Joy Filled Days!

The happiness shines through in these pictures as baptisms are being performed, both in the eyes of the person being baptized, as well as yours. What a blessing you are people of the Philippines as you share the Gospel!

Chrstimas Call

It was so good to hear your voice at Christmas! We had a few problems with getting everything set up with Skype but finally, after about 45 minutes, we got things working. We were not able to see you, but you saw us! You had just moved to your new area, getting settled there. It was fun to just chat and laugh with you ... It was shorter than usual but we loved being able to be with you for awhile. It was our favorite Christmas gift!

"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!