12-1-24 Got Dengued

Aloha nui nō kākou! This past week, did not go as planned, but opened up my ability to be thankful this years Lā Ho'omaika'i, in which I will use this opportunity, to simply express my gratitude to those who I love. The first will be my companion, Elder Bohman. Catching Dengue this past week was a huge change in schedule, and a PAIN to say the least. My right hand man, stayed getting me water, cutting me fruits, and making sure everything was set. He chatted our friends, and set up virtual teaching appointments, keeping us in the game. He stood by my side the whole way, until he himself caught Dengue, and I hope to get to do the same for him this week, from all that hes done for me. I am thankful for Elder Bohman. The second will be my two Visaya compadres, Elder Glory, and Elder Abarrientos. Who having to move into their house for a bit, made the perfect environment, smiling and laughing the whole time. Constantly cleaning out the flooding kitchen, while cooking almost at all times, to make sure, us three sick friends, were fed and taken care of, all while heading in and out to work in all 3 areas! These Elders are studs, and I am so thankful for their love and care. The third will be to the members. I cant explain the love, support, and care, that came from the Quezon Group and the Talavera Ward. Our fridge began to overflow, because of their love, with vegetables, fruits, foods, and canned goods! The constant texts and calls, making sure were okay, at all times, and the visits, to ask if there were anything they could do to help! I will forever be grateful to these beautiful people, for their genuine care, and Christlike love, they have shown us as missionaries. Id also love to shoot a special thanks to two individuals. Brother Alex, and Sister Hershe. These two, there from the start, when we werent able to work in our area, took the opportunity to work themselves and introduce our compadres to our teaching pool! Because of such, 19 of our friends came to Church this past Sunday, in which Elder Bohman and I are so grateful. They have always been positive, and been there since group attendance started a little over 10, a few months ago, and are continuing to support as this Sunday Quezon hit 63. Sister Hershe, Brother Alex, I cant express my gratitude to you, and I know the Lord has a special heavenly gift, waiting for you on the other side. Nui nō ku'u mahalo no 'olua! Thank you to my family. For the constant prayers. For my friends, for the constant chats and texts. I am thankful. An most importantly, I am thankful to the Lord. For allowing me to live, and witness these blessings. For allowing me the breath to live another day, and serve another brother. I am thankful for it all. Jahs be tankful. As all. ELDER ISHIBASHI