(Sana that is correct, or else this would be awkward for all those filipinos reading this; don't judge!)
Anywho. Hi there. This week. Oh boy, where to begin?
The family from last week, that drank so we moved their baptismal date, yeah them, they are doing fantastic! As in, back on track, never going off again. :) They accepted May 3 as their new date and we are pushing forward with that. They told us this week that they are "truly committed now." Good.
They even went to Conference on Saturday and Sunday. Yeah, we were so proud of and happy for them! They really loved it daw. Unfortunately, conference is in English here so a lot of the people don't understand what is being said or can only pick up on bits an pieces of it. BUT the family told us that even though they didn't understand it completely, they felt the Spirit so strong! Sister even said that she felt like she was right there, sitting in front of the prophet listening to his words. :) I love conference. I love President Monson. I love our other church leaders. I love the word of God and it's amazing, timely guidance in my life and I am so glad that my investigators were likewise able to experience a piece of that too.
Oh, did you notice, the lovely asian lady in Mo Tab got a haircut? Tricky lady, I almost didn't see her!
We are now teaching lots of Tatays!!! (fathers) many of whom are part-member families! We have seen such progress in these loving fathers as they have started trusting us more and allowing the gospel to work in their lives.
2 of these fathers (both 'devout' catholics) came to conference on Sunday with their families! If only you could have seen my smile when those 2 families walked through the church gate. Pure joy folks, pure joy and love for these people. :)
If you are a Dad, get your act together and be a good example for you family. (sorry that sounded kind of mean and a bit bolder than I meant) BUT It is true! I have seen such a difference in the many families here when the father participates in lessons, reads his scriptures, goes to church, prays aloud, and leads his family in righteousness. You have a grand responsibility and calling to lead and protect your family in righteousness, now go and do it.
Oh I almost forgot, my comp and I had a lovely little (2 hour) companionship inventory Friday in which many feelings, thoughts, concerns, challenges, annoyances, problems, questions, lahat, were expressed. It was good and terrible all at the same time. This whole training thing is definitely proving quite difficult but I am learning and growing tremendously in the process. Anyways, comp inventory, it'll get ya.
Too many things to share about conference, I loved it all, but I will put in a lovely plug here to go back and read the conference talks again! Read them, ponder them, search them, break them apart, put them back together again, apply them to your life, set goals and make plans to put the words of these inspired church leaders into your life.
Even when life gets challenging, never give up. That was something that rang out very clearly to me during conference, the many, many, many resources we have to get help, direction, and comfort in our lives. If a negative thought comes into your head or discouragement seems to be taking over, do what Elder Stevenson said, "Stop thinking that and NEVER think that again." We are all imperfect people and we will have some rough days, but we are surrounded by God's love always. He has given us so much to help us in this life and along this journey back to Him. Don't give up. On that note, like our beloved prophet instructed us, "May we resolve to do a little better than we have in the past." Everyday, let's try harder to be more kind, more loving, more patient, more Christ-like.
I love you all! Until next week! Take care! :)
Mahal Kita!
-Sister Roderick
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