Writing a letter now is difficult. It's hard to believe we only have one month left on our mission. We are trying not to focus on time but we have things we need to do before we leave - like giving away things we don't need to bring home. We've already been part of farewell parties - which makes it hard because we aren't leaving just yet. Two of the employees we work with are leaving the department. One is going to Australia for more schooling and the other is moving into an executive position so they had one big party for all of us.
We are excited for the AATS conference we are hosting in just 3 weeks. It's fun yet challenging at times to plan their travel, housing, the agenda, and food for 40 people. The best part will be seeing the dear friends we've made in this service and making sure all is in order with them before we leave.
As General Conference begins, I want to share a scripture that has been on my mind the past few days. 1 Nephi 16:28-29. In verse 28 Nephi explains how the Liahona works. He says that "the pointers work according to the faith and diligence and heed which we did give unto them." Verse 29 says,"And there was also written upon them a new writing, which was plain to be read, which did give us understanding concerning the ways of the Lord; and it was written and changed from time to time, according to the faith and diligence which we gave it. And thus we see that by small means the Lord can bring about great things" . Reading these verses made me think of General Conference. Through the words of our prophet and the apostles, we each have our own Liahona today. If we listen with faith and heed their words with diligence, we will receive understanding concerning the ways of the Lord and the Lord can bring about great things in our lives and in the church. We look forward to receiving direction for the paths of our lives from our leaders this weekend.
Love,
The Tuckers
Our first picture is dark because the man is in the shade and I couldn't get any closer. He is actually sleeping on his motorcycle!
Grocery shopping here is a bit different- squid in natural ink with chili or Spanish style bangus chunks anyone?
The changing of the guards in our apartment building. These guards are really our friends. They are helpful and friendly. I asked one if he ever had to use his handcuffs and he said he did. I wasn't sure if I wanted to hear the details....
Our sunset view from our apartment - some days they are spectacular
Our ICS team on farewell day.
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