Well this week was another great one! Nothing too incredible this week, but a lot of investigators really progressing and realizing the importance of the message this week. Many of them have taken time this week to express their gratitude for the message that we have brought to them and the truth that they have found because of our teaching. One group told us that they are always happy to see us coming up to their house to teach because when we are there, they feel something special inside. Juben has said that he feels a lot more peace and love in his life. He immediately accepted the law of tithing, knowing how important it is to sacrifice, even when he makes such little money. Victor has found a special interest in temple work for his dead wife. Rudy has already begun to turn his life around away from drinking and smoking, always asking us how he can do better. Any time we teach he seems to sense that what we are saying is true and that it can change his life. We also met another man who spent 27 years as a sailor around the world, so he asked us to teach him in English, which was hard for us at first because we are so used to Tagalog in lessons that we often couldn't think of the words we wanted to say haha.
We also got our new senior couple missionaries this week, the Gardners from Brigham City. They are both super nice and have told us that they want to help us in any way they possibly can with our work. This is their second marriage for both of them, because both of them lost their spouses several years ago. They can't speak any Tagalog, but when they gave their testimonies in sacrament meeting, the members still were able to feel their Spirit. This sacrament meeting was also probably the highlight of the week because we had three investigators show up to church, all potential priesthood holders. Juben even brought his father, who hasn't been to church since he was clipped by a bus and lost his leg 5 years ago; and he brought his son, JP. This wee we also found out Rudy used to be part of some secret organization that used to protect the president years ago. Kinda like the president's secret task force. Which is weird because he's so kind and funny now. But he has the tattoos to prove it.
Sorry I don't have a whole lot more, but I do miss you all, especially as we are coming up to having Christmas soon. Despite all the awful Christmas singing, and kids caroling to hit us up for money, it doesn't feel quite the same without the snow haha. But that's all right. I still love this time of year and the closeness of the people here. Our small group is really coming together and becoming strong in their faith. Really cool to see how just a few weeks can change a small Philippine group of members and investigators.
Love you all and I will talk to you again next week!
12/15/13
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