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Here in Bintulu
By Leighton | February 13, 2007
Well, I’ve been here in Bintulu for over a week now, and I’m still alive. So that is a good thing I guess. I actually realllllllly love it. I comment to Elder Mortensen every day about how beautiful the sky is here. Singapore just didn’t have very good skies, and you could only see little parts of it through the skyscrapers. Here in Bintulu it is just the opposite. We are basically in the jungle here. Lots of trees all over, and stuff. The main populace consists of Ibans. That is why I am trying to learn Iban. My Malay has greatly improved in the past week, and I can teach all of the lessons now, just from the words I know, without practicing first. I remembered all of the stuff I learned in KL 8 months ago. I didn’t practice at all in Singapore. I am really excited to be teaching in a different language though. The other day we had an investigator who spoke english, and he wanted us to pray in English, and I almost forgot how (i’ve been praying in Malay for personal prayers). I also was tempted to write my journal in Malay, but I figured I better not so that someone in the future can read it. My area is pretty small though. We don’t really do a lot of traveling. It is about the size of a football field. We don’t have bikes or have to take any buses or anything. It is really nice. We also have the opportunity to teach a lot of Recent Converts, because over 90% of the members were only baptized 0-2 years ago. It is amazing the faith these people have. The major challenge is to get them to overcome the word of wisdom problems they have. Things here are really poor in comparison with Singapore.
In other news, my brother, Tyler, is reporting to the MTC today! On Valentines Day! He is going to Paris, France. I heard that the farewell talk he gave was a real knock-out. It was awesome, and I wish I had been there to hear it. My brother is gonna be the best thing Paris has ever seen, he is so amazing and spiritual, and he is smart, hardworking, and friendly too. I won’t get to see him all in all for almost 4 years, and I miss him. But, I know that he is doing the right thing. Nothing in life can replace going on a mission. He will do awesome!
If anyone is wondering, here is my new address:
Leighton Whiting
Blk 737 Sungai Plan Lot
Jalan Tanjung Kidurong
97000 Bintulu, Sarawak
East Malaysia
Well, I can’t write much today, but I will write more next week, and I will post more pictures. I posted the rest of my singapore pictures, so check them out:
Topics: Bintulu | 1 Comment »
March 29th, 2007 at 5:56 am
Hey Leighton, It is Uncle Tim and Aunt Mary Ann! We finally checked out your blog and after 18 months have followed through on writing this note. Little cousin Jared is getting big. He is walking now and is 11 months old April 1st. We are looking forward to General Conference this weekend. Kendall is in track,running the 1 mile and the 800. He also lettered in swimming for the breaststroke. Michelle is taking dance classes. She will start Kindergarten in the fall. She is so excited! She also loves smothering her little brother.
We have loved hearing about your mission! It has been very inspiring and we are so happy that you are having so much success! Keep up the good work!!
Love, Uncle Tim & Aunt Mary Ann