October 3, 2016 – Well Fed & Transfers
Kamusta po!
This
week was a lot of farewells since we were pretty sure Elder S- will
be transferring (training is normally two transfers) and therefore we had a ton
of FHEs, which was the best. I have had some of the best dishes I've ever had,
save only what my mom cooks. Almost every day the past weekend, we had a giant
meal with different families, plus a ward FHE! Elder S- has been in
Panghulo ward for almost 6 months, so we will really miss him, the
relationships we build here are amazing and it's always sad to transfer, but
exciting nevertheless!
Fhe (Family Home Evening) with Sister Tan. We were
so full from our previous appointment but sometimes you just got stick it to
the man, or in this case the stomach, and eat a full meal when you're already
to capacity. I actually had to loosen my belt during dinner. It was still just
the most delicious food:
The
fried chicken here is so scarily similar to KFC (they actually have those at
big malls) they make it home-made but it's just scrumptous. The fruit is also
pretty much candy, it's so sweet.
We
had a fun time finding some new investigators, we were having no luck tracting
and street contacting so we decided to ask our favorite family, the P's,
if they had anyone they think would be interested. Everyone's initial reaction
is a blank mind, because it's scary to share your religious beliefs. But the
potential blessings are so massive, that honestly it's our duty to share what
we have. Anyways, we made a deal. If people want to make a little bit of money
from home they can order these unbound notebooks and thread them with yarn,
then return them. We said we would do 10 notebooks if Nanay would come with us
to teach one of her neighbors and good friends, and we set off! The lesson was
really good, and we haven't had a chance to come back but the foundation is
there for a potential conversion. And the best part? Sister P- risked it,
and whether or not this new family accepts the Message, they are still friends!
Never be afraid to share our Message, because it won't lead to conflict or those
worst-case scenario thoughts, and if it does lead to a conversion, then there
will be so much joy from it!
Filipino Nanays (moms) are SO
fast at this, they needle turns into a blur and then suddenly they're
done.
This
is Nanay A- (cool mom) who does our laundry now, and is always fun to chat
with. Her dogs are the best, but there is some sort of virus going around so
they are sick right now. They can't afford a vet so here's hoping they make it
through whatever is going around!
My
final comment is about transfer announcements and general conference. I'm
staying in Panghulo Ward! My trainer, Elder S- , will be transferring though, like we thought. I'm gonna miss him! I'm still really excited, my next comp is Filipino, and I've heard great things about him, but nothing beats actually meeting him.
I have only had the chance to listen to a little of general conference, because it gets broadcasted a week late when you're on the opposite side of the world, so our official time to watch is this Saturday. It sounds like it has been AMAZING, and I'm grateful for the very minimal spoilers. We are so lucky to have people called of God that are such amazing speakers and such spiritual giants, to guide us. Thanks for reading, I love you all!
Ingat po kayo!
Elder Davin Fish
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