A couple of weeks ago as we were traveling to our recent convert and returning member (okay the path to their house is pretty mountainous and involves this cave because its the only way to get there) and we had gone through the cave how many times before as we visited there. On this specific day I thought nothing of it and we started walking through when I felt something on my shoulder and then heard Sister Zoleta scream from behind and a snake had fallen from the ceiling and then slithered down and in front of us haha he wasn't that big but we were so shocked and Sister Zoleta was so hesitant as we went home to go through again but we said a prayer and right as we opened our eyes someone was walking through the cave! Okay this area is so far away and there are only about 5 houses in that area so the chances of seeing someone right then, only God's plan could make that possible!!! I have thought a lot about that cave the last couple of days. Siempre we dont know why things happen or why people may not choose to accept the gospel and be baptized (ah our dear friends!!!!) and maybe we see immediate blessings and tender mercies right after our trials and prayers, but maybe we don't. Maybe we have to keep walking and trusting in God and His timing. Hebrews 11: 40 oh how i love it from Come Follow Me sooo much!!! That even the people with so much faith didn't always receive the promised blessings, but could only see them afar off. But we can know that "God having provided some better thing for us, that they without us should not be made perfect." I am so grateful for Brother Rene and his preparation for his baptism! he has given Sister Zoleta and I so much hope and every time we teach him new gospel principles he always says"really!?!? WOW" Just like the little children we have been teaching (part member pamilya) I testify how true it is that we must become like little children. We can be so amazed at the goodness of God and become submissive to HIS will! We can be full of love and joy and ask for help just as kids do. To see sweet Inday and Shina hike up and down the mountain with us in the pouring rain (they are one of the families that live through the cave haha) and arrived at church completely soaked and muddy in their sunday best just helps me count my blessings. Ah i am so grateful to be here!!! please know that others look to you as examples! they see the good you do and as you strive to become like Jesus Chrsit and even the small acts or rejoicing with those that rejoice or mourning with those that mourn or hiking with those that hike in Busay I know you are making huge differences and changing lives!!!
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