I hope this finds you happy and laughing!!:) The week was swell!! We had our first baptism here in Uitkijk, and it was an amazing experience. The spirit was so strong. We rented a bus and were able to have most of the family in attendance and it was rather wild. But I am so thankful for the Tapoh family. They have been so kind and loving to us. And we have now officially been labeled the favorite elders of all time in Uitkijk. Pretty leuk, eh? But I pray that the Lord blesses me with more baptisms as it was such an amazing experience!!
As far as the family home evening went, it was awesome. We talked about eternal families. I had to give a short toespraak on work within the family and according to the Jansens (senior missionary couple) my Dutch was not too bad!! It is getting better each and everyday I can understand most things that people say. ... It's the speaking my thoughts and feeling that is the problem but I make progress everyday of the week!!
My best experience thus far has to be the baptism. Seeing the change in her and the spirit I felt was amazing. My worst has been struggling with my personal conversion. I am still battling that process but I have a much better attitude now than I did before. And reading Bro. Robinsons letter really helped. I have been too hard on myself. I need to find that balance. But other than that things are great! I love it here, and I know things can only get better. I have many trials and challenges to overcome but what is life without a little struggle.
I bought a bible in SarananTongo today (the local street creole). I am excited to start slowly learning their language. Even though it will not be nearly as hard as Nederlands. But I have had some great success here in Uitkijk. And we have some great plans that will only help things get better!!!!
I am sorry that I can't send you a longer email.. The time is short and the inbox full. I will be sending pictures home soon in the mail. So be expecting them in a few weeks!! Ik houd van you mama!!!!
Met Lobi!
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