You know you`re a missionary
when you call a blind date a referral.
The time has come. I have
reached that point. I cant help it, I think like a missionary!
This week I had so much stuff
in my inbox that its going to be a short email today. Which is a bummer because
we saw so many miracles this week.
While housing one day, we
accidentally housed a lady who comes to english class and she invited us in and
we had an incredible talk. Not exactly a lesson but we provided a listening ear
for what she needed to talk about and it was a really good experience. Not sure
if she necessarily wants to learn more about the gospel but her heart was
softened. Definitely felt the benefit of being a shimai because lets be honest,
girls need girls.
A cute ooold man we found
housing who came to church last week came again this week! We werent expecting
to see him but he said he wanted to come back and really liked the feeling
here. He is one of the sweetest old men ever and likes being around us `young
people`. He kept patting the choros on the back haha.
We taught one of our
investigators the plan of salvation and it went really well. The member friend
was there and that was really good. She doesnt quite believe it all yet but she
has the desire to know whether or not its really true. We talked about baptism
and told her that was the goal and she said okay so that is a good sign!
We had plans to teach another
investigator at the non active K s` house but she couldn't make it. So
we ended up teaching her the plan of salvation, which was really good because
she had forgotten most of it. Baker s and I can now almost teach the whole
thing in shuwa [sign language]:) Its definitely a very simple version but its pretty cool. I
also learned the entire alphabet this week. 52 is a little more than 26 but it
actually wasn't that bad.
Its cold but not unbearable.
With handwarmers and triple thermals, we are fine :) No snow yet so no boots so
the tootsies get a little cold but daijoubu! Baker s is such a great companion.
I swear I just keep getting more and more awkward but I told her that if she
were a man, we would be compatible. Luckily she took it as a compliment hahaha.
We have so many funny moments we cant keep track of them. She loves movies but
since we lose focus quoting movies, we quote general conference and ourselves.
Somehow we stay really entertained :)
Tis a grand dendo life. Its
been a little hard dealing with not being able to be a part of Sho and Rie-san's wedding but
Heavenly Father let me know through a dream that this is the right thing. I'm
happy for them both. And I expect pictures asap :)
The work is moving forward.
This week I really felt like my role is to reactivate those members who have
left the path. There are so many here and I feel like that is my current
purpose. Im working hard and loving the work. The members are incredible and so
so faithful. We heart attacked 3 this week and it was SO MUCH fun!!
Thank you for all of the love
and support. Its definitely felt :) Love you all!
Love,
Sugihara Shimai
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