What a week! This week was really good. Im finally starting to get used to the food . :) However there is a food here called "ufi" and I love it but I think i'm allergic to it or something because every time I eat it I get so sick so I had to stop eating it! So funny story…..Me and my companion went to our fafanga last Monday to eat dinner. I was still really sick that day so I didn't eat anything. They came out with this huge plate of meat and it looked like pork and my companion LOVES pork so she just went to town. The family came out a couple minutes later with some Corned beef for me and said " We bought this for you because we know you probably don't want to eat the dog." My companions face when they said it was dog was so funny haha. Here in Tonga it is totally normal to eat dog and Ive heard its really good. My companion is from Tonga but she doesn't like to eat dog because people treat them like their pets and then eat them. Luckily we had to leave for a teaching appointment so my comp didn't have to eat anymore but as soon as we left we both just laughed because it was a dog haha! My district leader keeps telling me were going to make dog for P day and he's going to make me try it but we'll see!
On Saturday our investigators all got baptized!! Emeli, salesi, and Faleta! It was such a special day! Its such a great feeling seeing someone you've grown to love enter the waters of baptism. The spirit was so powerful and there was such a visible change in all 3 of their faces after being baptized. The light of Christ is definitely a special gift that we are all able to have when we strive for it. Yes Mom I absolutely Love my Mission President and his wife! Havelu is where sister Tuione grew up and so whenever they are in Havelu they come say hi and sister Tuione always texts us to see how i'm doing. She's always willing to bring me food to help my stomach. I love them! I also love my district! We have all gotten so close! They are awesome! My district leader is from New Zealand....Elder Talisa. The other elders are from Utah and one from Tonga. I go home with both of them in august 2018 so that will be fun! Also, you asked about my bed and sleeping. Im sleeping good, my back hurts like it usually does……the beds are so uncomfortable! But its okay :) Sometimes when i'm doing my ab workouts my back pops and it feels so good :) So all is well!
I hope you all had a Happy Easter! How great is it that we have a holiday to remember our savior and his Resurrection. Did you all get a chance to watch the Prince of Peace video? If not I strongly advise you to! I was able to watch it in the MTC before it came out. It is so powerful!! I just want to share how grateful I am for our Saviors atoning sacrifice. Being here on a mission has really strengthened my testimony and love for him. Missions are not always easy and Ive struggled more than I ever have before but because of his grace and mercy I am able to feel his love through the hard times. Each day is a new day! Remember to keep pressing forward! As Dad would say "You are Powerful Beyond Measure" That is so true. When i'm struggling I always think of that and remember the truth! Through him, our savior Jesus Christ we are all powerful. We have the ability to overcome anything. The blessings lie ahead! I love you all and i'm so grateful for all of your love and support. I can feel your prayers! They have strengthened me. Have an amazing week. Ofa Lahi Atu!
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SISTA SYLVESTER
My district
Baptism! :)
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