It's
September and Christmas Season has begun! Some people already have
their Christmas trees up and decorated, we passed a by house covered in
white twinkle lights, and yesterday for companionship study, Sister
Bendoy and I sang all the Christmas hymns! I'm so excited for the next
four months, my first Christmas in the Philippines!
The past week has overall been good. Granted we have our
good days and bad days, but I'm focusing on the positive. We're having a
hard time finding new investigators, but hopefully things will pick up
this week. The girl I mentioned last week, C, she's
practically a dream investigator. But we found out this past week that
she's leaving for Iloilo this week to visit her dad who is sick, and
she's not sure when she's coming back.... so that was a little
depressing but she's definitely ready to accept the gospel, so whether
it's by us, or by someone else, I think she'll continue meeting with the
missionaries.
The
language is still difficult, but I'm trying not focus on it. Some days
are more frustrating than others, but I just try to think of what I'll
be like six months from now, and how much more I'll be able to
understand and say. Also, have I mentioned that no one can say
Fitzgerald. Seriously, I've gotten Sister Pit, Sister Switzerland,
Sister Erald... that list continues. We also have a less active who
calls Sister Bendoy and I, "elders" haha
Yesterday
we had stake conference, and the church was packed! They had some
RM's and those who have their mission calls, share their testimonies
which was a really exciting. It was funny because when Sister A said
she was heading to Temple Square everybody just gasped haha, it's
pretty exciting news. I also found out that Sister Young was transferred
into my district! It was so fun to see her and talk to her.
It's
still hot, I'm still sweaty, but I'm still happy. Granted I can't speak
the language, and everyone makes fun of my accent, but that's the joy
of missionary work, right?- struggling, but growing and knowing you
helping the work of the Lord progress.
I love you all!
xoxo,
Sister Fitzgerald
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