tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2643327449340922022.post772263280600675741..comments2019-06-14T04:57:40.923-07:00Comments on Sister Sarah Ralph <br>Missionary Musings: Phone Conversation with Sister SarahUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2643327449340922022.post-59278163486427048942013-11-20T13:59:45.175-08:002013-11-20T13:59:45.175-08:00Hi Sister Kathleen Ralph and Sarah Ralph
Thank yo...Hi Sister Kathleen Ralph and Sarah Ralph<br /><br />Thank you so much for sharing your amazing story. Many tears have been shed on your behalf. I too have a daughter on a mission. Although as rewarding as it is, it is still hard to hear witness such stories. Reading both accounts are just simply amazing. Sister Ralph, the pictures from the news was such a great idea for a blog post. Although fresh now, in years to come details will be forgotten and it's nice to have the history. May the Lord watch over and bless you and your family at this time. I posted this blog on my Facebook page today and come to find out one of the girls I babysat many years ago is now married and in your ward. Carey Peace is her name. The church is a small world, thats for sure! Love and HUGS from Fredericksburg, VA!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15435910056063217248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2643327449340922022.post-62702339867696123652013-11-17T15:53:39.936-08:002013-11-17T15:53:39.936-08:00Sister Ralph - My parents were also serving in Tac...Sister Ralph - My parents were also serving in Tacloban City with you - President & Sister Maxfield. I even saw their picture on your blog. Thank you's to your mother for writing this down for us to read. We have finally verbally spoken to our parents from the MTC in Manila and are SO grateful for everyone's safety. I also read an article today - with a picture of YOU and another sister companion - the picture is beautiful and tender and evokes several emotions. I love it!! Here is the link: http://m.deseretnews.com/article/865590735/Surviving-the-typhoon-A-story-of-fear-faith-and-what-it-means-to-be-prepared.html?pg=all An amazing story of survival, unity and faith!! Thinking of you all as you continue on your mission.<br /><br />Love to you all!! <br />Tisha (Maxfield) TestaTisha Testahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16144544408639095334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2643327449340922022.post-67942164758737403592013-11-16T19:41:43.575-08:002013-11-16T19:41:43.575-08:00I am greatful that all the missionaries and many o...I am greatful that all the missionaries and many of the members survived the storm. I served in the Philippines Tacloban Mission From 2005 to 2007. I served in almost all of the hardest hit areas, including Carigara. During my time there we had much smaller storm that knocked out power in several areas and did some damage. At the time I thought it was bad. Now looking at the pictures for the complete destruction of areas that I walked and taught and loved an amazing people just makes me sick with sadness. Filipinos are an amazing people. the like others do get desperate at times but in all they are a very resilient people. I know that the areas that I served and knew will never be the same but I hope for the people tat remain the will be better. Sorry for getting away from point a little. I have been needing to get that out for a few days.ben and jannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16817626829527681488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2643327449340922022.post-32851278711558397172013-11-16T17:07:54.065-08:002013-11-16T17:07:54.065-08:00Thank you for sharing this. My daughter is also i...Thank you for sharing this. My daughter is also in the Philippines on a mission, but further north in Urdaneta so we knew she would be safe. I, along with some missionary mom friends, still stayed up late all those nights anxiously waiting for word of the missing missionaries. I couldn't rest until I knew all our children were safe. I have been searching everywhere for details of what they went through, so I thank you for posting this. So glad she is safe!Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06806741936713425887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2643327449340922022.post-7843691707031235142013-11-16T16:02:23.964-08:002013-11-16T16:02:23.964-08:00Grammy Ludwig, my brother is serving in the Bacolo...Grammy Ludwig, my brother is serving in the Bacolod mission!Cassiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01645393196019912498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2643327449340922022.post-13065955970999706012013-11-16T15:00:37.580-08:002013-11-16T15:00:37.580-08:00I am trying to write this as tears stream down my ...I am trying to write this as tears stream down my face. I have a granddaughter who is serving in Wisconsin where we hope she is safe but I was also checking the lds sites for information on our Missionaries. I was so relieved when they said that all of them had been found & would be evacuated. It is a miracle that none of them were killed but I know that our Heavenly Father was watching over them! Please know that millions of prayers are going out for your daughter & all the other Missionaries as well as all the people there. Thank you so very much for sharing Sarah's story with us!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16417955340427657472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2643327449340922022.post-61854963857744721302013-11-15T10:06:12.187-08:002013-11-15T10:06:12.187-08:00This is so heartwrenching. So much loss. If it hel...This is so heartwrenching. So much loss. If it helps, I own an online clothing business that sells a lot to missionaries and I'm willing to sell you anything you need to replace her wardrobe at my wholesale cost (so I won't profit from it). www.modestpop.com and contact me at modestpop@gmail.com<br /><br />My brother served in the Philippines and as a family we've traveled a bit through Northern regions. My heart goes out to all those involved. Camille Packer McConnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16887521266073834045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2643327449340922022.post-60362372739664654332013-11-15T09:50:07.754-08:002013-11-15T09:50:07.754-08:00Thank you. My daughter is there in Bacolod. We w...Thank you. My daughter is there in Bacolod. We were so blessed as the eye was