Dear family and friends,
This week has been amazing! Do I still struggle to get along with
omisaki Shimai? Yes. Does she still drive me up and down the wall
sometimes? Yes. Is it still stressing me out, and making dendo hard?
Not really. I've made some choices this week that have made things
easier. One. I laugh more, like I used to. It makes irritating things
seem funny, and two, whenever she starts to bug me, I chant omisaki
Shimai is awesome to myself in my head. That normally cools me down,
there are other things I've decided to do, but those are some of the
funnier ones, maybe.
Monday we had a 30/30 lesson with yuu San, it was her first lesson,
and she seemed to really enjoy it, though she is more focused on the
English I think than anything else. Not surprising, but she does seem
genuinely interested in the gospel, which is awesome.
Tuesday we had to watch as broadcast to prepare for zone conference,
because we had forgotten over and over again to do it. It was way
good. We then went on a bit of a split with young women. My companion
assured me they were both laurels, but I wasn't so sure, but I had a
good time with the girl I went with, ayu chan. She was a little shy,
but it was fun. Found out later she is probably still a miamaid...
Oops, but I really didn't know. That night after eikaiwa, we taught
nagaoka San. A former investigator who recently decided he wants to
get baptized. But wait, it gets better. He wants to get baptized, keep
drinking coffee and tea, because that is his 'best' and go less active
basically immeadiately. Needless to say he is not ready, and we're not
really sure what to do with him.
Wednesday we had zone conference, and it was amazing. I learned a lot
about utilizing the tools we have been given, charity, and especially
obedience, and consecrating ourselves. I loved it a lot. As they
talked I got some revelation for me, and I also felt like I got some
for investigators as well, it was way cool. Christ helps us improve
our best, so that we can be perfectly obedient. Her doesn't just make
up the difference for what we lack. That is something I thought about
a lot this week. We also visited some members, and got to share a
member missionary work message with them right before they went to the
temple. They were so happy we visited.
Thursday we helped set up some for Hirakatas upcoming family history
fair. I hope this one turns out well, they got the idea from
shimogamo. We then taught Juliette's friend keika. Lots of Juliette's
friend are at least curious about the gospel, cause they can see how
happy she is, and she isn't afraid to tell them why. She is a great
example. We also visited akatsuka Shimai, and she fed us some chestnut
soup. It was really good. Different, but good.
Friday we had district meeting, and then SKK. We didn't get it done,
but omisaki Shimai wasn't feeling very good, and for that matter
neither was I. Our area book, at least the potential investigator
section, and the former investigator section is currently a mess, so I
told her to get some rest, and I sat down and worked on that a bit at
the end of the night, there was still plenty more to do. Hopefully we
can get that cleaned up and actually useable. I so did not want to do
SKK today, because we almost always get in fights when we plan, or
upset eachother, and I wanted to be chicken. So, after a bit, I prayed
that God would give me the courage to do it, and that it would all
work out and be effective, and he helped me a lot, especially after I
got up off of my butt. Since then, my prayers have definitely changed,
at least my night prayers, and I just love praying now more than I
ever have before. The power of change on a mission is real. I am
loving exercise more now, I am loving study more now, I am loving
prayer more now, I am loving everything more now, but it's not really
the mission that does it, it is the atonement.
Saturday we had a fantastic day, and just went crazy. We talked to so
many people, and just opened our mouths as we tried to visit less
actives, and it was a blast. Most of the less actives we had visited
had moved forever ago, but the people living there were really nice,
and not angry that missionaries kept on visiting them and asking about
these people. It was just a really good day. And I felt super happy
all day.
Sunday two former investigators, nagaoka and Maeda came to church,
though Maeda only made it for relief society. Though they both tend to
come, I just hadn't known Maeda was a former investigator until now.
Church was great, and I had a talk, which I found out about that
morning. I talked about obedience, and shared this quote from Russell
m nelsons talk 'face the future with faith"' from the April 2011
conference. "Teach of faith to keep all the commandments of God,
knowing that they are given to bless His children and bring them joy.
Warn them that they will encounter people who pick which commandments
they will keep and ignore others that they choose to break. I call
this the cafeteria approach to obedience. This practice of picking and
choosing will not work. It will lead to misery. To prepare to meet
God, one keeps all of His commandments. It takes faith to obey them,
and keeping His commandments will strengthen that faith. Obedience
allows God’s blessings to flow without constraint. He will bless His
obedient children with freedom from bondage and misery. And He will
bless them with more light. For example, one keeps the Word of Wisdom
knowing that obedience will not only bring freedom from addiction, but
it will also add blessings of wisdom and treasures of knowledge. Teach
of faith to know that obedience to the commandments of God will
provide physical and spiritual protection" I know that this is true,
as we strive to be exactly obedient, and deepen how we are obedience,
choosing to make it a want, instead of a should, we will be happier,
and we will receive the blessings of heaven.
For a last minute talk, it turned out ok. We were then actually able
to meet 2 less actives after ward council meeting, and do some more
finding, despite the rain pouring down, and my companion not feeling
good. She did not want to stop dendoing, which didn't surprise me, but
she's feeling worse today, so I'm making her rest as much as I can.
That's about it for the week! I hope you all had a great week, I love
you and miss you! Love and live the gospel, come unto Christ! That is
what brings true joy!
