I am still alive and I am doing good... I still don't know Tongan lol. The days are starting to merge together and time is flying! I am loving this work even though it is very difficult and it is very easy to get discouraged. Luckily my companion is a very good missionary and loves the work so we always go out and work!
My testimony has grown so much here. Since I am still learning the language, I can't teach as much as my companion. He always takes the lead and I chime in every once in awhile lol. But I always bear my testimony and even though it is very basic, I know what I am saying is true! By saying my testimony over and over, it is really strengthening my testimony. I try to add on to my testimony everytime I say it but it either doesn't make sense or I confuse the person I am talking too! haha...but my companion is there to translate my broken Tongan haha.
The days here in Vava'u are starting to heat up and get more humid. It doesn't rain anymore and it is just blazing hot. Since I cover 3 Kolos (villages), and they are all spaced out pretty well, we do lots and lots of walking. But I love it and we get fed so much! Every house we go to they offer to feed us or give us drinks. It's really nice. And our Kaingalotu (members) feed us so much and take care of us! It is a true blessing.
One thing that is really hard to work is a Putu. That is a Tongan funeral and they have it for like a week. They celebrate the life of whoever has passed and they cook so much food. Since everyone knows each other out here, everyone goes and they just eat and mourn for who has passed. Literally, everyone goes, and as missionaries we are not allowed to attend the putu. We try and go around to those who didn't go and try to teach, but so many people go to it. And there's been 2 putus since I've been here, and like I said they are like a week long, everyone goes to help prepare, eat, and then clean up.
But the work is slow and we try are hardest to speed it up. I love it here and I know I was called here to the 3 kolos for a reason! I know that if I put 100% of my faith in the Lord he will bless me with the gift of tongues and the language will come. I love looking down and seeing my name and Sisu Kalaisi right under it. I love being a servant of the Lord and I love spreading this gospel so much! Can't wait for the day I can speak to these people and I know that day will come!
Shout out to my Grandparents and my aunty for sending a package. It was much appreciated and me and my companion already ate all the snacks lol. I am always open to more packages!!
Also Birthday Shoutouts:
My brother Elder Kaili! The best aunty in the world, my Aunty Nica! My bro-in-law, Jordan! My brother here in Tonga, Elder Vaitohi!
Thank you for all the emails and prayers!
Ofa Lahi Atu
Eleta Nomaniđź’•
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