Day 260 Carcar, Philippines Transfer Week! I'm going to Apas!

Surprise! I'm transferring to Cebu city, as in city jud! AND Sister Robidillo is transferring too! (she's going to Negros, the other island :(. . .) AND our area is closing. WHAT?! We are being pulled out of CarCar! Everyone is soooo surprised because nothing is wrong with the area or anything else like that. The only thing is there are nine missionaries in one ward, which has been pretty demanding on the leadership with such small attendance. So they cutting it back to 6 missionaries. The other sisters in my apartment will be covering my area now. I feel sad that I only got a month with Sister Robidillo, especially since we were on fire and have incredible investigators, but this is what is best for the work at this point. We both feel like we have done our best and served with all our heart, might, mind, and strength. That's all we can do. And now the Lord needs us elsewhere. I was surprised to be transferred because I thought I would just stay in one area until I go back to Tacloban, but it'll be interesting to see how different the city is.

I have so enjoyed the time I've spent with Sister Robidillo. She is an incredible missionary in everyway and we are good friends. I learn so much from her example and how she cares so genuinely for everyone around her. She is so humble and sensitive to the Spirit. And of course, very obedient. I love her and will work to have the same unity in my next companionship.

We had an awesome lesson with a less-active/inactive family. We watched Together Forever---which turned out to be absolutely perfect for their needs. We had a very emotional and spiritual lesson about the importance of families and how they need to be our priority. Brother experienced a change of heart, allowed his wife to work with us, came to church, invited us for FHE, and worked with bishop in visiting other members! We pray his heart may continue to soften and prepare to enter the temple of the Lord.

I've been studying the importance of the sacrament and the sanctifying power of the Holy Ghost. If we worthily partake and renew our covenants, we become cleansed by the reception of the Holy Ghost. The sacrament is an ordinance we participate in each week. The Holy Spirit of Promise watches our hearts and actions to see if we are worthy to receive the blessings promised by renewing our covenants.

I know God loves us with a perfect love. He understands us completely and is waiting and longing to help us, if we but turn to Him and realize He has always been there.

Love you all. :)

I got to attend the family sealing of the Baran family!!!!