Hey Family,
I'm sorry but I don't have time to write multiple letters here, so I just have to write one big one for you. The best way to contact me is definitely by email because I'm like 4 hours away from Bacolod city. I'm not gonna lie, these past few days have been terrible. My companion is awesome and really cool but he is Filipino and his English isn't the best. But he is a really good teacher and super obedient so we will be fine. I really can't understand anything anyone says because people just talk to me and laugh, witch kind of sucks. My area is pretty awesome. Its called Lopez Jeana(Hina) and most of it is in the middle of the Jungle. I forgot my camera but I'll send you some pictures next week. All of the houses are made out of bamboo and sheet metal. The culture and the people are so different, but most of them are really nice. Yesterday we went to find members in Barangay Binaguhan, its probably an 7-10 mile walk but it was only like 95 degrees so it was all goos. There are rebel there that take Cano's(me) and hold them for ransom so every one starred me down and yelled stuff but we were with some local members so it was all good. I just got done washing my clothes by hand and that probably took two hours. Last night we ate dinner at a members house and I had squid and a good majority of a fish... It was actually really good. Lets see what else, the mission home was awesome and I had a great time there. Don't be fooled that's not what my apartment looks like. I take a shower with a bucket and don't have any toilet paper. Its pretty awesome. The buses are super funny. They put people on the roof, on the hood, over the wheel wells, pretty much where ever they can fit people, its awesome. They put as many people as they can on theremga habal habal(motorcycles) too. I really like it here I just wish I could speak the language. I am jealous of your park city trip, but I am glad that you didn't have to wait for me. I will definitely take you up on that setup when I get back. I have definitely never relied on the Lord like I am right now. I feel completely alone here but when I get down on my knees and pray, I know that my Heavenly Father is there. I know that he knows my challenges and helps me with them. He gives us all the Holy Ghost to be with us and comfort. Even though I don't understand anything or even my companion most of the time. I can still feel the spirit witness the truth of whatever it is that these people are saying. I know that the Lord is with me and that I will be supported through this. I love you all so much and I will send pictures next week.
Miss you,
Elder Pulsipher
