Exchanges This Week

August 8, 2011

Sounds like a good week back there in Utah. Our week was alright too. Some good things, and some challenges.


So, we had two exchanges this week. I went with the elders in Handumanan 2, and that was fun-ish. The nice thing was that we live in the same house so I still got to sleep in my own bed. But the next day as soon as that exchange ended another was to begin, with the zone leader. That could have been way fun, because we were exchanging with Elder Hinckley's companionship, but because you can't leave two juniors alone (especially when one is a trainee), I went with Elder Garcia. He is way cool though and we had a great time.

It felt weird working in my own area after the two days of not being there. But the big things this week was the baptism of the two John-Johns. Well, it ended up being only one John-John... The other's family isn't really supportive, so long story short, he will get baptized, just maybe in a week of two.

The baptism was really good, or so I heard. We left and went to the other John-John's house. But we made it back as they were changing. John is a great convert. He is so ready to progress in the gospel. He has been progressing to baptism and now it is time to keep going, new goal: Celestial Kingdom! We are helping get the ward in place to help him, and all converts after him, stay active in the Church.

So, yeah that's it. AH, wait never mind. I think its funny that members ask about me. And as for "camp in the Philippines," it really does feel like you are camping some times. Most roads we walk down are dirt (well, mostly mud actually), wash your clothes by hand, hang dry (it stinks [literally and figuratively] when it rains all day), and many people live in houses that provide less protection from the elements than a tent does. Although, unless you have aircon, keeping warm at night is not a problem, keeping cool is.

I hope you think a lot of me while you are at scout camp, and of course I would love to come with you on outings next year!

Love from the Philippines!!

Elder Phelps!