Of Chicken Embryos and Baptisms

 Happy 4th of July everybody! If you haven't watched the fireworks that's happen on the Hudson River in between NYC and Jersey City, I highly recommend it because it was one of the coolest firework shows I have ever seen. This last week was action packed so let's get right into it shall we.

I have reached my last transfer of my mission or in other words, I have 6 weeks left. I know many people say this, but time really does fly. My mission has had its ups and downs for sure but I am grateful for all that has happened and I'm excited to keep working till the end.

Now for what you have been waiting for. The week started off on a high note when we turn a street corner and see this brawl going on. This wasn't your typical Highschool throw a couple punches fight, this was a full on grab anything you see and try and hurt the other person brawl haha. Traffic cones were flying, punches were thrown, and spectators were filming. The main perpetrator was put in a headlock and carried off, the cops came, and the brawl was ended. I have to say, it was quite the show. Imagine being in a real life game of Super Smash Bros and that's what it felt like hahah Welcome to Jersey City.

Another highlight from the week is when a Filipino member threw a "Good Luck/Going Away" party for Elders Brough, Beazer and I. He didn't hold anything back as you can tell from the pictures below, it was awesome. The best part of the dinner was when he brought out a nice Filipino delicacy called Balut. Imagine a hard boiled egg with a half formed chicken inside that has a little head, some bones, and maybe a couple feathers. It was quite the texture but also quite delicious. 

The week ended off on the right note, our friend Jestina got baptized! It has been so awesome to see her growth over these past couple weeks. When she came up out of the water she had a big old smile across her face. Definitely an amazing experience.

Well that was the week folks. Remember to keep on smiling!

Tangiringkami ni kabane 

Tia boo moa 

Elda Jeppson

Jestina's Baptism 

Baptism selfies 

Our Good friend Maryanne 

The Goodbye party table 

Elder Young and I 

Good Bye Elder Glauser 

The District 

Got to love it

The New NJ river (after 30 minutes of rain)

Good Ol Jackie Robinson

My boy JoJo

Goodbye Elder Young 

Elders Brough, Me, Beazer and JoJo 

Fireworks over NYC 

Skyline at Night 

Us and Charles 

Going away party for E. Brough, Beazer and I 

Balut: A Filipino delicacy or otherwise known as A chicken Embry 

Goodbye Elder Kelly

Bye Elder Brough (comp)