WEEK #89 - "Heaven" Week

Every single week I have to check the previous weeks email and check which week it is haha. I am very forgetful.

Things that I've forgotten on my mission:

-my helmet
-my keys
-my name tag
-my towel
-toiletries
-my wallet
-my phone
-my belt
-my tie
-my pen (very crucial on the mission)
-my companion (not good)
-to pay for a meal (don't worry, I payed the next day)
-the fact that I'm a missionary and I've been living in Malaysia for almost two years haha.

I'm sure there's more but I already forgot what I've forgotten haha.

Welcome to Sibu Jaya 


On the road again with Elder Okelberry

Monday was great! We went to a rice patty in the middle of nowhere and met some Iban grandma and grandpa's harvesting their rice. Amazing.

Rice!!!!! I will probably be eating that soon. 

We visited a member, Sister Entayang. Her children were there too. Her husband recently passed away, and helped remind her of the pervious truths of the plan of salvation. Many of us have heard the phrase, "till death do you part." We believe that family relationships can be perpetuated beyond the grave, creating an everlasting bond. Through following Jesus Christ and His Church, the plan of happiness is made possible. Throughout the lesson we asked her children their testimony of the Book of Mormon and the 3 kingdoms of glory. They all gave wonderful testimonies. At the end of the lesson we found out that NONE OF HER CHILDREN WERE MEMBERS. They gave such great answers though😂 Now it's Elder Okelberry and I's privilege to complete their family.

The jungle trek

For some odd reason, this past Thursday must've been a "pitty the Elders day" because everyone was extremely nice to us. There were no slamming of doors, glares, shouting, spitting, or swearing! In fact, when we knocked one door, this man came out of his house. Instead of shaking our hands, he opened the gate and said, "come in!" Later that night another man saw us from the window, came outside and welcomed us in. These were two very nice families that now have the full gospel in their lives. 😊

The "come in!" family 

Saturday must've been the "enough pitting the Elders Day" because EVERY APPOINTMENT WE HAD FELL THROUGH. People weren't interested, no one was answering, and more. There are a lot of good and bad days.

The storm is here

Looking at houses! 

Sunday sealed the deal. As we were walking by a group of houses, I saw a deer head and immediately walked into the house😂🦌 The family was great. The father was just about to get retired from the Army and the mother worked for the hospital. We are excited to work with them.

Well, transfer news came out! I am moving! Crazy right?

It's in a town called Mukah. I've gone on a couple of exchanges there. It is the only outpost in the entire mission, meaning there are no missionaries around us for daysssss. I will finish my mission there. My new companion is Elder Vijayakumar, a local Indian from Malaysia. I get to learn more tamel! Thanks for all your support, see you next week!

Look at our mtc group! Have I changed?