Week 32: Reaching Out to Family From Quarantine

Hello Everyone!
     The news here is that we are still in the lock down but we borrowed a computer because we want to talk to our families.  We are doing good because we have so much more time to study all the scriptures and reading.  We still continue on with our normal schedule but the difference is that we do not go outside for the work. 
     Yeah, we are doing good even though there are some cases of COVID-19 nearby where we live. Some people are getting infected but not really many more than before because the good thing is everyone is not allowed to get outside.  So I am the only foreign Elder missionary left here in the Philippines.  There are also two sisters missionaries - one from Kiribati and the other from Australia.  We were not able to get a flight home due to restrictions. 
     We are still praying for any miracle for all the people to be helped and relieve this lock down.  With our prophet, we are all having a whole world fast for everyone.  Thank you all for your prayers.  I am always praying for all of you.

Elder Bateiti

Reminder of Peace in the World Through Jesus Christ and His Servants

My new companion is Elder Dalauta from the Philippines.
Quarantined Near Menas

We Are Doing GREAT!

A Balut Egg - We just get a balut boil egg.  As you can see inside it.  It's really masarap!!  Ha ha.

Elder Dalauta and Elder Bateiti Enjoying Balut - A Filipino Delicacy

Eating Balut

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