Oh right, now that my side thought is over, I'd like to say hi to all you out there! All you wonderful readers that are sticking with every estranged word that I write. You are truly legit... maybe too legit. o_o I almost think the same of the mission thus far. Although every day down here is filled with miles of walking under the blazing hot sun, there are definitely miracles to be seen down here. But I'll get to those in a bit.
First of all, I got to talk to my family this week! As well (as far as I know of) you all may have been privileged to see my terrible little "speech." If you did, this is probably a good time to apologize for my ignorance of the manual focus on the web cam that I didn't notice until after I hung up. :l Sorry Mom, you'll just have to wait till Mother's day to ridicule my face. :P But fortunately I still had the privilege to talk with my family, discover that they're just fine without me, but as well that they continue to grow and become stronger in the Lord. It kind of reminds me of when, in the Book of Mormon, Alma came across his old friends, the sons of Helaman, and rejoiced that they were still his brethren in the Lord. I didn't cry or anything that cheesy, but I guess it is still a somewhat good representation. The unfortunate part, though, was that while they had a nice fresh coat of snow, I've been sitting in 100 degree temperatures with humidity. -.-' I guess that's just the way it is.
As for the rest of the week, I will describe it with this emoticon: \'o'/ We did a lot of work this week. One of the more important occurrences however, is that several landmarks were reached: both the first baptism of my mission, and the first for this area! Probably one of the coolest experiences was seeing Jaqualine make these final steps to baptism. After she emerged from the water, I could feel that she was certainly prepared of God to help the small little branch we've been working in. My companion and I have been discussing this and have decided that God has prepared those who are truly strong in the Lord to lay the foundations for his church here in Ivoti. With some of the people we're teaching now, I have no doubt that is the case.
I'm running out of time, so the spiritual thought will be quick. There is a time and a purpose for all things under heaven. Just as Jaqueline wasn't baptized eight years ago with the first set of missionaries, over these years she received even greater preparation and a spiritual witness of these things, and has entered into an area that truly needs her help. Never doubt if the Lord is there, or if the things that are in this world are solely that of the devil. Always remember that God loves each and every one of you, and that just as a an evil man can give good gifts to his children, then can God give good gifts unto us, his children.
Thanks everyone for the prayers and the support. Thanks for the recipes too Mom. ;) We now have everything we need to actually cook, so this will be great.
Stay sweet,
Elder Angus
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