Dearest Familia,

Hello!! I'm in this little internet cafe with my companion and a bunch of little boys that are playing weird role play games with each other. We even take our shoes off to come in here. So yeah, I am loving being a missionary. It's hard and wonderful. I don't understand most of what people say, but I'm constantly listening for those precious words that I do know. I'm so grateful to be here in Bangkok where everyone speaks Thai! There are so many different languages like in the Isaan and in the mountains people have different languages. Anywho, even though I don't think anyone speaks clearly, this is the best place to be learning Thai.

Last Tuesday Sister Carter and I were looking for this man who was a potential from before I got here. We found his house, and he was busy working. His wife is super Buddhist and was not interested in our message either. As we were saying goodbye, her neighbor approached us and invited us in his house! It was such a miracle! We taught him about prayer and the importance of families. He accepted our message and said it would be okay to come back. We rode our bikes around the corner to pray and evaluate, and this man and his girlfriend approached us and said Hey! We're Christian too! Miracle number two! We invited them to church and they said they were actually looking for a new church to go to! Yesterday, the girlfriend came to church and stayed for all three hours and also stayed to eat with the branch! (They have food every Sunday after church! Yes mom, food at every meal ;)) The man who invited us to his home also came and brought his two daughters and two of their friends! I know that there are people prepared to hear our message! They even sometimes come to us!

Most random activity of this last week: We went to a hospital and a coffin store to inquire if there was a list we could put our names on to be available for people to call and consult us if they are in a crisis. This was the last bullet point suggestion in our planner under finding activities. We laughed so hard about that but decided to try it out anyway. So the lady at the coffin store was so confused about this weird request but she wrote our number down and was happy to talk with us and be our friend. We sat down with her and ate watermelon while we shared with her that God is our loving Heavenly Father and that we are all his children, brothers and sisters. When we told her that she said it gave her the chills! She has a 6 month old baby that is sooo adorable. We shared with them the Family Proclamation to the world. I'm so excited to go back and teach her more!

I don't know how Sister Carter does it, but she never gets us lost. Thai addresses are INSANE! Also, it's been really hard to remember peoples' names. Everyone has a nickname that they go by. They only use their real name for official documents or at church to announce if they are speaking or saying a prayer but everyone knows each other by their nick names. So we try to know both names. It's crazy. We tried to meet the relief Society President yesterday, but she left so fast and no one  knows her address or has her phone number. I'm not sure how that works out, but we'll track her down.

I love being a missionary. I'm so happy to be here. I love sharing simple truths with everyone I meet every day. I am so grateful for Preach My Gospel. That book is inspired! I read this today in my personal study:

 " Do ye not remember the things which the Lord hath said?- If ye will not harden your heart and ask me in faith beleiving that ye shall receive with diligence in keeping my commandments, surely these things shall be made known unto you." (1 Nephi 15:11)

The lord wants to help and bless us ! We simply need to have faith in him, believe that He will help us, and work diligently!

I love you all! The church is so true! Have a wonderful week!

Love,

Sister Sahagun