Sunday, May 25, 2008

More Pics

A few kids on the street had a guitar. We were passing by on our way home, stopped and played a few tunes for them. It was a blast.
Gapusan Family except for Tatay. He was at work. That is nanay on the left then Teddy Boy, Billy and Normi.
So solid. Paralyzed from the waiste down and his family lifts him into a trike every week to go to church. Such the man. He is a Lakers fan though and was rubbing it in that they beat the Jazz. In every other area he is a good guy. He reminds me of dad. Never complains, such strong faith, so close to his father in heaven.
That is our ward mission leader Bro Wilfred with the stripes and Bro Allen in white. We went on a split on sunday and took this picture outside our apartment when we met back up as a last memory before I leave sta maria.

Sta Maria

McDonalds, Wow! Some of the happiest and most americanized times of my life.
Elder Zafra's idea. He's a funny guy.
Sister Cypress. She will be getting baptized on the 31st. She is nervous E. Zafra wont be able to get her back out of the water. Im sure everything will be fine.

Some cute kids.

Sunday, May 4, 2008

Ninja Swards




I dont really have time to give an explanation, but the pictures pretty much explain themselves. I think we had a little bit too much fun pretending to be ninja turtles.

Service Project




Our service project Sat. morning was awesome. We chopped up these big old dried up coconut tree leaves using our samari swards. The sison family should have enough fire wood to cook at least a few pots of rice. Although I suffered 3 painfull blisters on my right hand, a lassuration on the left leg, and a sun burn on the back of my neck where my collared shirt usually covers, the experience as a whole was a success. After we finished they couldnt let us leave without treating us to a few coconuts picked out of the tree in thier back yard. I cant help but feel like tom hanks in cast away everytime I drink coconut milk, but I'm actually aquiring a taste.

Nalvo Beach

Im standing right in front of one of our investigators houses. We didnt catch this picture just right, but the sunsets here are often outstanding. I love being able to work right on the ocean. Beautiful!

Sison Family

Beautiful family portrait with the missionaries present. Have I already told you that I love this family? Well now the fact is established. They are great- had to post another picture with them.