Lots happened with transfers, so I'll start at the beginning:
Tuesday, I received my transfer call! Chapman Shimai was going to be coming up to Iwakuni!
Wednesday Night, the AP's called and informed me that I would be getting 2 companions... Sister Chapman and Sister Layton, who came with me to Japan!
Thursday- I said goodbye to my love, Campbell Shimai, and spent the day with Sister White. It was hard to say goodbye, but every missionary has to die someday. LOVE YOU CAMPBELL SOUP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I also am so thankful for SIster White- she always takes care of me and makes me feel so loved! Then my companions came, and we came back to the apartment and we spent a lot of time cleaning and moving in. I am area sempai now, so I feel a lot of responsibility for the area, ward members, and people. It's a little overwhelming, but we get alone really well and I am doing good!
We watched General Conference this weekend and I loved it!!!!!!!!!! I came into it with specific questions, and all of them were answered! I loved all of the talks. I felt like most of them focused on Marriage (#trunky) and Enduring to the End. I really gotta step up my game. I know that the Lord loves us so much, and He needs us to help Him. God doesn't need lukewarm followers, He needs committed warriors to fight for what is right! I am proud to be part of Helaman's Army!
I love the Lord with all my heart. I am so blessed to be serving in Japan. I love the Japanese people. I really am thankful to learn from them. I know that the Lord wants to bless us. I have felt this week as I am trying to overcome my weaknesses that I can change. THAT is the good news of the gospel- if you don't like where you are, you can go to a place that you want to be. AND you don't have to do it alone. I have so many weaknesses, and I am overwhlemed with all of my imperfections sometimes... but through the Atonement, I can work on one at a time, slowly but surely transforming into someone a little bit better. I love that the Gospel gives us hope to become better. I can be free of all guilt and shame. I can feel peace and hope about the future. All because of my Savior, Jesus Christ and My Heavenly Father. I know they live. I know that by following their commandments, we can be truly happy.
Love you all! Have a great day!
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Sanders Shimai
lindsay.sanders@myldsmail.net
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