Sorry I am one day late. Hopefully I
didn't worry you too much. I forgot to tell you that once every transfer we go
to the Tokyo temple. Apparently they usually go on Tuesday. So, once every
transfer, if we go to the temple, we do missionary work on Monday and then go
to the temple as part of our P-Day on Tuesday.
FUN FACTS ABOUT JAPAN
1. Every time the garbage truck goes
by, I think of ice cream. In Japan, the garbage truck plays a jolly song like
you would hear from an ice cream truck in America.
2. The mailmen in Japan ride on motorcycles.
Just wanted to let you know that I
felt an earthquake for the very first time yesterday. I honestly don't think I
would have noticed it if Lowry Shimai hadn't pointed it out. I've decided the
reason that I don't feel earthquakes ever is because I wiggle my legs to
much when I'm sitting down. ;)
Greetings from Kasukabe, Japan!!
I hope you can take a moment from
your daily activities and enjoy a bit of my adventures in the land of
Japan this past week.
The work in Kasukabe is fantastic!
We have been EXTREMELY busy this past week with appointments and such. Our ward
is THE GREATEST. Gaining the ward's trust is such a huge part of missionary
work. Too often we think of missionary work as bringing those who are not of
our religion into the waters of baptism. This is huge, don't get me wrong, but
we are also called to strengthen Zion. One of the best ways we do that is by strengthening
the ward in which we serve. It has been such a delight to visit members’ homes
and strengthen their testimonies.
I had the opportunity to attend the
Tokyo temple for the first time today!! It was so incredibly
wonderful. When I think of these people who we will help come closer to
Christ, I see them going much farther than the waters of baptism. I see them
going to the temple!!!
Miracle of the week: About half way
through sacrament meeting on Sunday, a family of three walked in and sat down.
After Sacrament Meeting, I went as quick as I could to greet them. They have
only been in Kasukabe for three months, are Philippian, and speak English!!
They run a family business here. There are the most beautiful family and I
could not be happier. I asked them how they heard about our church. They said
that they were walking by and just decided to come in. What a miracle!!!! We
are going to meet with the daughter (Sandy) on Saturday.
I love the gospel!! I love missionary
work!!! I believe I've said it before, and I'll say it again: God doesn't
NEED us to do this work,. He could do it Himself. God LETS us do this work
and allows us to experience a little bit of what He experienced/is still
experiencing. The path our Savior took during his earthy ministry was not an
easy one. How great was His suffering in the Garden of Gethsemane and on the
cross of calvary. But, now, how great is His joy when one of His children uses
the Atonement and follows Him. So it is in part with us: We may be rejected by
the world and we may be hurt by the choices of others...but how worth it when
just one out of the many people we talk to comes closer to our Savior.
All my love,
山内姉妹
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