Week 40 - Gave out Clothing

Magandang umaga po! Kumsta po kayo dyan? :)

Jessica at the Mission President's home for
Sister Leadership Training

Eating a yummy lunch

Jessica is in the center of the third row back
Philippines Olongapo Mission - Dinalupihan Zone

Ok so first things first, DEVON! CONGRATUALATIONS on your mission call!!!!!! ahhhhhh Boise Idaho?? No way! That's awesome! You are so gonna rock it over there :) I wish I could have been there to see you open it, but i'm so proud of you bro and I'm super excited to both be out on our missions serving the lord :) Marissa you're next ;) haha

Ok so guys it's been another busy busy week here in Lubao but man I just love it here! The people are just so nice here and so prepared to hear the gospel. Our area is massive right now and its a little challenging to manage at times, but it's good because it keeps us busy and focused. We have to be super aware of the time and always moving to get to our next appointment. But hey, no complaints there right? :) The work is really progressing here, we have 7 baptisms coming up at the end of February and early March and each one of them are SO excited for their special day. 

Another exciting thing that happened this week was that I received the packages of clothes you all sent over (they are HUGE!) and I had the opportunity to distribute them out to needy families here who don't have the money to buy clothes for their families. Oh my gosh I don't know if I've ever had so much hugs or affection in my entire life! These people were just so humble and so grateful for something as simple as a clean t-shirt for their child or a new skirt that they can now wear to church. I was truly touched by the outpouring of love and gratitude from the Philippine people here in Lubao. I told them from where I got the clothes and they told me to tell all who was involved in the donation of these clothes a big thank you for your goodness and kindness to them or in their own words " Marami maraming salamat po, nagpapasalamat po kami para sa inyong kabutian at kabaitan sa amin."  

taken by Ernesto at church on 2/10/14

also taken at church on 2/10/14

photo of children that received new clothes from our donations

Jessica and Sister Paciano on the bus on their way to an appointment

This mission has truly  opened my eyes to a different world and I know I will be forever changed because of the experiences I have had here. I love the Filipino people, I love the gospel, and I love my Savior Jesus Christ who makes everything possible :) Mahal ko kayo and just keep living everyday with a smile :) We truly do have so much to be grateful for. 

Love you all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ingat po palagi!

Love,

Sister Lowe