I guess he was way busy during his P-day because this is what we got. He wrote his mission president and simply copied and pasted into this email. I guess that is a good thing.
President,
This week has been one of learning and great joy for me.
First of all, Satan has been really attacking me this week. Telling me that I do not have a testimony, my Tagalog is getting worse and that I am not a successful missionary. Well he almost got to me. But Heavenly Father has given me strength to overcome my adversity through prayer and through other missionaries and members.
Second, I really did not want to move areas. I was just starting to get close to the members in Rosales and I loved it there. I have had a change of heart. What I have found here in Malimpec is something far greater!! Its where the Lord needs me to be. I am thankful for the Lord and his great knowledge.
Third, I have found how the spirit works with me. It has made the biggest difference in everything. I had been looking past the mark for what I thought the spirit was. I now see the joy in serving. I now see that what I am doing is the most important thing I could be doing. I am soo much happier. President it has been a life changing week.
I can say that Elder Bird and I have had lots of success. We have taught 28 lessons to over 40 of Heavenly Father's precious children. Some of them have not received the Gospel yet or have forgotten and/or lost their way. We had an excellent sacrament meeting with 8 investigators and 12 Less actives in attendance. It makes me so happy that I am able to see it this way now! Heavenly Father's love has changed me for the better. I have felt his love and I want to give it to all of his children.
Fourth, the scripture you gave me when we had our first interview, Heleman 3:35, its coming true. I can see my faith growing everyday, so is my humility. I trust in him with all my heart. I am letting him change me to be, Heavenly Father's Best Elder Bigelow.
I thank you for your Strength. I love you President.
This week has been one of learning and great joy for me.
First of all, Satan has been really attacking me this week. Telling me that I do not have a testimony, my Tagalog is getting worse and that I am not a successful missionary. Well he almost got to me. But Heavenly Father has given me strength to overcome my adversity through prayer and through other missionaries and members.
Second, I really did not want to move areas. I was just starting to get close to the members in Rosales and I loved it there. I have had a change of heart. What I have found here in Malimpec is something far greater!! Its where the Lord needs me to be. I am thankful for the Lord and his great knowledge.
Third, I have found how the spirit works with me. It has made the biggest difference in everything. I had been looking past the mark for what I thought the spirit was. I now see the joy in serving. I now see that what I am doing is the most important thing I could be doing. I am soo much happier. President it has been a life changing week.
I can say that Elder Bird and I have had lots of success. We have taught 28 lessons to over 40 of Heavenly Father's precious children. Some of them have not received the Gospel yet or have forgotten and/or lost their way. We had an excellent sacrament meeting with 8 investigators and 12 Less actives in attendance. It makes me so happy that I am able to see it this way now! Heavenly Father's love has changed me for the better. I have felt his love and I want to give it to all of his children.
Fourth, the scripture you gave me when we had our first interview, Heleman 3:35, its coming true. I can see my faith growing everyday, so is my humility. I trust in him with all my heart. I am letting him change me to be, Heavenly Father's Best Elder Bigelow.
I thank you for your Strength. I love you President.
This week like I said to my President, has been life changing. So many stories and so many experiences have changed the way I look at everything. I feel like I am on a cloud right now!! The spirit is so key for everything and anything!!
I love the Savior and I know he loves you too!! He knows you and wants to give you his blessings, all you have to do is let him in.
I love all of you!!!
Elder Bigelow
Elder Bigelow what a wonderful missionary you are! Your testimony is very heartfelt and inspiring. I found your blog while searching for the mission presidents email address. I was excited to see that you are serving in my son's last area of Malimpec. I was also very excited to see that you must have replaced my son as Elder Bird's companion! Haha it's a very small world. My son, Elder Uhi, loved Elder Bird and said he is an amazing missionary. You are very blessed to have him as a companion. My son has been transferred to Aguilar. Good luck and my the Lord be with you on your mission! Please tell Elder Bird "hi" from Elder Uhi's family. Thanks!
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