That means good morning in Tagalog!
We had a sweet experience as we were waiting to board our flight in Salt Lake on Wednesday evening. We saw Elder Renlund and his wife talking to a group of missionaries headed for Fiji. We walked over and he shook hands with each one of us, asked where we were going and what we were going to do. He sincerely thanked each one of us. As we talked to them for just a couple of minutes, we found out they had left Central America that morning. This was about 7pm. They must have been so tired but they didn't show it. As I walked away, I knew I had been in the presence of one of our Savior's special witnesses on this earth. I felt that if I had met our Savior under the same circumstances, he would have treated us all the same as Elder Renlund and his wife did. They showed no sign of irritation or fatigue, no sign of wanting to leave or wishing we hadn't stopped them. They were genuinely loving, kind and interested in each one of us.
The people in the ICS (Information and Communication Services) office are all so kind and helpful. Nylyn is an intern who will only be here one more week. She has taken such good care of us! She made a sign to welcome us, she brought us mangos, and she brings me a little electric fan in the afternoons when it gets hot in the office. Nylyn also asked if I knew any Tagolog. I told her my one word, Salamat, which means thank you. Then she asked what word I wanted to learn next. I chose good morning. She said it several times and spelled it so Kent and I could learn it. She is so sweet to ask us to repeat it and practice it. She travels 2 hours by bus and jeepney to get here every day but it takes her 3 hours to get home in the evening. She isn't the only one who travels so long every day to get to work and home again. 2-3 hours away is not uncommon. Working for the church must be a great job for them to be willing to travel so far each day. Nylyn doesn't get paid but hopefully she will get a job here when she finishes at the university next year.
We went to church with another couple that serves in the area office as Public Relations missionaries. We attended an English speaking ward in the Makati building. It is a great ward. It's so nice to listen to speakers and teachers and know the same things are being taught all over the world. Feeling the Spirit witness to us of the truths being taught connects members all over the world. We felt that in Utah and we feel it here. What a beautiful blessing it is that no matter where we go, the Holy Ghost and the light of Christ can be with us to help us, protect us and to teach not only us but everyone. The great plan of happiness is just that, the best source of happiness in our lives and what joy that everyone has the light of Christ. We are excited to be able to do our part to help others come unto Christ.
- The Tuckers
