August 11, 2014
What a weird week. Not too
much to report on sadly.
My dear Sister Wilson has been ill
with the flu. The poor thing! It knocked her out Wednesday night.
She threw up all night and then the whole next day is was that awful post
flu bug. And even until now, she doesn’t feel that great, I feel bad for
her! She has just been lying on her bed is distress! I, however,
have been using the time wisely! Studying, writing, occasional naps too,
and I even went on some exchanges with Sister K in my house because Sister
Rasmussen was sick too. So we went and checked on some of our
investigators. But yeah, Sister Wilson admitted to groaning a lot when
she is sick. And it is true. She just is always making these
pitiful noises. She says it helps her feel better, and so be it if it
helps! bahaha
I also remembered how when I was set
apart as a full time missionary, I was blessed with good health. I have
seen that tremendously on the mission. There hasn't been a day that I
haven't been well enough to not work. What a blessing. I know God
has blessed me that that cause He has got a lot of work for me to do!
This week I went on exchanges with
Sister Cox in Santo Tomas. She is one transfer ahead of me. It is
always interesting being with another experienced sister and seeing how they
like to do things. She is really a talented teacher and tagalog speaker.
I learned a lot about keeping our lessons focused on what they need and
making sure they understand the doctrine of it clearly. Crazy hearing
about what it is like to only have a transfer left!
We had missionary leadership
council. Sister Gaspar De Alba, my first trainee, is an STL now!
The meeting was great, the 5 things I will do that I wrote down this time
are:
1. Dont have any fears and trust in
the revelation that I receive
2. Have a better language study,
speak beautiful Tagalog!
3. Help my fellow missionaries to
progress. Seek ways to help them improve and reach their divine potential
4. Always be on my spiritual orbit.
Out of the worldly things and continue on a personal spiritual level
5. Become a better leader by being a
better example to others.
This week, with few lessons, we
visited an active sister's less active husband. We have visited him a few
times now and he is really great, knows the truth, but has had some trials
which seemed to have shaken his faith. This past week we taught the Plan
of Salvation to him and his wife. It was a good lesson, but we felt our
invitation to come to church wasn’t as strong as it could have been.
However, Sunday Morning, we sent them a quick text to invite him to
church again. Then we see his daughter walk into the chapel as we greeted
members and she said smiling, "Nadito si Daddy!" Her dad came
to church! For the first time in a long time! He came in walking
like a strong patriarch and his wife told us later on, "It's a good thing
you texted us. When he read it, he went to the bathroom and shaved and
then ironed his clothes. We are so happy he came." YES.
THE CHURCH IS TRUE. So happy to have this family choosing the right
together. So much joy in this work, so much joy. :D
Something I have gained in the
mission is a stronger testimony of the scriptures. I love diving in and
learning something new every time I read. So much peace has been brought
to me through reading the Book of Mormon. I remember so vividly, when I
would sit on my bed and Dad would sit on the floor nearby and we would read
together. I remember couldn’t understand a thing! I was always
like, ok Dad, so what does that mean? And he would go on and expound on
the verses for me. Thanks for doing that Dad, it helped a lot! But
now, I just love being able to read and understand and search for more
scriptures to teach me more on doctrines. So neat. It is amazing
how your mind can be opened as you have a greater desire to seek revelation.
And this past week I had a bad
dream. I dreamt that my other friend was just released as a missionary
and when she finished it was supposed to be my turn. I looked at her and
she said, "I had to take my nametag off." And then I held onto
my nametag with all my strength! I didn't wanna let it go! I really
don't look forward to the day I can't wear it anymore, but it is motivation for
me to continue to work hard. I love this work and I know it is true.
I love you all. Thanks for all you do.
Sister Waldrom
2 Nephi 28:30
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