well this letter may be a little short, because i'm not feeling so great today... Mom knows why. But this week has been really good. I have a NEW COMPANION! :) her name is Sister Baldelomar and she is Filipino. She is absolutely wonderful. Honestly, she is the cutest person ever and she is just so sweet. She has only been out for 7 months and she is now a STL with me. I think she just might kill me in the mission (meaning she will be my last companion). We have had some really great times this last week.
1. Before the transfers we went to Ocean Park and it was awesome. I almost felt like I was in America again. We went and saw sharks and fish and stingrays and lots of fun things. A man even showed us some sweet magic tricks haha it was a really great day. We took a lot of pictures (sorry for the overload mom.. dropbox is not working haha) but it was a really chill relaxing day.
2. Sister Kumari went to my old area in Palawan and she is going to do some great things over there. Sister Holzworth also got transferred to my first area so that's cool. And guess what... Elder Zesiger (the one who left utah with me) He is now an Assistant so how cool is that. Man, my batch is rocking it.
3. Sister Baldelomar and I actually got lost several times because our area is huge. Which was kinda just awkward for me considering I have been here for like 3 months and I still don't know the area that well... it's fine. haha but we really have had some really awesome times. I think Sister Baldelomar and I will do great things together in this area this transfer. This week is going to be insane... we have interviews, two zone meetings, and exchanges :) patay na ako.
4. My MTC teacher came to my ward so I got to see her. She now says i'm a lot better at Tagalog haha she's in the pic at the bottome. haha
Lot's of random things happened, but the one thing I am really learning at this time in my life is how important it is for us to take care of our bodies. I have had some things happen to me that are a little rough and President Ostler and I have talked and he was explaining to me how important it is to keep our bodies healthy. How our bodies literally are not our own. They are Gods and they are temples. Just like how temples have to take some times to get cleaned it's the same with our bodies. We need to take the time to take care of our bodies and keep them clean and functioning.
I've realized that sometimes I think I am made of steel and that I can do anything, but the truth is I am just human and as much as I want to do it all, I cant. It's been a little bit of a rough week with some health things occurring, but I know that as I continue to trust in the Lord everything will be okay :)
I just want to express how much I love my mission to all of you. I am so grateful for everyone's support of me coming on this mission. I remember when I first decided to serve a mission some people were "shocked" which hurt a little, but most people were supportive and extremely helpful. I feel so grateful that I made this decision for myself.
I literally think the reason I came on a mission at the beginning was so that I could change myself and my life for the better. Which if you think about it, that was a really selfish thought. But I really think that I am here to serve. I am here because of the Atonement of Jesus Christ and because of the role it has played in my life, I can now share that with others who have no clue. I feel so grateful to be on a mission. To be able to learn and grow in the gospel and through experiences.
I know this church is the only true church on all the face of the earth. This is literally the church of JESUS CHRIST. The church that he established when he was on the earth is now on the earth again and it is this church, restored by Joseph Smith. I know Joseph Smith is a true prophet of God. I know that because of Him I am lucky to now have the restored gospel in my life and I now have the opportunity to share it with others. I know that Jesus Christ and Heavenly Father are living beings who love us so much. They want us all to live righteously and make good decisions so we can return back to their presence. I know that the Book of Mormon is another testament of Jesus Christ and when we read the Book of Mormon we can receive a witness of its truthfulness. Because of the Book of Mormon we literally know more about Jesus Christ and his divinity, life, and power than anyone else on the face of this earth. I am so grateful for the gospel in my life and for the experiences I get to continue to have. I love this gospel with my whole heart and soul. I will always be a disciple of Jesus Christ and i'm grateful to be His follower.
Thank you for the prayers, the love, and the beauty you bring into my life. I'm so grateful for you all. Thank you for being you. Remember how much I love you.
Mahal ko kayo,
Sister Barton
PS. Happy Valentines Day!
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