Hi Family -
Time does seem to fly fast. I just try to keep working hard everyday. It has been lots of fun. Mom, I am glad you are starting to do indexing. Bringing the work of salvation to others through Family History. Yea, missionary work again! So Haley still has the power. That is cool that you guys get to hang out for two weeks. That should be lots of fun. When is that going to be? Good stuff, send pictures.
So on Wednesday we had transfer day. My new companion is Elder Thurgood. He is from Layton, Utah. He is tall. He is really nice and a good missionary. He has until the end of June before he goes home. We already get along great. It should be a good transfer. So this is my 2nd American. Well, Elder Kaka was a New Zelander so that is sort of close, anyway.
Health issues - I am doing good. My LBM is gone for now. Hopefully I am getting used to the food. The food here is good and I am trying to be careful. I pray lots. Don't worry. Eating 10 banana muffins was definitely a good idea. It was super funny. As far as weight goes...I have lost 20 pounds. so we will see if that is good or not.
So the mass wedding was held at a big covered basketball court and the mayor performed the marriages. You asked about the baptisms. The members give the talks and do everything. The Elders just baptize. We have a good branch. Good things will happen here.
Danao Family - So Sister Latecia and her daughter Eddielyn are ready to be baptized. They will have their interview on Tuesday and will be baptized on Saturday. I will be baptizing both of them. It will be very cool and I am excited. I just hope Sister Latecia remembers everything, she forgets things sometimes, but no problems of worthiness. Anyway, it will be good, they have come to church and they are awesome.
So this week it has been hotter than it was. I guess it is starting to become summer. There are lots of hills and some days I get super tired after going up and down all day. Some days we get punted from everything because people are busy and other days we teach all our appointments. The Filipino people are very nice and very hospitable. The only thing that bugs me some days are all the "Hey Joe's" that we get. I try not to let it bother me. Life is good.
Last night we went to Makati for a fireside. We got a ride with the Bulihan Branch. Sister Ann Dibbs spoke to us. I was 4 rows from the front and it was cool. She told lots of stories about her father the Prophet. She said that by telling lots of stories she could help us understand our Prophet better and gain a stronger testimony of him. It was really good. Some random stuff, but you could really feel the love and power of President Monson. He truly is a great man. Sister Dibbs was 9 yrs. old when President Monson first became a member of the 12. I have a greater love for the Prophet. He is truly called of God and he is truly an example of Christ. In all he does, he looks to the Savior. I am more excited for Conference. It is so close and that is crazy.
Anyway, I love you Mom, I love you Dad, I love you Rob and Marianne and Curtis and Heidi. I love you Lindsay and Ethan. I love you Haley and Sam and Cole. I love you Megan. I try to pray for you everyday. I hope you all have a great week and that you know that I am in the right place. I am where the Lord needs me. I love the Filipino people. They are great. I wish you the best. Love, Elder Woolf
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