I am going to use some Nihongo in this email for the benefit of my Japanese friends reading my emails. すこし日本語でかいています。
Transfer Calls are today... Sister Chapman is getting a bean chan, and either Layton Shimai or I am leaving... So that means,yes, ANOTHER new companion! I have had a new companion every transfer! Haha I guess that is just how my mission is gonna go.
We had a really fun week! I feel like we really got to know each other and we all became friends!! Haha we had a funny conversation about peeing and then I knew we would be best friends forever. I love sister Chapman and sister Layton!
We helped teach the Elders investigator this week at Morioka Shimai's house. We talked about how to recognize answers from God. This also happens to be something I have been needing an excuse to study. Usually answers come to me as thoughts come to my mind while I am praying, or I will think of a scripture reference. God speaks to all of us differently, and we have to really listen in order to hear. D&C 112:10 Be thou humble; and the Lord thy God shall lead thee by the hand, and give thee answer to thy prayers. God has answered my prayers. I know that He loves us so much!
I hit my half way mark this week! Yaaayyyyyy for hump day! I didn't do anything special this week though. Oh wait, yes we did! We climbed up 1,342 stairs. In one day. Yes, I counted. We also walked our bikes up a huge hill in order to get to the buildings with all the stairs. But it was good. I feel bad because my companions were both sick and didn't want to go... But we had to get out, so I kind of dragged them behind me. We talked to tons of people and met with a really sweet junior high girl who was interested, but then her mom came and sent us away. Sometimes I get frustrated when people don't want to listen... But I don't think that is very Christ like. がんばっています！Sometimes it is hard to swallow your pride and let people use their agency. But I just have to give people their best chance and let them choose. My legs feel super buff too so that is another good thing that came from that day.
I have been trying to decide what kind of missionary I want to be. I should have done that forever ago... But better late than never! I have been thinking about my past companions and the many good qualities that they have. I want to be a good missionary. As in a hard worker, but I also want to have fun and be an awesome companion. I was reading the talk by Elder Ringwood from General Conference... And this is my definition of a good missionary: motivated by love, lifts up those around them, doesn't wait for a special calling to start serving, sacrifices their time, talents, and efforts to help others, is exactly obedient, and is a Shiblon-like soul. There it is! All the things I want to be! My trainer is the best example of selfless service. I always knew she cared about me, and she showed me love even when things were crazy stressful. I want to be the kind of missionary she was, not motivated by numbers. She knew she was in good standing with Heavenly Father. I hope if I get the chance to train again I can help my bean learn these things.
南川兄はげんきですか？
I hope everyone is doing good and getting ready for summer. The rainy season started, so I basically live in my rain suit. It makes me feel oh so cute. Haha Jokes! I feel like a giant blue berry. My hair is not something I like to talk about because it is an Afro. I would take a picture, but it honestly would scare you, so...
Love you all! Have a great week!
Is Alan reading this email? ALAN please email me!! I want to hear how you are doing! Thank you!
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