June 27, 2011

silly scripture of the week is 2nd Kings 2:23-24. but instead of saying what they say, they are saying "hey joe"

one more baptism this week. her name is Lourdes Forrosuelo Atim Jumanguin. (the name is probably different now) we had her get married the day before her baptism because it was a live in (there are a lot of live ins in the Philippines) and the bishop who performed the wedding arrived AN HOUR AND A HALF LATE!!!! who does that?!?!? seriously... to a wedding... some people are extremely rude. but she's married now and baptized. which brings the total to 10 baptisms and just before my 6 month mark too.

one thing that they do about the names (which makes a lot of sense) is that they take the wife's maiden name and make it her middle name after marriage and they do the same with the kids. i'm thinking that i might do that when i get married.

so i'm down to 200 lbs. which is more than i was a few weeks ago. so i think that i've kinda leveled out a bit. i might have been a bit dehydrated that one day that i was 190. but i've gotten skinny, it's nice because i still have my muscles for now at least. many people have noticed that i've gotten skinnier but that's probably because i got fat in the

for packages, many people have had a hard time figuring out what to send me. i've recently received a package from my mom that had a few things that really didn't help... so i've made a list of things to ask yourself (mom) before sending.

can he buy it here? if so, then send money instead.

is it useful?

does it take up a lot of space?

is the price i'm paying for it worth the shipping cost?

can include anything else such as pictures or letters?

can i shove more stuff in the package somehow?

can i save room somehow?

does he already have it?

will he be able to use it?

is it good enough quality to work?

will he need something else to use it?

will he have the stuff needed?

he washes all his clothes by hand, will it be ok?

will it be helpful?

will it brighten his day?

will the things i'm sending last?

are the things i'm sending durable?

he will be walking all day, in rain and mud and dead things... is it durable?

are you sure?

be sure not to include top ramen. i don't need that, i'm in asia i have enough noodles. make sure that the things you are sending are durable, like socks. those should be VERY DURABLE. if you have any doubt, feel free to E-mail me about it. or you can also ask a nearby elder or return missionary. and please, write me before sending to see if i have or need it.