Week 15: He got the Aaronic Priesthood and 62 Cockroaches!

Dear lovely souls,

This week went by fast and we have had very nice cool weather (comparatively speaking) due to the oncoming possibility of typhoons. Im not worried though and Im in the Lord's hands and it's all according to His will. 

My favorite investigator (I dont think we shoul dhave favorites) was baptized this past Saturday and he came to church in a white shirt and tie and even received the  Aaronic priesthood. I am so proud of him and the joy I feel after teaching him about our Heavenly Father's plan for him and the Restoration of Christ's gospel was so incredible. It was an incredible change to see this 18 year old boy go from uninterested to now having such a strong desire to serve a mission and enter the Lord's temple. I have to admit I am slightly sad I do not get to teach him any more, but the joy I feel in being part of his journey of taking the steps to be back in our HEavenly Father's and Jesus Christ's presence is so incredible. So much joy :) 

Miscellaneous: 
I've been told I look like a mermaid by multiple people at church and that my hair is gold haha. That's kind of new haha. 
We saw a pig that was alive by this small restaurant (Lechon Baboy place) and the next day we saw a pig that was roasted haha... definitely the same pig. Food is very fresh here :)
I am officially a handy man. I have fixed 2 of our fans in our apartment, my umberella and my toilet and my skirt hem. Its pretty great. 

Any who our cockroach meter is up to 62. 

love yall, talk to yall later. 
Sister Masters

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