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This week was a crazy good week we had heaps of fall through and annoying stuff happen. but for everything annoying that happens it was matched buy something super cool so at the end of the week it all evened out. 

This week as well I got to see more of the missionaries and areas that we cover. I had the opportunity to go On an exchange with elder rainima. He is one of our two Fijian missionaries. It was so fun to go and have like 24 hours of absolutely no English. It both shocked me and humbled me to see that In the short time that I've been here in Fiji, my Father in heaven has given me a portion of his voice and its truly a miracle. Because for those of you that know me know that I'm dumber than a box of rocks. but due directly to the lord and his matchless power i can tell everyone that i am dumb in a entirely new language. we had lots of fun and did some good work. Their flat is tiny... it was so cool and super humbling. The pic of ranima in the water is where we showered because our water was empty... super cool. made me reflect just where i am... Tiny island 6000 miles away from home. Away from home but never feeling more comfortable. 
After that we drove out to the farthest area in our zone and meet up with my daughter ( i follow up trained him) and I rode my first bike in 18 months... way hard. but it's true you never forget how to do it... we went to a far away koro(village) and taught them the Plan of salvation. Being a missionary is the craziest thing... The knowledge that we have,  has baffled the best brains forever. But then two 20 year olds ride bikes into a village and not only answers these difficult questions. But promises that obedience brings Eternal life... And we can do that with 1000% confidence because He was with us.   
And on Sunday. we had heaps of people come to church. and our recent convert grabbed our other investigators and went to class with her, and helped her. Then took her home. Also, upon asking another investigator how church was she replied," Its true." And that's true at the very core of it. Its true. and will always be true...
This week I have seen some of teh humblest people have complete faith. It was a great week! Its true. I love you all! I hope you have a good week! keep drivin.
-Elda Tilo

pics. 
1.Fiji

2. Me and ranima

3.Flower for tyler

4.The "box" flat

5. Church sign in fijian

6.Our shower

7. Nice flower pic(also for tyler)

8.Riding the bikes with my daughter elder harding

9.The Guacamole 

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