Love, Sister Makin
This week has been amazing! Do I still struggle to get along with
omisaki Shimai? Yes. Does she still drive me up and down the wall
sometimes? Yes. Is it still stressing me out, and making dendo hard?
Not really. I've made some choices this week that have made things
easier. One. I laugh more, like I used to. It makes irritating things
seem funny, and two, whenever she starts to bug me, I chant omisaki
Shimai is awesome to myself in my head. That normally cools me down,
there are other things I've decided to do, but those are some of the
funnier ones, maybe.
Monday we had a 30/30 lesson with yuu San, it was her first lesson,
and she seemed to really enjoy it, though she is more focused on the
English I think than anything else. Not surprising, but she does seem
genuinely interested in the gospel, which is awesome.
Tuesday we had to watch as broadcast to prepare for zone conference,
because we had forgotten over and over again to do it. It was way
good. We then went on a bit of a split with young women. My companion
assured me they were both laurels, but I wasn't so sure, but I had a
good time with the girl I went with, ayu chan. She was a little shy,
but it was fun. Found out later she is probably still a miamaid...
Oops, but I really didn't know. That night after eikaiwa, we taught
nagaoka San. A former investigator who recently decided he wants to
get baptized. But wait, it gets better. He wants to get baptized, keep
drinking coffee and tea, because that is his 'best' and go less active
basically immeadiately. Needless to say he is not ready, and we're not
really sure what to do with him.
Wednesday we had zone conference, and it was amazing. I learned a lot
about utilizing the tools we have been given, charity, and especially
obedience, and consecrating ourselves. I loved it a lot. As they
talked I got some revelation for me, and I also felt like I got some
for investigators as well, it was way cool. Christ helps us improve
our best, so that we can be perfectly obedient. Her doesn't just make
up the difference for what we lack. That is something I thought about
a lot this week. We also visited some members, and got to share a
member missionary work message with them right before they went to the
temple. They were so happy we visited.
Thursday we helped set up some for Hirakatas upcoming family history
fair. I hope this one turns out well, they got the idea from
shimogamo. We then taught Juliette's friend keika. Lots of Juliette's
friend are at least curious about the gospel, cause they can see how
happy she is, and she isn't afraid to tell them why. She is a great
example. We also visited akatsuka Shimai, and she fed us some chestnut
soup. It was really good. Different, but good.
Friday we had district meeting, and then SKK. We didn't get it done,
but omisaki Shimai wasn't feeling very good, and for that matter
neither was I. Our area book, at least the potential investigator
section, and the former investigator section is currently a mess, so I
told her to get some rest, and I sat down and worked on that a bit at
the end of the night, there was still plenty more to do. Hopefully we
can get that cleaned up and actually useable. I so did not want to do
SKK today, because we almost always get in fights when we plan, or
upset eachother, and I wanted to be chicken. So, after a bit, I prayed
that God would give me the courage to do it, and that it would all
work out and be effective, and he helped me a lot, especially after I
got up off of my butt. Since then, my prayers have definitely changed,
at least my night prayers, and I just love praying now more than I
ever have before. The power of change on a mission is real. I am
loving exercise more now, I am loving study more now, I am loving
prayer more now, I am loving everything more now, but it's not really
the mission that does it, it is the atonement.
Saturday we had a fantastic day, and just went crazy. We talked to so
many people, and just opened our mouths as we tried to visit less
actives, and it was a blast. Most of the less actives we had visited
had moved forever ago, but the people living there were really nice,
and not angry that missionaries kept on visiting them and asking about
these people. It was just a really good day. And I felt super happy
all day.
Sunday two former investigators, nagaoka and Maeda came to church,
though Maeda only made it for relief society. Though they both tend to
come, I just hadn't known Maeda was a former investigator until now.
Church was great, and I had a talk, which I found out about that
morning. I talked about obedience, and shared this quote from Russell
m nelsons talk 'face the future with faith"' from the April 2011
conference. "Teach of faith to keep all the commandments of God,
knowing that they are given to bless His children and bring them joy.
Warn them that they will encounter people who pick which commandments
they will keep and ignore others that they choose to break. I call
this the cafeteria approach to obedience. This practice of picking and
choosing will not work. It will lead to misery. To prepare to meet
God, one keeps all of His commandments. It takes faith to obey them,
and keeping His commandments will strengthen that faith. Obedience
allows God’s blessings to flow without constraint. He will bless His
obedient children with freedom from bondage and misery. And He will
bless them with more light. For example, one keeps the Word of Wisdom
knowing that obedience will not only bring freedom from addiction, but
it will also add blessings of wisdom and treasures of knowledge. Teach
of faith to know that obedience to the commandments of God will
provide physical and spiritual protection" I know that this is true,
as we strive to be exactly obedient, and deepen how we are obedience,
choosing to make it a want, instead of a should, we will be happier,
and we will receive the blessings of heaven.
For a last minute talk, it turned out ok. We were then actually able
to meet 2 less actives after ward council meeting, and do some more
finding, despite the rain pouring down, and my companion not feeling
good. She did not want to stop dendoing, which didn't surprise me, but
she's feeling worse today, so I'm making her rest as much as I can.
That's about it for the week! I hope you all had a great week, I love
you and miss you! Love and live the gospel, come unto Christ! That is
what brings true joy!
Love, Sister Makin
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