Hello again my wonderful family and friends!!
So yes, transfers happened. We added one
more sister to our apartment, Sister Codangos (now companions with
Sister Abonitalla, and I am now officially companions with Sister
Paloma. So we are continuing the second half of the 12 week training
program for her. She is super magaling (skilled) though, so I feel like
she's training me sometimes. I am super excited for this transfer
though. It feels good to be in a twosome. Threesomes can be awesome,
too, but they can also be very challenging. Sister Paloma and I have set
some good goals, and we are very open with each other. Our area, New
Manila and Galas, is a very challenging area. Last transfer we were
combined with two other areas, so we had a lot of appointments. Right
now we have two investigators in our areas, and neither of them are
really progressing as well as we'd like. They have a hard time keeping
commitments. Jessica, you mentioned some of the hardest times
in your mission were when the people you loved so much stopped
progressing because of their agency. You are so right. It is very sad
and sometimes frustrating because we can see what a wonderful life they
would have with the gospel in their lives and how much happier they
would be, but they struggle to just take a small step of faith. We have a
few less-actives in our area, but they aren't progressing very well,
either. I feel like the past missionaries in this area were a bit
relaxed and most of the less-actives see missionaries just as friends
who they can relax and hang out with. We're trying to change the feeling
of the area, so it's taking some patience, hard work, and prayers. This
transfer is going to take a lot of faith and prayers and fasting. I
know there are people here that are ready to hear the gospel of Jesus
Christ, we just have to find them. Heavenly Father is preparing His
children to hear the gospel. We have come across several people
already that said they'd be willing to listen to our message. Some are
sincere, some are just being nice, and we get to put our trust in
Heavenly Father to be guided to the truly sincere people. Yes, it's very
hot and we're sweating tons every day, and often walk a ton, but the
work is still beautiful and fun. We are missionaries for The Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the restored church with the fullness
of the gospel here on the Earth! Sure, it's not easy to walk a long
ways and then be punted, walk another long ways and then be punted
again, but I'll take it and it is worth it because of the people we meet
in between. There are no accidents. The Holy Ghost is real, and I am
learning how to listen and follow His promptings. Heavenly Father loves
each one of His children so much.
General Conference was amazing as usual. It is so
amazing to listen to the Prophet of God and think, "His words are
literally the words of God being spoken to us." It's not just some
person speaking, but it is Heavenly Father speaking through his holy
prophets!! " "What I the Lord have spoken, I have spoken, and I excuse
not myself; and though the heavens and the earth pass away, my word
shall not pass away, but shall all be fulfilled, whether by mine own
voice or by the voice of my servants, it is the same" (D&C 1:38). I
love how incredibly clear Heavenly Father's instruction is to us. He is
straightforward and there is no way of misunderstanding. God loves us
and corrects us. He guides us and directs us. We are sooo blessed!! God
doesn't change. His gospel doesn't change, but times do. We receive
further instruction and protection from Him through His living prophets.
I am so grateful for this gospel.
I am so grateful to be a missionary for Jesus
Christ's church and to be His representative. It feels so amazing to be
able to share my testimony with my brothers and sisters every day.
I love you all and continue to pray for you.
Love,
Sister Harston
1. Us sisters at a Japanese restaurant, 'Zensho.' The Ugay family
took us sisters out to dinner for Sis. Ugay's bday! We are so
spoiled/blessed.
2. Tatay Jun's baptism!!
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