Maayong gab-i sa inyo tanan. This week was SO good, even though I'm pretty sure I'm always saying that. Isa ka day this week we were out walking to Nabinay, one of our far areas, when a young woman on a motor stopped and said, "Hey I'm a member!!" She had just gotten back from Manila and was baptized while she was there. She asked us right then and there if we could go to teach her family. Of course we couldn't pass by the chance and we continued heading in the direction we were going because she said her house was close by. It was so FAR! As in, We walked for another couple miles to the middle of no where when we finally reached her house. As soon as we stepped into her house her 75 year old Lola (Grandma) went insane. She was jumping up and down, squealing and almost in tears, because she was so excited to see two white American girls...probably the first time in her life. The whole time she would pet and kiss our arms. It was the funniest thing ever! Wednesday we went over to teach the Dolar family. THE ENTIRE fam, and it went so good. They are one special family. Tiy is so sweet, and jumped right on board with the Gospel after hearing his wife and kids testify that they know it's true. We found out that it was Jonas's birthday the next day, and he seemed a little down because they didn't have anything to celebrate. Side note, here in the Philippines birthdays are HUGE, but it can be a burden, especially if a family barely has the money to get by day by day. So, the next day we bought a big cake and a basketball and brought it to their house early, so we could hide it there until later that night for Jonas. We scared Marissa as we came around the side of the house because she wasn't expecting us, but as soon as she saw what we brought, she and her mother-in-law had tears running down their cheeks. I have never felt so happy, or seen so much gratitude from someone for something that was as simple as a little cake and ball. Jonas's smile later that night made it even more worth it. I Love them so much. Later Saturday night we got transfer calls, and even when I knew what was coming and that I'd transfer, it still hurt, because I love this area and the people. I have loved getting to see the progression from day one until now. This week we had 10 people come to church, it was a little bittersweet haha.
I'm transferring to Bacolod and Sister Christensen from San Diego is my new companion. (I'm not sure how this is going to work because I've never been to the big city before....pray for me haha) I know Heavenly Father's plan is perfect no matter what it is, or if we understand. I'm ready to put my trust in Him in this next adventure. I know He is always there and hears and answers our prayers! Palangga ta kamo! Sister Adams
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Sister Emily Adams
Philippines Bacolod Mission April 18, 2018-October 2019 Mailing Address
Sister Emily Adams
Philippines Bacolod Mission Galo St. between Lacson & Mabini Brgy.22, Bacolod City 6100 Negros Occidental Philippines Archives
January 2020
Companions Provo, Utah MTC
#1 Sister Anna Wilde From Dallas, Texas Taylor, Arizona
#2 Sister Jamie Stuart (trainer) Pleasant Grove, Utah & #3 Sister Kendall Richards Idaho Falls, Idaho Show Low, Arizona
#4 Sister Brooke Casebolt Roy, Utah Manila, Philippine's
#5 Sister Perry Serving in the Iloilo mission from Fiji Sagay, Philippines
#6 Sister Lauren Schenk (Trainer) Syracuse, Utah Sagay, Philippines
#7 Sister Ashley Ellis Highland, Utah Pulupandan, Philippines
#8 Sister Andrea Camille Sales Isabela, Philippines Hinigarin, Philippines
#9 Sister Castillo Sta. Cruz Zambalis, Philippines. Hinigarin, Philippines
#10 Sister Natalie Miner Pleasant Grove, Utah Cadiz, Philippines
#11 Sister Kate Blakeslee Meridian, Idaho Bacolod, Philippines
#12 Sister Kalyx Christensen San Diego, California Bacolod, Philippines
#13 Sister Stephanie Garcia Pangisan, Philippines Bacolod, Philippines
#14 Sister Santa Barbara Marikina, Manila, Philippines Bacolod, Phililppines
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