Kamusta Pamilya! The work of the Lord continues in the Philippines. I know that this is a great and marvelous work. This is a beautiful quote that is the theme of my week. "When in situations of stress, we wonder if there in any more in us to give, we can be comforted to know that God, who knows our capacity perfectly, placed us here to succeed." Elder Neal A Maxwell. I know that in times of trouble, when there seems like no way out, he will always bring us out on top. We are here to succeed through all our trails. This week in Darasa! Sister Nikita will be baptized March 22! It is close now! She loves coming to church and has a strong testimony. She wants to become a pure daughter of her heavenly father. And she has the support of her dear friend. Taught sister Anne the Restoration this week. We also watched the Restoration video. She was in tears as the spirit testified to her of the truth. She knows that this is the true Church on the earth. This is the way. It is the life. I think this is the 7th time she has been to church. The elders we teach her next week. I am excited for her to progress. This week was the Parade of lights! Everyone was outside and it was crazy!! Good advertising for the church though, they love Americans. I ate at McDonald for the first time in 8 months! Wow. One of Less Actives, her husband was in the hospital. We went to the hospital and sang a song for him in tagalog and then the elders gave him a blessing! He is now at home and doing better! We taught a referral earlier today. She was so receptive. She accepted a baptismal date. The reason is because she has received revelation from church attendance. She feels that this church is different. She says she felt something different at our church. The Spirit! I know this church is true. have a wonderful week in sharing the gospel! SIster Reed