Maayong aga, hapon or gab-i wherever you might be :) Wowzers this week was so good! Madamo nga mga miracles. I love Hinigaran so much! It's so beautiful, but the main reason is because of the people. I can't even tell you how much love I have for the people here, especially for those we are lucky enough to teach. Cool quick story, early in the morning on our way to District Council our favorite tricycle driver was there waiting at the gate of our subdivision. We jumped in and immediately he said he knew someone that wants to be taught by missionaries, and then asked if he could take us to him. As in, it took us a moment to register what he had just said, because we were so surprised. We became even more surprised when he took us to one of the largest houses I've seen here in the Philippines. A man came out, introduced himself, and asked if we could come back later that same day. Later he told us his sister is a member and had called earlier that week, encouraging him to find and meet with missionaries to learn more. He said that very same day he was out on His balcony, when he saw me, and Sister Castillo walk by down below him on the opposite side of the street. He said from then on, that whole week, he couldn't stop thinking about that coincidence, that he actually went searching for us, because he felt so strongly he needed to talk with us. He searched for that week, and in one last attempt, he talked to one tricycle driver saying, "if you ever see them, tell them I want to be taught. That same tricycle driver just happened to be the one person who is always driving us! Grabe gid. I was on the verge of tears the whole lesson from this sweet tender mercy from God, and because of how much he needs the Gospel in his life. Sam is the most successful man. He has the money to do whatever, or go where ever he wants in this world, but told us he's not happy. As we shared the message of the Restoration of the Gospel, he said he felt a happiness he hasn't felt in a long time. Sorry, that was supposed to be a quick story haha Also guess who we finally taught this week?? Yes yes Bevvs, along with Judito and Leobert. I love how seriously they take us, and our message. They've been reading the Book of Mormon, and I know without a doubt, they're testimonies are slowly growing. It makes we so sad they're moving to Manila the end of next month for work. I made them all promise to continue there, and until then, we'll continue to teach them. Gian and Gyhzer are seriously my favorite. Sometimes they remind me of a younger Sam and Elijah haha. They call us Manang (an endearment here for an older sister) they're the sweetest and are as strong as ever. I'm excited for May ll.
Because this week was Easter, I was more fully reminded of the Atoning sacrifice of our Savior. Especially here, because everything shuts down in honor of Him. I love the story in the New Testament of the woman who suffered with an issue of blood for 12 years. As she had faith, and reached out for the Savior, she was healed IMMEDIATELY. Jesus Christ waits for us to come unto Him. His arms are always outstretched, and as we come unto him healing begins immediately. Our trial isn't always taken away, but we are given the strength and comfort to keep going. I know that full healing comes in His own way and timing. I know He lives and loves you. Halong kamo pirme love 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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