Week 55

Hello po! This week was crazy. We taught 45 lessons! Almost pure tracting. So we knock and knock and knock (but in reality- tao po!) But I have a great story about the last lesson- number 45. It was to a recent convert from last December I think. Since then she has gone a little less active and done some wrong things. And she was feeling it. She said she hasn't felt the Holy Ghost anymore and was just so far from Heavenly Father. When she would pray or read the Book of Mormon, or go to church she just felt like a hypocrite. Sister Mercado and I taught one of the most powerful lessons on repentance that I have ever taught. I felt so much love for this girl. I felt Heavenly Fathers love for her and the desire to bring her back. It is one of the strongest Spirits I have ever felt in a lesson. It's one year into my mission but I think last night for the first time I have really felt that THIS is what Heavenly Father needed me to do. I am merely His instrument to bring these people to Him. This past week I really realized that I am needed here in Polangui. I am going to try to give it my all here. Our area is pretty far out but its pretty small and easy to get around. Oh its rainy season here. So thats a fun thing. And my (NEW) umbrella broke. It lasted only two weeks. I think I have a curse with umbrellas. But other than that- it's been fun. Sister Mercado is great and cooks for me like super amazing Philippino food. So that is like heaven. And I am just learning to love everything here. I know that this church is true. I know that Heavenly Father loves each of us so much. And this gospel is the only way to be truly happy. I am so grateful that I am serving here and doing this work to help others. Even though I am tired and my body is always sore from walking- I couldn't be happier. I miss you all but I hope it's still a long time before I see you. I don't want to leave! :D

Mahal ko kayo

Sister Ianuzi