Well, this week flew by pretty quick. It's kind of hard to believe that it's already the week of Thanksgiving. I remember last years like it was yesterday! Thinking "Oh fetch... I still have a long ways to go..." haha. And now look at where we are! Dang.
So this week my companion and I really focused on, as we have been the past couple of weeks, rescuing. The focus here in the Philippines isn't only on Baptisms but reactivating. Which, honestly, shouldn't be a problem! But there is someone named Satan who is striving hard every single day, 24/7, to destroy our lives and take us away from what we know to be true. And he has succeeded with a lot of people here... but he underestimates the power of the Spirit and what we can accomplish as missionaries. We contacted almost a dozen inactive members this past week, and almost every single one of them had a look of gratitude and happiness when they saw us and knew that we had been searching for them, and that they haven't been forgotten. It's a great feeling being part of such an amazing rescuing!
I also feel like I can officially state that I am pretty much fluent in Tagalog now :) Of course I still have A TON to learn, but I made it! After 16 months of hard work, I've finally gotten to the point of being comfortable in the language :) It's a great feeling! And it encourages me to want to work harder and achieve an even greater level of understanding!
Well.. I just want to share a short list of things that I am grateful for :)
1 - My family (My father, mother and sisters)
2 - My friends
3 - My awesome Companion
4 - Knowing Tagalog
5 - Air Conditioning
6 - Food
7 - Water
8 - Internet
9 - The Gospel of Jesus Christ
10 - The atonement
That could go on for days... but this is just a glimpse :)
I love you all, and have a great week full of gratitude and yummy food!
Stay True!
Elder Walstad
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