Hey everyone!! So today was sad because a lot of my mission friends went home today but I'm so happy for all of them and they all will return with honor :) So Sister Fawcett and Sister Ducado is going home.. so sad. It really feels like Sister Fawcett and I just got here and were going out on exchanges straight up struggling on speaking the language and I just said goodbye to her earlier both speaking fluent ilonggo... time is sooo fast!! (dasig gid ang tion!!)
This week was fun because we had zone conference and received trainings from our mission leaders. We really think it has helped our zone and we made it extra fun with a gift exchange at the end of it. Our zone has bonded so well and we're all going to cry on transfer day (which is on the 1st of January).. a lot of missionaries are going to be transferred!
Our investigators are continuing to progress well, Trisha is progressing slowly but surely. She really shows her faith through church attendance and prayer but really has to work on losing her vices. She is so committed though and seriously teaches her friends the gospel and commits them to keep commitments she's the best.
We have a baptismal date for Mark! We're soooo hoping it will all work out and the stars will align haha. We also got a referral from a member of this guard that works at 7/11, his name is Francis and is amazing! He already has so much desire to change and has a good group of fellowshippers. We're so excited to see all their progress!
So.. I have officially eaten balut!! Haha, it was actually pretty good! It kind of was hard swallowing down the chicken fetus though.. but mostly it just tastes like chicken soup.
Also! The Semillano family from Magsungay, my second area, came to Sipalay for vacation and I saw them!!! We were so surprised that we saw each other haha, they're so strong in the church and I'm so grateful I was able to meet them.
Well thank you all for the love and support and hope you all enjoy your Christmas season, I'll enjoy mine in the 80+ degree weather in grass huts. I love the Philippines!!!
Sister Pope
1) Me and sister Bartolome at a meeting :)
2) BALUT!!! mmMMmmMm
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