Throughout the week we were able to meet with so many people that we hadnt been able to find time with before which was so good to see them again! We have had this goal of talking to literally every single person we could and its been so fun! I have learned a bunch from Elder Moreland, including to laugh at myself when I make mistakes. (mostly cause he laughs at my mistakes too hahaha)
In other news, that I know some might laugh at and others might cringe.. I ate a very unique dish the other day, called "dinuguang aso" which is translated somewhat into "Dog cooked in blood!" YES! I am now able to say that I hate eaten dog! "Tastes like chicken!"
So what they do is they cook the meat and then after, they pour the blood into the pan and cook the blood too. I am not the biggest fan of dinuguan in the first place, but i had to try it when i found out the meat was dog! I hope Roxy isnt too upset with me about it! In all honesty it tasted just like cooked dove! definitely something I wont forget!
I again would like to say how happy i am to be able and read the scriptures and study every morning. I have been able to understand more fully the importance of reading the scriptures daily. Also, I have been reading a book about how to gain a stronger Faith and Hope in the Lord. In the book it talks about how reading the scriptures daily is difficult! Sometimes we have things come up that stop us from reading at the time we had planned, but there is always time during the day to learn and grow!
One quote I really loved was "If you want to speak to the Lord, get on your knees. If you want the Lord to speak to you, open your scriptures."
The joy I have felt when reading and pondering the words of Christ in the New Testament this last week have helped me push through the tougher days! This weekend has been tough because of a typhoon that has kept people inside more than usual. But when the storm passes we will be able to talk to those we haven't met yet!
The rain here makes everyone happy because it waters the rice fields, but I mean, I could use a little sun once and a while!
On Thursday I will be getting my new companion. A new missionary! Being trained by Elder Golle and Moreland was really good for me and now I have been asked to be a trainer. I am super excited to train! I know it will push me and my new companion and our Father in Heaven is looking over us making sure we are doing everything we can do to become better missionaries and more importantly help the people of the Philippines.
PICS
-Elder Moreland pouring drinks for everyone trying to cool off from the sun right before the typhoon came. Everyone was loving the service he was offering!
-These little kids follow us everywhere we go and are never.. ever.. ever.. out of energy!! Makes our energy drain pretty fast though haha
-Because I love him ill add a pic of him too, I call it "The face of a missionary when they realize they go home next week!
Gotta love the great state of Washington!
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