Another
week has passed! Sometimes it feels like time goes by so fast and
it seems like just yesterday I was at the computer typing a letter. I always loving
reading your letters about what's happening at home.
Okay, so here's a recap of the week:
TUESDAY:
My bag broke! Yeah, I know, I'm really disappointed too, especially
because it was my beautiful, black fossil bag! The strap that attaches
the sides of the shoulder strap to the bag came undone, don't know if
that makes sense so basically it's unfixable unless you have a heavy
duty sewing machine... but now I don't know what to do with it. Should I
toss it, should I send it home, or should I just keep it until I fly
home and try to fix it there? I feel bad because it was expensive! But I
bought a bag from the mission for only 500 pesos and it's better
anyways, and waterproof.
WEDNESDAY: We had companion
exchanges with the STL's (sister training leaders). It was
actually really nice to experience a different area and different
teaching style. I went to Sister Sander's area (she goes home in
November!) and we taught all afternoon, then I spent the night at their
apartment, and we had studies together Thursday morning before we
switched back that afternoon. I didn't bring any food with me, and she
was low on support, so basically we lived off bananas, mangoes, and
bread for the whole 24 hours we were together haha. If there was one
thing I learned from her is that I just need to talk to everyone- to
others on the jeepeney, tricycle drivers, people in tychangges along the
road, everyone. She said that with only two months lefts, she feels
like it's her last chance. So this week, I'm going to be more
courageous. She also said that she wouldn't be surprised if I trained
next transfer... I know that a lot of sisters have done that after being
trained themselves, but I think I would actually cry for a whole 24
hours if I did. There's still so much I don't know and understand
regarding both the language and teaching. But I know that if I am called
to train, Heavenly Father will not only help me, but he'll qualify me
for the work.
THURSDAY/FRIDAY: I got your
package! and in perfect time for general conference. All the
missionaries loved me with my American candy.... and we might only have
one bag left of sour watermelons haha. But thank you for everything, and
I've worn my new nightgown every night since then :)
SATURDAY/SUNDAY: An amazing
two days listening to conference. They broadcasted it in our stake
center. There were a ton of members for the Sunday morning session, but
hardly any for all the others... especially Saturday. Pretty sure
there might have been more missionaries in our chapel than there were
members. But it was definitely a very spiritually uplifting experience
and I can't wait for the Liahona to come out to study their talks
further. Saturday morning, two of our investigators came with us. They are sisters. I might have mentioned them before. Her name is J, and
she is seriously the sweetest girl. Hopefully she'll be baptized in November!
She's so eager to learn, and always has so many questions, but openly
and faithfully accepts everything we teach. She's been reading the Book
of Mormon, and I know that as long as she continues to seek the witness
and the answers she desires with faith, I know she will gain a testimony
of the truthfulness of this gospel. We also have had the opportunity to
keep teaching A. He was going to get baptized this Saturday, but
this past week we learned that he's having surgery today, so we most
likely will have to postpone his baptism for later depending on his
recovery. But regardless, it's amazing to see people come closer to
Christ, for them to learn of the amazing comfort that comes from the
knowledge of the gospel.
This
week we have our mission tour with President Nielsen! It should be
really exciting. This is also the last week of the transfer. I don't
know if I'll stay in the area or Sister Bendoy, but we'll find out next Monday!
I
love you all. Send everyone my love! Especially Grandpa and the littles!
xoxo,
Cami
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