This was probably the hardest week so far. Argao, my new area, is not like Toboso. Toboso has about 40,000 peeps living in that area and a ward with about 150 active members (about 300 total) whereas Argao has 60,000 people and a branch of about 80 members and 50 are active; big difference in the wards and in population. Argao is also a city area. There is not much visible poverty here as compared to Toboso where there wasn't much visible wealth!
We do not have a
teaching pool here so we spend almost ALL DAY going door to door saying,
"Hi, we are missionaries from the Church of Jesus Christ and we would like
to share a little message with you." And receive the response, "Oh
no, we are busy. Thanks...” This is how my week went as well as Christmas day.
We did have a little more luck on Christmas day than the other days because we
would read the birth of the Savior from Luke 2 and Matthew 2 (with all the
vestiges included- for those small group of you who would get that joke). I met
one person who wanted to bash us (on Christmas too!). I did well confounding
this man but ended up saying "Kita ta sa paghukom!" which translates
to "see you at the judgement!" MAN I WAS ANNOYED! Just the hardness
of the hearts of people is really annoying. But in the end we did share our
story with a few families and invited the spirit into their house so... mission
accomplished!
Yesterday was this day
of feast here and so EVERYBODY was feasting all day – sort of like American
Thanksgiving. We ate a lot. We also walked around all day trying to find
people. I swear that this whole area got deserted! There was hardly anyone
around! I believe they all went to parties and such, so yeah, that was fun. I
have literally spent all week knocking on doors.... BUT! We found one guy last
night who we shared our message with and it was a fantastic lesson! I sure hope
something good comes from that visit!
Last Friday I had
the chance to Skype home. It was the first time in 5 months that I had seen my
family. I had a nice 45 min long talk with them and it was great to see them.
It did make me miss them though and put me in a little bit of nostalgia but that’s
ok. It was great to see them again.
I walked around and
handed out these little toys to some of the members children. They were sure
happy to receive these small gifts! Also I made 2 new friends. They are two
sisters about the age of 7 and 8. Not sure why I have a knack with children but
I do and they really like me here. Kind of fun haha.
Well I hope you all had
a great Christmas! I sure had a long one - haha. I am 1/4 of the way done here!
Wow that was fast! And it is only getting faster. I wish the best for you back
at home!
(#CHRISTMASSELFIE)
(The full moon here on Christmas day
as it was over the ocean.)
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