Monday was pday, and it was lots of fun, we decided to buy groceries
for two weeks, so that we wouldn't have to buy them after we receive
transfer calls, cause it is kind of crazy, so that was lots of fun! We
also taught Paula, and had a repeat lesson with her, cause she had
forgotten that we already read chapter nine, old people are so funny
sometimes, but we were just patient, and she actually had a ton of
questions about chapter 9 of first nephi again, so it turned out to be
a good thing.
Tuesday we tried to visit a bunch of less actives, without much
success, but we did talk to the non member wife of one of them
briefly, but she was busy, so we will probably go back and try
sometime this week/ after transfers, because that is crazy! And then
we also taught eikaiwa, and that was lots of fun, but kind of an epic
fail! Because we tried to teach werewolf, and it was just to hard for
them to understand, but it was hilarious!
Wednesday we taught inoue San. And had a good lesson ish with her. It
was the anniversary of her husbands death, so she was kind of low...
We don't really know how to help her, and it is a struggle. She likes
the promised blessings of the gospel, but is pretty much refusing to
act, which is just so sad! We also visited Aline Shimai, and helped
her make decorations for the Christmas party, and also taught her a
lesson, and then we rushed off to the last institute of the year,
where I had nabe, a kind of soup for the first time, and it was
delicious, and then we rushed home, because it was almost nine.
Thursday, we had a lesson with ofuji, and Nakano Shimai was there. It
started out really good, but then her questions took it all over the
place, we are trying to get her to act as well right now, but she is
also being fairly stubborn, because she doesn't see the point, the
struggle is real. We also visited less actives with the takatas, and
it was so much fun! We sang Christmas carols for those we visited, and
it just really brought the spirit, and was wonderful.
Friday we had district meeting with hilarious yogens, and then went to
Paula and nobus restaurant for lunch, and it was so good! And then we
did our last SKK as a companionship, which took a bit longer, but was
amazing, Kurashiki is going to flourish!
Saturday we went to takahashi, and it was sad, because we couldn't
meet with any of our investigators, but then that night we helped the
young women make Christmas cards, and then we went on splits with two
members, and did some housing, which was amazing! I was with megumi,
and mills Shimai was with Haruna, megumi is preparing to go on a
mission, so no experience, and I was technically the senior, even
though she is fluent in Japanese, but the amazing thing was that my
Japanese was better despite the fact that she was fluent, and I had a
wonderful time, and she had a lot of courage, and helped out some,
though it was mainly me! Ahhh! I love megumi! I love Kurashiki!
Sunday we got to watch the Christmas devotional, and it is amazing!
Everything in Japan is delayed one week, church broadcasting wise, but
it was so much fun! And then we went to the hiramatsus and taught
about Christmas, and made Osaka Okonomiyake with them! We had lots of
fun, and a made a silly joke, using Japanese, and then hiramatsus
kyodai said I was going to transfer, which made me laugh!
Funny thing is, I am transferring! I love Kurashiki so much, and the
experiences and love I have felt here could never be described in
words! I love the members, I am so happy for them, and I know that
Kurashiki is going to flourish, and that this beautiful ward and place
that I love will become so much more beautfiul and stronger! I am so
sad to be leaving, and it is going to be so hard to say goodbye, but I
know that goodbyes are not forever, and that I will be able to see
these wonderful people again one day, and at I will love them even
more than I do now! I am so excited though for the new phase in my
grand adventure! I am becoming senior companion, scary, but I am so
excited, because the lord really helps senior companions understand,
and follow the spirit, and also understand Japanese, and I know I can
do it! What a wonderful opportunity I have, and I get to go to Kyoto!
Only one of the prettiest places in e missin! My new area is
shimogamo, and my new companion is Oswald Shimai! It is going to be
weird not being in Kurashiki, but also lots of fun! I don't think I'm
quite ready yet, but I know when transfer day comes on ursday I will
be ready, and the lord will help me accomplish all that he wants me to
do! I am just so excited for the opportunity I have to serve the lord,
and continue my grand adventure! Stls pretty much it for this week,
because now I need to go pack, and figure out all of the crazy stuff
that is going to be happening so that I can transfer!
By the way, last weeks scripture: I just want to quickly say how
grateful I am for the fathers love, and that he sent his son to die
for us, and that is why we celebrate the true meaning of Christmas!
Let us all remember that this Christmas season, and be truly grateful
for the blessings we have, because I know I am extremely blessed to
have such wonderful family and friends, and I couldn't thank the lord
enough for all of your support! I am so blessed, and the least I can
do is be grateful, and show that gratitude through my actions.
This weeks scripture isn't really about Christmas, but I think it is
appropriate for me this week: D&C 6:36- look unto me in every ought,
doubt not, fear not!
Love, Sister Makin
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