And so, here's my weekly update! Freak! I'm out in the mission field. A
lot has happened this week.... Where should I start.... Okay, just an
hour after our last temple session, my Mom, and my bestfriend's family
surprised me. I thought they postponed their visit. Pres. Taylor
permitted it because my Mom is a nonmember. So, my companion and I spent
some time with them. That was the day before our flight, April 25,
Wednesday.... After that, Pres. Taylor toured my mom around the MTC
while me and my companion prepared for our very first real teaching
appointment to a real investigator. I really got prompted by the Spirit
to do it so I asked Pres. Taylor's permission and he said, "Sure, that's
what we do".
So yeah, we taught our Mom. I know it's nerve-racking but the Spirit
guided both my companion (E. Visitacion) and I throughout the lesson.
Well, it was really emotional. I made my companion commit my Mom to get
baptized and she said YES! Freak! The Spirit was just so strong. I can't
even believe I did it. My companion told me we did great because it's
kinda hard to teach someone from your own family. I know it's the Spirit
that helped us. In closing, we got my Mom to pray. And it made me cried
because it's my first time to hear my Mom pray from her heart. First
time in 21 years! I'm so happy. I'm so happy.
Anyways, the 26th came. We prepared for our departure for our missions. I
love my District, my roommates (E. Aloc and E. Collado) and my
companion (E. Visitacion). We are just so close. We even had a bit of
reunion in the airport. Hahahaha.... After that, we're good to go. We
rode our flight (my 1st time to ride and airplane!). Freak! The view was
so great! The islands, the sea, the clouds, everything! As for our
landing, freak! It's like a roller coaster ride! Hahaha.... So, no
worries. I'm fine with it.... Although it was a bit bumpy. Hahaha...
We went to SM City CDO, ate lunch, then to the Mission Office for our
Orientations. Then interviews with Pres. Hernaez. Went to the Hotel
where we spend the night. Morning came and we had Testimony Meeting and
Area Assignments. So, I got assigned with E. Botero (The Aguiton Family
knows him). He's from Albay, BIcol. We're out here in Jimenez Ward,
Oroquieta. It was an exhausting 6-hour ride. But guess what... At least I
had a complete trip. First, by air to go here in CDO. Then we rode a
bus then a barge! So it was by air, by land and by sea! Cool!!!!
Hahahaha....
First days were my adjustment days. I'm really out. But, I just realized
I'm here in Mindanao where people speak another language I'm not
familiar with. But, the Spirit was there to help me. I know this sounds
weird but I really can understand them.... Right now I can speak
Cebuano. And whenever I speak to people, I feel the Spirit's help. You
know, that burning in the bosom. It's just great! I have talked to a lot
of people here already. Even the other Elders, the people here and my
batchmate (E. Villanueva) were surprised on how I can speak Cebuano...
It's all because of Him. I was preparing for an attribute sharing and I
shared about Faith. That's why my faith increased and my trust in Him as
well. I can do these things because of Him...
So, that's all for now... I'll be sending pictures bit by bit 'coz
uploading is a bit of a hassle. Anyways, I know that this is the Lord's
work. I have a testimony of it. I love this work. I love the Gospel.
This is truly the best 2 years! I'm so thankful for everything. I love
all of you! In the name of Christ. Amen.
Love,
Elder Dimazana
Philippines Cagayan De Oro Mission
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