Palayan is a beautiful place, it is kind of close to Aurora. One of the areas in our zone is in the same province as Aurora, and is the only other area besides my previous one that has a beach in the whole mission. We went there for Pday today with the couple missionaries here. It was fun! we just kind of chilled, ate, and took pictures. They speak strait Tagalog here.
That's so cool to hear about everyone preparing for missions back home. Mom, Missionary work is the best ever! It is so hard to believe my hump day is here... it feels like I just got here yesterday actually. Please tell Sister Buell Hi for me! How are they doing?
Thanks mom :) Lately I haven't really had the time to get too homesick. I always miss you and the girls, but being out here I've realized the reality of eternity. I think about you all the time. You are part of everything I am mom, because of the example that you've been. We are a forever family after all :). There are times when I get down, but The Savior knows me, and has strengthened me in ways that I can not express in words to you or Him. I'm so grateful that He atoned for us; it's really the only way. :) Thanks for showing me the way to Him!
I'll do my best to be strong mom! You too, k? I love you too :) I sent some pics. I actually didnt notice when I bought the camera, but it only runs on microSD cards. It's probably about halfway full now, I'll just worry about buying a new card when I need it :) No worries. I got the music you sent mom! Thank you :) I sure love you, it was a perfect ST Patrick's day present. You are the best!
The work this week has been full of difference. Everyday is new here, It's hard to know where to begin this week. It's been good. Elder Adao and I are working hard and looking for miracles everyday. It's such a privilege to have an opportunity to work with him. Not one day has been the same as the last in our quest in Palayan.
There are many things that I truly enjoyed about this week. On Wednesday we were able to find a new family who have actually been members of the church for quite some time. They became less-active because they live too far away, but were surprised when we actually came to visit them. At first the mother hesitated and seemed skeptical to talk to us, but realized that the fellow-shipper we had brought with us was one of her friends from when she was baptized around 10 years ago. She has two children ages 11 and 13 who seem interested and whom she wants to help to be baptized. We've found success and a boost in our confidence as we continue to OYM those with cars. On Sunday, we happened to meet with the husband of a referral from a member. He was super interested and believes that our message is true. We invited him to pray and will be following up with him next week! After having born witness of the Restoration so many times, you'd think it would get old after a while. It doesn't though, it's true.
I performed that surgery on my own toe this week because the pain was getting to bad haha... It hurt but it feels a lot better now and is healing great! It's actually pretty much a miracle, I just kind of got a feeling of what I should do, and did it. The constant pain that was in my foot is now gone. I'm a happy man. I'm doing fine and healthy mom, I'm actually gaining weight somehow... you might be happy about that. Don't worry about me though, I love you and pray for you always!
Love,
ELder Blackham
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