Family, first things first..
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my sister, Shelby! And
HAPPY FATHERS' DAY to my dad! They are my greatest sister and dad.
No doubt. By default. And by being the best.
This week Elder Madsen goes home! ...Wow! We've
been companions for 6 months now. Do you realize how long that is?
...Half a year! That like, never happens. Usually
three months is the max. We doubled it. And it was so great.
Just imagine, every great experience I've written about since
last December has been with Elder Madsen. So yes, it'll be weird to drop
him off at the airport on Wednesday. And as soon as he walks into the
airport terminal, the new arriving missionaries walk out - life presses on.
Highlights of the week... 1) We had a special
stake conference where it was normal Saturday sessions but then on Sunday the
stake president was the first to speak, and after him we tuned into a broadcast
for about half the Philippines. Vern was there so this was great because
it was general authorities including Elder Cook (apostle) speaking in English.
Elder Teh (Filipino, used to be Area President here) talked about the
conversion of a homeless guy so that was good with Vern. He said to a
member of the stake presidency after the conference "I'm on my way to your
baptism!" Just not sure when that'll be... 2) At stake
conference, I got to see a bunch of members from Pilar! I was there last
year from June-July (seems like yesterday). They are in Legazpi stake as
well. 3) I'm giving my all and loving it all the way. I'm
really, really happy.
Love you!
Elder Shane Brown
Pictures -
Yes, the guys on the motorcycle are carrying a
pig. Happens all the time.
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