much because I am
always so busy and don't really have anyone else to talk to in my small cubicle,
but I still find ways to have fun every once in a while. Elder Schmootz
taught us the importance of our calling and told us about how we need to review
the commitments we made as a missionary and renew our vigor in the work. I felt
more joy enter my life as I remembered again the most important reasons why I
went on a mission.
Another favorite part of the meeting was having mashed
potatoes and pasta but that is another matter entirely ;). It was quite a
busy week in the office! I had to do many reimbursements for missionaries
as well as order some stuff for the mission, but I always have fun while I am
there! I also believe that I am an addict to burgers now. Any burger
joint I see, I try and get my hands on a burger. I may be at a point in
my mission where rice won't do it anymore!!!! Haha.
On a sadder note, I think
my American investigator may pass away soon. His health hasn't been doing
well and he has started to rely on other sources to relieve his pain. I
have been praying and fasting that he may get well soon. He was a great
man to have discussions with. I could always tell he had a desire to change, he
just never knew what path he should take.
We have been reteaching our
Recent Convert and she is awesome! She is really helping the family she
is staying with. They have been less active at times, but now they are
becoming more and more active as she comes closer to Her Savior! Its amazing
to see the change that has gone within the family. Every time we come
over they seem more genuinely happy and just a little more silly! Hahaha. I
love them and hope that they continue to grow in the gospel together.
We
have our other American investigator and his family who we are really trying to
start pushing to come to church. We hope that we will start seeing
them. He has a very strong background in religion and has a good
understanding of who is Savior is and the importance of him. On top of
that, he is a treasure hunter! How many Americans do you meet in the
Philippines that are treasure hunters?!? He told me a little bit about it but
basically he is hunting Spanish bullions that the Japanese hid all over during
World War II I believe. I may have already said this but its just soo
cool! Now I just gotta get his family to church!
Well I love you
all, and btw I have now been here 16 months in 3 days! Remember to show
your love to others and be of service to all of those around you! Oh how
great is the work!!!!
Much
love,
Elder
Warren
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