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We received an email from the travel department on Friday with her travel info. She will be leaving the Philippines on December 5th, flying through Tokyo, then Portland arriving in SLC on Thursday December 5th at 1:06 PM!

Kamusta y'all!
       So I've been transferred from one of the smallest areas to one of the largest areas, so that's been a bit of an adjustment. But I'm really excited to be in Alinguigan and my new companion, Sister Albalate, is so talented. We got to teach Sister Princess Michaela, and she is such an amazing example to me. We discussed her experience with living the word of wisdom. She said that as she's been learning about the gospel, her desire to do the things she did before is disappearing. When her friends try to encourage her not to live the word of wisdom, she just thinks about the sacrament. She thinks about how much she wants to go to church on Sunday and be prepared to partake of the sacrament. When she thinks about that, she doesn't feel tempted to go with her friends.
      I was so struck by that. When we take the sacrament, we covenant that we will always remember the Savior. Every week we have a reminder of the importance of remaining worthy. When we remember the sacrament, we remember Christ. So that's something I want to keep in mind more. When temptations and trials come, we can think about the Savior and the blessings of the sacrament, and all temporary concerns will fade. 
   Aganad y'all!
     Sister Harrison
1. With Sister Albalate :) 
2. My awesome kabahays (housemates)
 


 

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