Not a ton to update on this week. I am still learning the names of all the people we teach and all the kids that constantly follow me around saying "sis!" over and over. So so cute. We have had no crazy amazing experiences yet to share but I know they will come as I figure out what is going on(: But one thing of note- is that my trainer and I "transitioned" this week. Which means, I started teaching the lessons with her instead of her talking the whole time and then me sharing a testimony at the end. Well, she ended up telling me that that usually happens after SIX WEEKS. Hahaha so apparently I am moving kinda fast. Because I asked to do it after 4 days in the field. So yeah that has been super awesome to have more of a voice. I know the more I speak, the more I will learn. I owe my trainer, Sister De Leon, one peso if I speak in English, so yeah I don't do that anymore. So it is weird to do it in my emails. I wish I could write in some hiligaynon but there's not even a way to translate hahah. Oh hiligaynon.
This weekend was "district" conference because they have a district here not a stake. But it was super awesome and I was able to fill a couple pages with notes even though it was all in Ilonggo!
This morning, we went on a hike at a resort here called "Tinagong Dagat" or "Hidden Sea" and holy smokes I was in aweeeee. Of course, I took too many pictures that I can't even upload cause the computers here are so slow but eventually, you will see how beautiful it was. I read my scriptures on top of the viewing point and wow just so good. Something about being closer to God physically is so special when reading Scriptures.
In my reading, Alma 26:12 states that, "Yea, I know that I am nothing; as for my strength I am weak; therefore I will not boast of myself, but I will boast of my God, for in his strength I can do all things; yea, behold, many mighty miracles we have wrought in this land, for which we will praise his name forever." This just really jumped out of the page at me. I am weak. I have very little strength a lot of the times. But I do know that through God, I am strong. I will rejoice in His power and His grace, for it is He that brings might miracles into the life of men. Not me. Everytime I try to rely on my own strength, I find myself tired out and weak. But when I rely on His strength, I find the amazing tender mercies in every part of my day that He is constantly sending down. I love Him and am do thankful for all He does constantly for me, even though He has so many children to worry about, He still takes time for me everyday. And that is pretty amazing if you ask me.
I love yall and miss yall!!!
Sister Robertson
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| This is a cute family that we taught. Adelina is the mom and she's so cute and laughs at my english! |
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| Here is a pic of the insaneeee rain. I couldnt capture the intensity of it of course, but yeah it was nuts. |
