The fact that I'll be home soon has been slowly setting in,
especially this morning as I arranged my suitcases in preparation to
pack, but it still hasn't quite hit me all the way. I can hardly believe
this is my last week of missionary work in the mission field... Better
make it a good one! We probably won't be emailing next Monday, I might
shoot off a small one if I have time, but we'll be busy traveling to
Iloilo and then having interviews and maybe stopping by a few stores for
souvenirs before sleeping for the night. I'm excited to be back in
Iloilo so I can say "hi" to some of the members from my last area. We
have a dinner set up with one of the ladies there that I'll miss very
much.
My camera has lasted the whole mission! Surprising
indeed if you compare it with the average missionary. My comp is only
about 6 months and is already considering getting a new one because his
is having some problems. I've been trying to take a lot more pictures
lately, so it will be fun to be able to show them all to you when I get
back and to tell all the stories related to them.
The week was another trying one! I don't mean to be
negative or anything when I say it, but this sure has been one of the
most difficult areas I've been in. But we are really working hard and
still have the faith that the Lord will help us. I liked what Elder
Neilson said a few weeks ago when he quoted the Lord in the scriptures
"I can do my own work" or something was the line. It is comforting to
know that He is on our side!
