Greetings!
Between Christmas and New Years our office was closed so we had a few days to entertain ourselves. We can go to movies but in Manila during the holidays there is a film festival and all the movies are in Tagalog no subtitles) for two weeks so we didn't go. What we ended up doing was go on an adventure to some malls we hadn't been to yet. That may sound like a short adventure but there are over 100 malls in Metro Manila and no, we haven't set a goal to visit them all. They are all unique and beautiful. I'm including a couple of pictures taken of the inside centers with holiday decorations. We, along with a lot of Filipinos, visited a monument in Quezon City. It seemed to be a good place to visit on New Years Day. There were a lot of food carts that we didn't buy from but found interesting (2 pictures. If you don't know what balot is, google it. The chicken skin cost - 10 peso or 20 cents U.S.)
We had the fireworks show of a lifetime (except we hope to see it again next year too) on New Years Eve. We went to another missionary couple's apartment to watch because they have a better view. Fireworks shot into the sky from about 50-60 different locations all at once from about 11:30 to 12:30 pm. Our whole panoramic view was filled with explosions of light and color. I tried to take a picture and have attached one but it doesn't do the show justice. A friend was able to take some great pictures that I've included.
Our scripture for the week reminds us of what great things Jesus Christ has done for each of us"...salvation doth not come by the law alone; and were it not for the atonement, which God himself shall make for the sins and iniquities of his people, they must unavoidably perish..." (Mosiah 13:28) We're so grateful for the Savior; his perfect example, his magnificent gift of the atonement, and for his arms reaching out to embrace us in his love. We are honored to be serving Him in this beautiful place.
Much Love,
The Tuckers
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