Can you tell that I`m excited for
Christmas? I make Kasamatsu shimai sing Christmas hymns every morning
even though there are only like 8 in the Japanese hymn book. And we have
lights in our apartment from Bearman Shimai`s family. And on the
streets we ask everyone what their image of Christmas is. In Japan its
basically a couple date day. Oh Japan. You don`t know what you are
missing! That`s why we are here! So we tell them its actually about the
birth of Jesus Christ and how he is our Savior. Sometimes they still
don`t think its that cool...but we are working on it!
So
we had junkais (exchanges) with the Sister Training Leaders who are
Sister Magalogo and Sister Peterson, both of whom I love. So I went with
Sister Peterson and we had a blast! Although we did both realize why we
were never companions. We become way more awkward together. But it was
still fun. We didn`t set any return appointments but we met a few people
who gave us their phone number and said to contact them to see when
they have time to meet.
Other than that we
visited a lot of less active members this week and shared a Christmas
message with them. We gave them a broach the Relief Society sisters made
(I`ll have to show you mine sometime), and then we shared the new video
the church released. One sister told us she had been feeling a little
lonely and had wondered if we would come. Answers to prayers!
So
this week has been interesting. I feel like my emotions are on a
rollercoaster lately. At one point I`m excited, then I`m terrified, then
I feel like I haven`t done enough, then I feel like I just want to shut
my brain off. But I`ve been reading General Conference talks lately and
it seems like they are always just what I need. I read President
Monson`s talk called Joy in the Journey from 2008. I recommend it to
everyone. It reminded me to enjoy the time I have left and work hard and
not worry about whats ahead. And don`t worry about whats behind. Just
do your best and live joyfully now.
Last of all
a big Happy Birthday to Devin and Jill! You guys are both one year
older! Have fun this week and let me know if you want anything (within
reason)!
Have a great week everyone!
Malone Shimai
Dinner with the STL's - Peterson & Magalogo
Me & Kasamatsu Shimai
wearing our lovely bike helmets!
Me, Kasamatsu and the Elders
Lowe Shimai's Bday party - Us with Shimoji Shimai
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