-I learned to cook Bicol Express and it is wicked good. It basically is a pork dish with coconut milk and super spicy peppers. I love the food in this country (as long as there is no liver haha).
-It is now hitting summer in the Philippines, so I am now sweating constantly; however, it's okay because everyone else is really sweaty also.

Evangelina is a mother of 4 kids and lives next to the ocean. Her home was destroyed in a terrible fire that occurred last July. Ever since that day her family has been living in the remains of their home which consists of a concrete floor surrounded by a 2 foot concrete wall and 4 old advertisement tarps that are strung over top for protection from sun and rain. Not to mention the fact that their home experiences annual floods for a week at a time during the rainy season. She wakes every morning at 4 am to begin her work which pays for her family to eat and go to school. Evangelina expressed her pains and struggles and also her desire for an escape from these same pains. We immediately explained to her that the escape she is looking for was created two thousand years ago with the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, "And he shall go forth, suffering pains and afflictions of every kind; and... he will take upon him the pains and sicknesses of his people." Jesus Christ bled from every poor as he felt our pains, depression, sicknesses, sins, and trials. And because he felt our anguish, he understands us and knows how to help us. He is extending His arm toward us. The question is, are we accepting his help and reaching for his hand? Are we seeking his guidance by doing the simple yet crucial steps of praying to him, reading his scriptures, and going to church with intent to become more like Him? Are we opening the door to blessings? With tears in her eyes Evangelina expressed her love for the Savior and the message we shared with her. And with sincerity in my words I express to you that I know Jesus Christ suffered for all of our infirmities, and he will help us in our weaknesses as we reach for his hand. He is our Savior and the only escape to find permanent happiness.
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