This was a really good week for me, but I am jealous that you already got to watch conference. I still have to wait till next week. But good news, yesterday I finally got to baptize the mute that we have been teaching. It was actually a really awesome experience. Just for the record, my companion is not that poor. He has a pillow and sheets but he just doesn't want to use them, I don't know why. I am super jealous that you guys are still going to the beach and riding bikes and I am bummed that my whole family, except maybe Jeff is getting super ripped, I feel like I will come back and be the only fat one. Its all good though because my spiritual body is about to be shredded. But I did love the pictures and you guys should send me more. I loved all of your letters and I hope that you keep them coming even though I don't always have time to write all of you back. I had a pretty sweet experience fasting yesterday, I have a completely new appreciation for the pioneers. I opened my fast on saturday afternoon and then after church on sunday we didn't eat lunch because we had to walk straight to binaguhan(about 12 miles) with no water or food. I thought I was gonna die but it's all about the blessings. My scriptures came so I was stoked this last week and thanks for the journal too. I have actually been writing in my journal everyday even though sometimes its kind of lame what I write because I am dead tired every night. I can't really figure out why I get so tired because all we do is walk and sit. I have been trying to snag pictures on other missionaries cameras so I will load some in dropbox right now. In other news, right now we are trying to find a new apartment right now because our landlord decided to start charging us up the rear for our electricity. Last week when we got our bill I had to give him a piece of my mind and tell him that we were going to move out if he didn't get us our own meter. He is charging us triple what it should be and we are only there in morning and at night. I am so excited for May because its finally gonna be Amy's birthday! But also because I get to call home! I don't know how or when yet but here in Bacolod mission we only get to call home on mothers day and christmas. Well this month will be my one quarter mark and I can't believe that its going by this fast. It makes me kind of nervous because I know that I am not nearly as far in the language or as good of a teacher that I would like to be. But now that I have my own scriptures again hopefully I can learn pretty quick. But it definatly gives me a lot of confidence have the help of the Lord and the holy ghost with me every day. I really cant explain the strength power and comfort that I feel everyday, no matter what happens or trial that I go through here. I always have the undoubting knowledge that there are angels round about me bearing me up. I testify to what you said about worthiness and obedience, there is so much power in doing the simple things that the Lords asks us to do. But also that faith is a principle of power. If we show our faith by keep our covenants and the commandments that God gave to us then he is bound. He has no choice but to bless our lives. Mom, I love your spirit and testimony and I almost start crying every time that I read your letters. I am a little worried about the debit card in the package but I guess we will just have to wait and see. Thank you guys so much for the stuff that you are sending me, the rice is starting to get a little old but most of the other stuff is pretty good. We usually eat breakfast and lunch in the apartment and we can pretty much cook what ever we want but any kind of american food here is really expensive so I usually just have rice and sardines or tuna. Ya its pretty gross but I get by. Thats why I love your packages so much. Anyways I love you all so much and I am so grateful for the examples that you all have set for me and how much you push me to be the best missionary and the best person that I can be. Alright, I got to go, keep livin it up in the US and Ill keep trying to figure out whats going on here. I love you
Elder Pulsipher
