Dearest Family,
Happy Monday! Or Sunday over there. How is
everyone doing? I am doing great here, don't worry at all! Yes we did
have a bagyo this week but it was nothing but lots of wind and rain ;)
We are all fine and safe here.
How fun for mom and dad
to go out on a special getaway. You two certainly deserve it. :) And
looking as young as ever. Don't worry, not only will you have a 70 year
anniversary!
So this week was a very special and
significant week. The baptism of the C and M Families
. It
was so special. We had some opposition, as there was still a bagyo going
on the day of their baptism. But it was only the tail end. Another
challenges was that once we got to the church, to our surprise the water
in the baptismal font was dark brown. Ay ay ay! So we had a debate
about what to do, and the people being baptized were okay with brown
water, and they proceeded without complaint. It was a good memory.
Sister Malobago and I got to sing a special remix with the song "I'll
Find you my Friend" and it was so special. But the best part was hearing
their testimonies of the gospel. It was really special that they were
so thankful to us for finding them and not giving up on them, but even
more to hear their rock solid testimony of Joseph Smith, of this church,
and of Thomas S. Monson. It is so assuring, knowing that they know and
will not fall away from the church. I love them all so much. I am just
filled with pure joy. Missionary work is truly the best work ever. There
is no happier work on the planet.
I continue to learn
a lot, especially from the scriptures. They are such precious treasure.
It really helps us remember the eternal perspective when we are so
easily distracted by the here and now, the things people do around us. I
have recently been reading Alma 5 and doing a self-evaluation. It is so
humbling and makes me want to be a better and more Christlike person.
Thank you for all your letters and prayers. I love you all very
very much and I am so grateful for the incredible family I have. I know
that the people around you see what examples you are. Keep it up! Have a
great last week of SUMMER! :)
Sumasainyo,
Sister Andelin
