We also got the opportunity to
work with one of the AP's. He is awesome. He leaves the mission in like
6 days, but he still works every second that he has. I learned a lot
about how we don't get to choose who gets to hear the gospel. A lot of
the time, I will just walk by people and politely say "hi." But, Elder
Hollister would not let that happen. We talked to every single person
that we past and it was awesome. I realized how easy it really is to
talk to people. Rarely will people reject a short message about Christ.
We
also had a cool experience when we went to the hospital. We went to
give a blessing to a member from one of the other wards. She is not from
our area, but, we are the closest Elders to the hospital. So, we went
to try to find them. At the hospital, at the Pediatric section, there is
just a long hallway that is lined with beds on both sides. It is kind
of crazy. But, we went to give a blessing to a young boy. We gave him a
blessing right there in the hallway. As we were walking out, this guy
came to us and asked if we could bless his son too. We didn't know if
that is exactly allowed because the handbook says that we can't "solicit
help at hospitals." So, we made a quick call and they said that since
we didn't really solicit the help and the guy had just asked, we were
allowed to. They guy was awesome. He said "I know that we aren't of the
same faith, but I respect everything you do and I know that you have the
power to do something good for my son." His faith was awesome. We gave
him a blessing, handed him a pass-a-long card and told him to get in
contact with the missionaries back in his home town.
For
those of you who saw on the news the earthquakes here in the
Philippines, don't worry. I didn't feel the quakes and they didn't do
any damage to the area that I serve. The prayers are felt though for all
those that were affected.
That is gonna just about do it. I love you all and send lots of prayers your way.
Love Elder Thomas
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