Pamilia! Thanks so much for all the prayers, and all you do for me. Michael, it is funny how a picture from your apartment can inspire....my companion thought that squatters/slums were only in the Philippines. When she saw that picture she was so surprised. It think it helped her understand that people in the Philippines aren't the only ones who suffer from poverty. A thought that came from General Conference (which we watched this weekend b/c of time difference), was that of gratitude. We must have an attitude of gratitude, and I wonder about the people in my area. Many of them are squatters, and are extremely poor. But some things popped into my mind: a) they have a roof over their heads, and a building to sleep in b) they have food to eat c) the Lord has brought the gospel into their lives d) they have their family....and the list could go on. The more we are grateful, the more we will receive. Attitude (and what we focus on) is of utmost importance, and makes all the difference!
Things are great with my companion....we are continually working on patience together. She gets tired of speaking English sometimes, but everything is great. She is very supportive, and I am so grateful for her.
Awww, no more tomatoes :(
Did you get a Daughters of our Kingdom mom? I am so excited they came out with it. I am sad they are not giving the sisters in the field one.!
Some Spiritual Thoughts of Mine
1) General Conference was AWESOME
2) Satan whispers to us that what we have and do is weird, but in reality it is the other way. It is weird that people do not have the Gospel, and are living their lives not centered around Christ.
3) Be like Christ (which should be #1)
4) I am the messenger of God, not the author. [What I say and prophesy to my investigators comes from God, not from me. I am working on a way to make this more clear.]
5) God does not waste the time of His servants. They may waste their time, but He does not because every moment is precious when it comes to the salvation of the souls of mankind. Lesson: always be on the errand of the Lord, and not a moment will be wasted. [I have seen this for myself. The Lord really guides us in everything.]
Well family, I love you so much and am continually grateful for you and all that we have. I have a bunch of pictures and David and Jacqueline's drawings all posted above my desk. They give me strength and comfort. Keep up the good fight! God is sooooooo aware of each of us, and wants us to be our best!
Kat
PS I am happy to make you look good. You make me look good too! I proudly bear the name of Biggs (or "mga malaki" in Tagalog :)
Scripture for plaque: I think Alma 36:24-25. This really encompasses the spirit of my mission.
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