Baptism in the Ocean

Okay, so this past Saturday, 3 investigators were baptized!  They were my housemates, Sisters Rea and Nott's, investigators.  But the new converts are in my branch.  I hope that makes sense?  Anyway, their baptism was in the ocean!  So Cool!!  It originally was supposed to be at the church, pero walang baptismal font, kasi under renovations po ang simbahan. Sobrong maganda siya! As for my sweet little Nieva family, they baptism is most likely going to be postponed. :(  You see, they went out of town this sunday so they didn't go to church.  They have been going faithfully, but we feel they need some more time to prepare for their baptismal interviews.  They really are willing, but they learn a little more slowly, which is okay.  you see, my companion and I were studying in PMG about keeping new converts active members of the church for the rest of their lives.  It is so common here to become a member and then fall away a couple months later.  I do NOT want this happening to the precious souls I find and teach.  There is a quote in PMG from Pres. Hinckley about how missionary work is a waste if we don't keep the converts active and eventually have them make the sacred covenants in the temple.  the baptismal covenant is only the gaitway to heaven.  We really want to make sure they are prepared and understand the Gospel of Jesus Christ.  We want them to fall in love with the Book of Mormon for themselves.  So that when we leave, their faith will be rooted in our Savior Jesus Christ and nothing or no one else. We had to be bold with a couple of our investigators because they don't keep comittments.  It's really a hard thing, pero we as missionaries are here to find the people God has prepared for us to teach.  There really are people who are ready to change now.  So, it hard, but if people aren't willing to change, we must move on and find those ready to COME unto Christ.  Come is an action word.  So though many people like to just listen to our message, our purpose as missionaries is "to invite others to COME unto Christ by helping them receive the restored gospel...."  So I am here to find the people who are ready to covenant with our Father.  We testified of this and asked many inspired questions to a few of our investigators.  I hope the Spirit bore witness to them of the truthfullness that faith without works is dead. Oh, side note.  Many of you have asked about how my hair is doing here in the Philippines.  Well, just look at the pictures that some of the members here are posting and you'll get a good idea....IT'S CRAZY!  Once upon a time I tried to straighten my hair-then ten minutes later it poofed again.  It is hopeless.  So yes, I've embraced the fact taht I will have poofy, wavy, crazy hair for the next 16 months.  Also, I'm getting fat.  Mom and dad,  the pounds you are losing I think are coming to me.  So, thank you?? Anyway, can all of you who read this PLEASE go eat Taco Amigo for me?  Yes, I know I just complained about being fat...but yes, I think of food all the time.  Also, Kyle bro, I know you love cheese too, so will you please eat a block of cheese for me!  Taco and Cheese are the things I am craving all the time!  Mom, you asked if I had eaten fish yet here.  So...I gathered my courage and tried fish balls.  Scary name, I know.  They were good though!  I tried squid today and almost threw up- end of that story...  Really though, I eat rice for every meal.  Is that healthy???  I really don't think I'm getting all my nutrients.  Probably one of my hardest things here is that I have headaches and migraines all the time.  I only drink one bottle of water a day....and I sweat all day.  It's because we are out all day and I need filtered water so I can't just get a drink anywhere.  I pray all the time that my headaches will subside and not distract me from this important work dito sa pilipinas. Oh, I sleep with three fans blowing on me.  And I probably look so funny as I sleep with my legs and arms spread like a star shape because I'm so hot.  Just thought I'd throw that in here. It's hot okay?- the end. Well my time is almost up!  Everyone, please pray for my investigators and less active members.  Please be member missionaries where ever you are!  People need YOU!  We are all called to the work.  I really have a special place in my heart for less actives too.  These precious children of God are under covenants with God.  Please do all you can to help them remember the covenants they can made and tenderly, lovingly, assist them back to our Heavenly Father.  I know this work is God's work.  Alam ko po na mapagmamahal po ang Ating Ama sa Langit.  At dahil mahanamahal po tayo ng Diyos, nais niya na makakabalik po tayo sa kanya.  So let's do all we can to helpl our brothers and sister return faithfully to our loving Father in Heaven.  I can't wait for the blessed day when I kneel at Jesus' feet.  I can't wait when I can thank Him face to face for what He suffered for me personally.  How grateful I am.  Let us all prepare to meet Him face to face.  I love you all!  Keep your hearts in this great work palagi! Love, sister wright!