We have completed our two weeks at the MTC. It has been such a positive spiritual experience. The first week was dedicated to studying Preach My Gospel. The second week was devoted to learning the procedures for our specific tasks as Humanitarian Missionaries. It will be a challenge but we are up to it. Our association with other LDS couples of similar goals and values has been a highlight of our stay here. As has been interacting with the young Elders and Sisters. Sitting in a meeting with 2200 enthusiastic missionaries as they sing "Call to Serve" evokes such a strong spirit that it is overwhelming.
Tomorrow we leave for the Philippines. With layovers it will take us 30 hours of travel time, but only 19 actual hours in the air. It is not without a little apprehension that we leave our family, friends, and country for a strange land with different people and customs half way around the world. Never the less we take this leap of faith knowing that we are doing the Lords work and He will support us and watch over our loved ones.
Tomorrow we leave for the Philippines. With layovers it will take us 30 hours of travel time, but only 19 actual hours in the air. It is not without a little apprehension that we leave our family, friends, and country for a strange land with different people and customs half way around the world. Never the less we take this leap of faith knowing that we are doing the Lords work and He will support us and watch over our loved ones.
Good luck to you both. I am in awe of what you two are doing. I hope i get to see you there in May. God bless!
ReplyDeleteDear Smiths: Thank you for the gifts you left under our door. We so enjoyed your friendship. We are anxious to follow your blog and hear all your wonderful experiences with the best people on earth. I'm exercising around the block by the way! Please let us know if you run into Rizalyn Maravillo in Palawan and Delna Barbo in Borongon. Love, the Beechers
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