"Wildlife"

From saucer-sized spiders, to hives in the apartment, to daily sitings of cockroaches, and more, "wildlife" is a part of daily life.

The Beauty of the Philippines!

The Philippines is a beautiful country - here are a few pictures that show off the diversity and beauty that were enjoyed on prep days.

Happiness in Missionary Work!

Missionary WORK!!

If these pictures are any indication, I'd say he's put a few miles of walking on those shoes!

I had to show the desk - neat, orderly, organized - this mom is loving that!

First Baptism!!

My first baptism was a nine-year-old girl named Sherrizah Albis. Probably the best way I could have celebrated Valentine's Day! We took pictures, sang, prayed, heard talks from two speakers on Baptism and the Holy Ghost, and then did the baptism. I wasn't nervous until I stood up to leave, but when we both were in the font, I remembered what to say and was calm and said it right and did it right (hair and all!), so it was very good. The best part was her face as she came out - a huge smile, which doesn't happen a lot because she's really shy. She smiled huge after she came out and as she went to change. I felt really good - the spirit was so stroong afterward. The water was cold, of course, yet I felt nice and warm the whole rest of time!

Pictures!

Family of investigators and wedding he attended.

Gordon C. Smith, Mission President, and his wife with Zach in the Philippines.

We received a letter at the end of December 2008 stating "Your son is assigned in the Daet Zone, to labor in the San Vicente Daet area. His companion is Elder Samuel Robertson. ... This is a wonderful mission, and your son is in for one of the greatest experiences of his life. With your support and encouragement, he will mature and progress beyond your expecations. He will develop a great love for his fellow missionaries, as well as for the people we serve and bless.