First Week

Kumusta Pamilya!

So, the first week has actually been SUCH a rollercoaster of emotions. I will say that you have no idea when people tell you that a mission is a rollercoaster until you have actually gone on a mission. I have cried so much in this one week than i have in my whole entire life!! Crying from happiness, laughter (My district.... PINIKA THE BEST!!) (that means the best of the best :)) crying from espirito santo while teaching our investigator Jed. Speaking of that, I dont know ANYTHING to teach someone who "only" speaks Tagalog. But, somehow.. well actually, its from the spirit, but my Kasama (companion) Sister Ward and i are able to teach him and able to have the spirit in the room. It is the best feeling to walk out of that room and know that he was touched by the spirit and all though you cannot explain anything... he understands perfectly.

One thing that I have learned so much in this week... is to be humble. I have been humbled SO many times in this one short week. I never thought that I could be humbled as much as I have been. I know that the lord humbles us with the language so that we can be broken down on our knees and come to realize that we cannot do his work on our own. We NEED him to be with us at all times. I know that the spirit truly works miracles.
This quote has been my savior over the past week.

"Obedience brings blessings. Exact obedience... brings miracles."
I know that this is true. I know this because I have witnessed it for myself.
I KNOW that this gospel that I am learning to teach, is the full gospel of our Heavenly Father. I know that He loves us and that if we are obedient, we will receive blessings that we couldn't even imagine!
I love you all!!

Please forward this on to others. Please. :)


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Mahal, Sister Merrill