It's really weird and really kind of humbling working here in Metan... I know without a doubt I'm supposed to be right here... I meet soooo many people that I KNOW not really know like "Oh your name is Phil and you like dogs..." No... thats just creepy. But many people have questioned me this week...
"Do I know you? I swear we've met before.... There's something different about you."
And I feel the EXACT same way.... Do I know these people?
Well yes... Obviously they're my brothers and sisters... but when you think about it... We actually did know alot of our neighbors before we came here. All are children of God... Just like we know our siblings and our parents here in the earth... we know our family in heaven also. It's really humbling to remember the sacred privledge I have to work with and help these children of God.. I can't really explain... But my heart is just full of love for God who trusts me to help his other children, and for the people here.
There's nothing like living in a foreign country and really getting to know the people. Im in their homes, part of their family, I see it all and how can you not be full of love. These people are the best. And upside... Spanish is ALOT easier... yay! So now I can actually understand these children of God...hahahaha
This week I met a 91 year old Jehovas Witness out just hoeing down the lawn... and her name is Juana. We chatted about God.
I met another lady, Celicia and she's Catholic and she accepts everybody into her house, looking for who can tell her where God is. She told us in our first lesson with her we were meeting in vain... because she hasn't found the answer yet. She hasn't found the Church of Jesucristo.
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| their version of a corndog. haha |
And we also contacting a lady Aurora in the streets. We went to her house, sat down and drank yogurt with her, saw her bible from a different religion she was reading and came to find out she is a member. This happens alot. hahaha But shes been inactive for 29 years.
We find and meet really different people... but the point is. IT's the same God we believe in. THE EXACT SAME! I mean... not when we talk to the Chinese people here, because their Buddhists... but almost everyone! hahahaha But's its the same God and sometimes we forget how similiar we all are.
You all should read the talks... "The Call to be Christlike" Elder Holland
and "Follow the Path of Happiness" Bishop Gerald Clausse
And sidenote.... The dog was following us FOREVER!! So I now carry my spray deodrante like pepper spray. The poor thing is terrified of it. hahahaha It might be the spray or the crazy look in my eyes.... Im not sure..hahahah But its a good pepper spray.. Especially when we're walking in the streets and the lights go out because of the storm and we're in a iffy area... hahaha I have my "pepper spray" for the heat, dogs, and creepers. hahahaha
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I love you all!!! Thanks for the letters and the love!!!
Hermana Bower
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| shes sick so she had to pee in a cup.. and shes never done it before. Im a good friend and laughed in her face and took the pic. Im building her confidence. or bringing it down. but whateves! MEMORIES! hahahaha Things happen in Argentina |
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