headed toward her and the president sent a text to them that it was coming. The local news there said it was a miracle as the eye turned and went around her mission. They received the rain and wind but so much was spared. I want you to know that as I prayed for my daughter through that difficult time, I was also praying for your daughter and all of the missionaries. I prayed for the people. These are things that try our faith but makes us stronger. Our daughters testimonies will be built on solid rock when they are done. They are being prepared to be wonderful wives and mothers with compassion that we can only imagine. My son found your blog. Thank you for letting me be a part of it. I think I will hold my breath until she is home, but she is strong and so is Sarah. The gospel of Jesus Christ is true and the hearts will be turned to him. Grammy Ludwighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07871457527880182890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2643327449340922022.post-40069611076424170402013-11-15T08:38:23.873-08:002013-11-15T08:38:23.873-08:00A friend of mine sent me the link to your daughter...A friend of mine sent me the link to your daughter's blog and it has just brought tears to my eyes thinking of all of the brave, selfless missionaries who have gone through so much, as well as the wonderful people who they are serving. My own son is serving in Brazil right now, and I can't imagine what you as parents have gone through. I have prayed daily for the safety of your missionaries in the Phillipines. I am so glad that your daughter is safe and I continue to pray that the missionaries and the people there will be able to stay strong in their faith that their Heavenly Father is watching over them. Thank you for sharing.Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07619571747612373999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2643327449340922022.post-87769879645489712662013-11-15T04:40:46.373-08:002013-11-15T04:40:46.373-08:00If it was possible, President and I (Philippine Ca...If it was possible, President and I (Philippine Cavite Mission) would have taken all 230 Tacloban missionaries! We will be receiving 15 tomorrow afternoon and we consider ourselves extremely blessed to have these and the 142 elders and sisters we already have. In diligence, in faith, in compassion, in testimony, in humility and strength; the full time missionaries of today surpass us all. Although Sister Ralph is not on the list of missionaries coming to our mission tomorrow, we will be getting others with similar experiences and great character. What an privilege and honor for us!Danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15818522286303121807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2643327449340922022.post-65194966533964288502013-11-14T15:41:24.474-08:002013-11-14T15:41:24.474-08:00Thank you for sharing this! I'm glad to hear t...Thank you for sharing this! I'm glad to hear they are all O.K. You're daughter is so brave! Stay Strong! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13636409273717914961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2643327449340922022.post-76860603089419543852013-11-14T15:35:51.943-08:002013-11-14T15:35:51.943-08:00Thank you for sharing your daughter's story.It...Thank you for sharing your daughter's story.It is overwhelming! I can't even emagine how she feels during those ordeals. I was from Philippines, grow up in the provence where Yolanda hit. Luckily all my love ones are safe. I have chilren that serve mission, 1 in Japan, 1 in Mexico. Every time I heared that they were sick, I went panecking.You must have been devastated knowing that your child is in the danger zone, But hearing from your child after 4 days of being in danger must have been overwhelming joy.. I cried reading your letter. Yes!! tears of joy, because your child and all other missionaries are safe.. I have compassion for missionaries, and yes! I have 2 of them that serve in different side of the world. lylesfamilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00819664410674459528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2643327449340922022.post-57588989357817069952013-11-14T08:38:48.991-08:002013-11-14T08:38:48.991-08:00If you'd like Michelle, a bunch of us returned...If you'd like Michelle, a bunch of us returned missionaries that served in the Tacloban mission have created a donation fund and are trying to increase our coverage. We go through a fundraising site, but the "charity" we chose the funds to go to are the LDS church humanitarian effort. This way, the fundraising site appeals to a much broader audience, but 100% of the funds go towards relief effort as the church delegates. Here is our facebook page we created and the accompanying fundraising page:<br />https://www.facebook.com/yolandarelieffund<br />http://www.crowdrise.com/thefilipinospiritiswaterproof/fundraiser/toripowellMatt Cowleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15745949405393575000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2643327449340922022.post-25496329641929735312013-11-14T08:34:39.454-08:002013-11-14T08:34:39.454-08:00My wife and I were able to meet your wonderful dau...My wife and I were able to meet your wonderful daughter.<br /><br />My wife relates:<br /><br />"I had the privilege to meet and talk to Sister Ralph this morning at the Patron House where she is staying along with all the Tacloban Missionaries. I was requested by my friend Sheila Herrick who is now based in Seattle, USA who incidentally is a friend of Sister Ralph's Mom, to give her some treats and cheer her up even a bit after her traumatic experience in Tacloban. She is tall and gorgeous but if you look closely to her eyes, there was sadness and despair... I hugged her tight and she cried. Her heart goes to the victims of the typhoon that she left behind.<br /><br />I'm glad I was able to put on a little smile on her face with that simple treat. Thanks Mae for this opportunity you gave me:-)<br /><br />I soooo want to give all the Tacloban missionaries a treat. I noticed the other missionaries kept on looking at the package I was holding and trying to see if it was for them..."