I hope you are all singing that song right now because it
definitely is playing in my head now. And it's the single's ward version.
It was a fabulous week this week. As far as the pics go.
Sorry, because I send a ton of sunset pics. But I just don't get tired of
taking the pics because they are so awesome!! So I usually send one. But, don't
complain, cuz I could be sending tons more. Anyway. This week!!
As far as numbers go, it was not a huge week. But we did get
tons accomplished and we did have some really cool things happen. And some
funny stories. And I can't share it all cuz I need to be fast here. And
therefore, this might be kind of lame. But here goes.
So firstly, on Sunday, (so many great sunday stories) we had
a lady telling a story during her testimony. Now, we had visited her the day
before and she had told us a story about her kid sniffing a bead up his nose.
Quite humorous, but she was so worried he was going to die! And as such, she
took the Lord's name in vain several times in front of us. It was very
uncomfortable. And as such, next time, we will talk about the commandments (and
thus the subject line). Anywho, on this wonderful sunday, we realized she was
telling the same story. And we thought, oh no, wouldn't it be terrible if she
did it again? Haha, and then, of course as always in funny stories, she did!!
She took the Lord's name in vain OVER THE PULPIT IN CHURCH!! Ah man! It was
terrible!! We will definitely talk about the commandments.
Also this week, we have had a man (he's 33 but I thought he
was 19....oops. way smooth man though) who has been sick for about 3 months. He
can usually go about his regular routine but he has no job because he can only
do the lightest of labor. But he's great! Anyway. This one day, he texts us. He
wants us to come give him a blessing. He spent the morning in the hospital. No
big deal. But he's had people trying to find out what is wrong with him for the
last 3 months. Of course, they have had nothing. So we went to give him a
blessing. Often in blessings, we tell people that according to their faith,
they will be healed. But this time was different. Someone had the thought to
say, you will be healed, but it will come through giving heed to your doctors
who will be inspired to know how to help you. But man, the doctors have been
trying! And they have nothing. But, funny story, within two days, Brother Bobby
got a call from one of his doctors who had figured out the problem and what
they need to do to fix it. The power of the priesthood is real. There is no
doubt in my mind. And not because of this experience. We have many. But this is
a prime example. Heavenly Father is aware of all of us and our needs. He has
blessed us with the priesthood to be able to overcome trials that we have in
our lives and I know that through our faith, the priesthood works miracles in
our lives.
We also had our baptism!!! Woohoo!! Sister Wilma got
baptized!! It was wonderful! She has had many many challenges. Many came to her
right after her decision to be baptized. But she pushed through anyway. And she
is being so blessed for it!! We are so excited for her! When we follow the
commandments of the Lord, we receive blessings. Now, we are just
hoping that her parents who are very active in the El Shaddei church will be
able to accept the gospel through her example.
We went to the temple this morning. Wonderful wonderful. I
love the temple. It was a fantastic experience. And then right after, we went
to Macdo. And I got freaking hit on by a guy gay. I may live with 3 men, but
don't take that wrong. Ha, I am definitely straight. Sigh. You just can't
escape the twisted ways of the world some times. But it's alright!! Besides the
fact that I'm a missionary, a temple/p-day is not easily dampened.
Woohoo!!
Well, I'm sorry it's a short email. But I must be on the
run. I hope you all have a wonderful lovely week! Take care! And please don't
break the 3rd commandment and especially not over the pulpit!
Much love,
Elder Christensen
Oh and pics. Sunset obviously. I got us with some of the
piles of trash that are everywhere in the Philippines. Some baptism pics. Just
me walking in the area. And the nativity in front of the temple! If there
is anything else, we'll I don't remember. So use your interpretive
powers.
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