It
has been such an exciting week! And the week with the biggest regret
because I didn't have my camera! But it's okay and hopefully I'll have
another opportunity. Because this past week we had companion exchanges
with the STL's (sister training leaders). Sister Rey stayed in our area, and I went to the STL's
area in Sipalay. If you look at a map, it's the farthest city south on
our Island... and it's right along the beach. We traveled by bus for
four hours, up and down through the beautiful green mountains, right
along the coast. There were some of the prettiest views over the ocean,
especially because the sun was setting. And so then the next day, we had
studies and then headed out to proselyte in her area. Their area
includes an island, so then I got to ride a boat to the island!
Basically, it was exactly like The Other Side of Heaven.- the small
boats with bars on each side to keep it from tipping. It was so
beautiful, and peaceful, and exciting. The views were gorgeous because
the mountains are just right there covered in trees, and then the ocean
and beach... basically it felt like vacation... except for the fact I
couldn't just lay out on the beach and tan. The city kind of
reminded me of Seaside, just because the beach is on every side, but of
course, the houses and neighborhoods don't exactly look like Seaside,
but the feeling is the same. I'm hoping that next transfer when we have
exchanges I can go back with a camera so I have digital evidence of how
beautiful it was and to have a picture of me on the boat, but who knows
what will happen.
Anyways,
I always love companion exchanges because you learn so much. You get to
see how others explain a certain principle or more clearly teach
something, and you get to know other missionaries as well. I've been
lucky as well because I've been able to visit other areas which is always
exciting. However, I'm always glad to be back in my area with my
companion, because I always miss them by the end of it.
Our
work in Binalbagan is still peddling along. We have a lot of
prospective investigators with baptismal dates, but these things are
always so uncertain so I always hate to mention them, because it's even
more sad when they don't happen. We also have other families that we're trying to prepare for baptism.
This week has been a really spiritual week, more spiritually edifying
and uplifting than others. Of course I learn so much every week, but
this week, I truly have felt the Spirit. That's one of my biggest goals
while being on the mission, to truly understand, feel, and learn how the
Spirit speaks to me personally, and little by little, I'm learning it.
I
love the mission. Today marks six months being in the Philippines, and I
love this country and people more than ever. Of course it's hard and
frustrating just a little when I feel like I should be better or
smarter considering I've been here for so long, but I know I'm doing
what the Lord wants me to do. And every day I try to be the missionary
that He and you all would be proud of. I love you all! Send my love to
everyone!
xoxoxo,
Sister Fitzgerald
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