First I have to apologize that this is late. Pday got all messed up but I am emailing now so it's all good! Also we just rode our bikes in the cold rain so my fingers are frozen so I apologize for the massive typos I am about to make. I only have so much time, AHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!
First things first- on Friday I got a call from the AP's that went like this....
Elder Sasaki- Hello Sister Sanders, how are you?
Me- Why are you calling?
Elder Sasaki- I want to know how you are doing!
Me- I am fine. How are you?
Elder Sasaki- I am great. Do you know why I am great?
Me- ...
ELder Sasaki- I will just tell you. I get to tell you that you have been called to be a TRAINER next transfer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Me- ....
Elder Sasaki- Hello?
Me- Are you sure you are talking to the correct SIster Sanders?
Elder Sasaki- You are the only Sanders Shimai in the mission...
Me- Ah. I see.
So yes. I will be training on my 3rd transfer. I just finished being a bean and I will now be responsible for my own bean.
But it gets better. We received our transfer calls on Tuesday where I found out I will be leaving Fukuoka and going to Chikushino, a town about a half hour away. I will be training........
OGAWA SHIMAI.
Yes, she is Japanese.
No. She can't speak English.
I AM SO EXCITED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My trainer Nelson Shimai served in Chikushino and loved it! There are lots of families there and the ward members are so great! I am excited to have a native companion because my language will improve so much! It is going to be really hard because honestly I have no idea what I am doing, but the Lord will help me. I would also appreciate prayers.
I am so sad to leave Fukuoka... I have left little pieces of my soul all over this city. I have gone through so much here. It is hard to leave, but there are better things ahead. ALSO SIster Mills, my MTC comp, is taking my place so all is well! I can trust her with my investigators.
One thing have learned this week is that the more you teach, the better you understand. It jst worked out htis week that all of our investigators needed a How to repent lesson. I needed it too. The Atonement is not just for sinners, but for people who sincerely want to change and improve. I love the Savior for what He did so that I have the option to repent. I don't have to wait to change. I can be free of all my guilt and worry. That is the best gift anyone could give me... and that is why I must share it with others.
I love being a missionary! I am sad to leave Sister Smith. We have become such good friends. SHe will hold down the fort in Fukuoka with Sister Mills.
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