<br /><br />Please visit the link for the photos:<br />https://www.facebook.com/charleslatorre.facenookphotobooth/media_set?set=a.674674575889527.1073741875.100000409720230&type=3Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08982536909470987453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2643327449340922022.post-84847296559844340752013-11-14T07:14:25.871-08:002013-11-14T07:14:25.871-08:00Thank you for sharing this sweet experience. We K...Thank you for sharing this sweet experience. We KNOW that the Lord's hand is involved in all of our lives but how touching and strengthening to hear about these precious tender mercies at a time that is so filled with sorrow and despair.Mardahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07445990481846573557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2643327449340922022.post-14961542251963239022013-11-14T04:43:14.683-08:002013-11-14T04:43:14.683-08:00Grateful she is okay. Our hearts have been drawn o...Grateful she is okay. Our hearts have been drawn out in prayer for the saints and people of Region 8. I have worked in Carigara as a missionary and was thankful for news about the area. Dr. Aaron C. Webbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11250389970053371544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2643327449340922022.post-39900491166812150382013-11-14T02:19:08.383-08:002013-11-14T02:19:08.383-08:00We're so thankful that your Sarah is okay. Lo...We're so thankful that your Sarah is okay. Love and prayers from London for her and all the people over there!! (And thank you so much for this update!)Kokohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01933176615608885716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2643327449340922022.post-15426005771983450352013-11-14T00:17:47.198-08:002013-11-14T00:17:47.198-08:00Thank you for making the time to write this, as di...Thank you for making the time to write this, as difficult it may have been. I've been in the process of organizing a donation fund locally in The Bay Area in California and I've had so much input from others on who to send the goods and money to. I always knew our LDS church would allocate the donations accordingly to the victims rather than an organization that I cannot trust. Please let us know if there are any means of communication with the items the victims need from Sister Sarah! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05682289235755217182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2643327449340922022.post-46887948816832170662013-11-13T23:57:17.408-08:002013-11-13T23:57:17.408-08:00thank you for this. I look up to sister ralph and ...thank you for this. I look up to sister ralph and all missionaries. I was her teacher in the mtc and have admired her spirit. the sister ralph I know has a very strong head on her shoulders and the heart of a lion. as a cebu RM my heart cries out for the people and I feel somewhat helpless. I could give them all the money in the world but what would that profit them? they need hope. not saying that I could single handedly overcome that with a city of disaster stricken people. I dont expect to solve any problems actually. I just expect to do my part. and right now thats trusting, praying and believing that all things are in His hands. let us be faithful.DeeJay Pasikalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15632508324446437510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2643327449340922022.post-75318537131492447072013-11-13T23:56:21.595-08:002013-11-13T23:56:21.595-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.DeeJay Pasikalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15632508324446437510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2643327449340922022.post-60508863767093046762013-11-13T23:48:54.357-08:002013-11-13T23:48:54.357-08:00This was a post you read from top to bottom and ba...This was a post you read from top to bottom and barely come up for air. The detail with which you wrote and shared was so appreciated and most importantly was your testimony at the end. The trials of Sarah and the people she has served among are heart wrenching. May these trials turn to testimony as the hand of the Lord is wrapped around this country, its people, and the missionaries who served among them. We know that although she has been found that your worry and concern will continue as she processes this experience and the grief and loss of so many is carried. Paige Ballardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05461932293291954026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2643327449340922022.post-13485649266783101912013-11-13T23:23:20.485-08:002013-11-13T23:23:20.485-08:00Thank you for sharing this story. We are blessed ...Thank you for sharing this story. We are blessed here in Africa and send you, Sarah, the missionaries and the people in the Philippines, our love. We will pray for all of you. I know that blessings will come. Jeff and Marge Claytonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03452520658063458999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2643327449340922022.post-84741851211230628802013-11-13T23:23:13.642-08:002013-11-13T23:23:13.642-08:00Thank you for sharing. I served in the Philippines...Thank you for sharing. I served in the Philippines Tacloban Mission from 2004- 2005, I served in Tacloban CIty and I spent 8 months in Carigara. I don't have the words to express how badly feel. thegreatestshowonearthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14381154886493017339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2643327449340922022.post-58834195549743825712013-11-13T21:15:12.255-08:002013-11-13T21:15:12.255-08:00Oh my goodness! I'm so grateful that Sarah is...Oh my goodness! I'm so grateful that Sarah is okay! Thank you for sharing this story! Sarah and I were in the same ward in Glenwood at BYU for a couple of years-ish. Those of us here at BYU who know Sarah are praying for her and her fellow missionaries as well as all of the people affected by this hurricane. If you need help re-supplying her, or could use anything from her friends in Provo, I know we would all be willing to pitch in and help!Becky Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18170779699795860136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2643327449340922022.post-886349325269455232013-11-13T17:21:30.196-08:002013-11-13T17:21:30.196-08:00Thank you for sharing this. I can tell you she is ...Thank you for sharing this. I can tell you she is in good hands with the church leaders here in Manila and in the mission where she'll be temporarily assigned.<br />Tom (another expat in Manila)a Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07509077480190944037noreply@blogger.com