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June 5, 2017
Hi everyone. What a great experience we are having in the MTC. Yesterday we met a single sister who was called to Cebu, Philippines.  Her husband died 4 years ago. She has 10 children and is 70 years old. Her name is Sister Haywood. She is from Mesa, Arizona. She is a remarkable lady. She submitted her mission papers a few months ago and was really surprised when she received her call. She is going to the mission office to help. The mission president contacted her and said he would be leaving in July and they would have a new mission president. The new mission president was a local from Manila. She was very nervous going to the Philippines and really not knowing ay one or the language. About a month ago Sister Haywood’s son mentioned to her that a missionary that was in their ward, who was from the Philippines was coming back with her family to visit Arizona for a few weeks. The family arrived in Mesa and were staying at her son’s home. Her son called her and said you need to get over here because I have someone I need you to meet. Sister Haywood went over and found out the Dad of the Sister missionary that served in Mesa, Arizona was her new Mission President. She was so grateful for the Lord’s tender mercy in having the opportunity to meet with her new Mission President. She spoke with him for several hours and was so excited to be going to Cebu Philippines. It was a special experience for us listening to her. Love you all.





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