Where do I even start?! I think I might just be living in a dream. I can't believe I actually made it to the Philippines. These past couple of days have felt like an entire week. I just remember flying overhead Manila fighting the sudden urge of tears rising to my eyes. It has been the longest road getting to this point. We were picked up from the airport by President Carlos, he is one of the funniest people ever. The bus ride over to the MTC was so chaotic, but I loved every minute of it. Looking out the bus window I just felt overwhelming love and gratitude. I couldn't stop laughing when a Jeepney pulled up to the side of our bus and four or five Filipinos caught eyes with me and just stared, like an unbreakable stare! I waved and they gave me the biggest tooth filled grin I have ever seen. Their jeepney kept pulling up side by side over and over again as we made our way through the crazy, traffic filled streets of Manila and they just kept staring, which sent me into a fit of laughing, because I felt so awkward. Now that I think of it I should have had them smile for a picture ;) Yesterday we were making our way back to class after lunch (which was rice, yet again) only to be stopped by everyone making their way back outside and toward the gym for what was supposed to be an emergency meeting. A few minutes later we were surprised by the one and only David Archuleta. All of the little Filipina's around me were freaking out, which made my inner fan girl come out. He brought me to tears with some of the things he said, and shared. One thing in particular was that there would be hard, horrible days when all we can do is fall to our knees, and cry to the Lord for strength and help, but that is when miracles happen. I'm taking everything in one day at a time, and trusting everything will work as I keep putting my trust and Faith in the Lord. Love you all, and thanks for all the prayers and support. Palangga ta kamo Other interesting things that she wrote as we emailed back and forth for a minute:
This MTC here is so different from the Provo MTC. They feed us so much food, and we have a lot of free time, and class is a lot shorter. The rooms are a lot nicer too, and its so cool to see all the different people that are here, because it's the MTC for all of Asia so there are a whole lot of missionaries from the Philippine's, India, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, Mongolia, China, Bangladesh and a bunch of other places that I forgot. Everyone is so friendly, and just wants to stop and talk with you, probably too because I'm white and blonde lol. It's the funniest thing, anytime there is a devotional there are like three Filipina's that will come find, and sit with me every time. I love them! All the Illonggo speaking missionaries were on the other plane, so I got to meet them all at the MTC, and we've all made friends really quickly. Three of the sisters are also going to Bacolod. She and her companion were going to the Manila Temple today. She said you have to make a reservation 1st before going.
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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
#15 Sister Eliza Clark Corvallis, Oregon |