I have never been so not in my life, but the new area is really great. I am enjoying my new area and there is a lot of work to be done. I soon found out that although my area has seen a little bit of progress over the last months, it is not where it should be. I am here to work hard, be obedient, and do my best. Sister Bagonbon is a ton of fun to work with. She is from Mindanao and is Visayas speaking, but her Ilocano is amazing. She also plays piano and shares many interests with me- it's literally a match made in heaven.
Some fun facts about the new area:
-There are
about 1 million children. We have a secret handshake. I am often seen
holding hands walking down the street. Filipino children love giant
and white Americans.
-Everyone keeps telling me I am an "angel sent from heaven" because
I am so white. I feel like I am in my first area all over again.
-It smells like fish everywhere because that is the only real profession here.
I am glad that I believe in miracles. I am putting
my faith in the Lord and working my hardest. I will see miracles. I
know it.
Learn more about the gospel spreading in Asia:
https://www.lds.org/prophets-and-apostles/unto-all-the-world/gospel-light?cid=HPTU042214727&lang=eng
Love you all!
Sister Leah Copeland
Philippines Laoag Mission
Brgy. 50 Buttong, Airport Avenue
Junction Tangid Road, Laoag City 2900
Ilocos Norte, Philippines
Philippines Laoag Mission
Brgy. 50 Buttong, Airport Avenue
Junction Tangid Road, Laoag City 2900
Ilocos Norte, Philippines
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