Not really a shocker, of course members have friends, it was just cool
how many were introduced to us in a variety of ways this week. First
off, thank you to those who sent letters of encouragement and love,
they really helped. I truly am lucky to have such an awesome family,
and great friends.
Monday we did splits with the stls so my companion and one of them
could rest, and I went and had a little fun with Zhou Shimai. We went
shopping, which isn't my favorite activity, but it was alright. That
night we went and helped yuri Shimai pack. She is currently less
active, and we just recently got ahold of her, right before she moved
to Nagoya.
Tuesday we went and visited satomi Shimai in the hospital. She had her
baby, and named him Aki. It was cool to see she was doing alright, but
I just wanted to hold him. Wasn't too much point visiting when you
can't hold the baby was thought. One of our investigators, kana San
came with us though, and her and satomi Shimai have become good
friends, so that was awesome to see. That night we had kids randomly
show up at eikaiwa with their mom. And so I ended up trying to teach
the beginner class and a kids class at the same time, while the sekime
elders taught the advanced class, with most of my students, cause it
was seriously so impossible. But it was fun. We also taught nagaoka
San, and he has realized he has to be willing to keep all the
commandments before her receives baptism, so he's willing to wait.
Wants to finish off his supply of coffee before he tries.
Wednesday I was sick. I had a really bad sore throat, and a head ache.
I think I just caught a bit of omisaki shimais cold, but with the
relationship stress, it just knocked me out a bit. I'm feeling better
today though.
Thursday I wasn't feeling good still, and before omisaki Shimai
arranged splits with some members before I could tell her I felt ok
enough to dendo. So I went with mitani Shimai and learned about some
less actives as I rested again, and she went with Juliette Shimai and
me akatsuka shimais friend Rosalin, who is now our investigator. I
also got to visit Nishikawa Shimai, a member from shimogamo, because
she was in a hospital in Hirakata. She actually lives in Hirakata
area, but because of all the hills to the church, she goes to church
in shimogamo. That is how close the two are.
Friday we had an awesome ztm, and I seriously learned so much from it.
Welch Kaicho has given us all a goal, and I felt the spirit confirm to
me that is a goal straight from God. The goal is to see a baptism
before the end of the year. For each missionary to see a baptism. I
feel if I get myself out of the way, and change and follow the lords
will, I will be able to see the accomplishment of this goal. The
spirit was just really strong as they told of this goal. That night we
visited emi Shimai, and she wants to take the missionary lessons to
help her remember. She has been less active for ten years, and just
started coming back after she moved to Hirakata. She is awesome.
Saturday we got to see the women's session of general conference, and
it was amazing. I loved uchtdorfs talk, and also Jean b. Binghams
talk, I will bring the light of the gospel into my home. It truly was
a great conference, and I can hardly wait for next weekend when I get
to see the rest of conference. That night a member had us over for
dinner, and invited her friend, and her friend seems to really have
interest! She lives in Higashi Osaka area, but has only met with us,
hopefully she will really want to learn, and we can refer her to the
sisters there.
Sunday koike Shimai brought a friend to church. No Christian
background, and didn't speak Japanese, so I translated everyone's
testimonies as best as I could, but I also explained a lot of what the
people were talking about. She had seen a Mormon documentary before,
so she knew of some things. She also gave me her phone number, and
said she would like to come again, and so I am excited to see where
that goes. Her name is Fatou. We also met a less active young women
that day, who hadn't been to church since basically her baptism. We
were knocking on her house as she was coming home. That night, koike
Shimai had us over for dinner, and we were able to share a message
with her nonmember husband, he is really nice, and you can tell how
much he loves his family. His English is also really good, and so I
spoke mainly in English. I felt bad for omisaki Shimai, but koike
Shimai is still ganbaroing with Japanese, and so I put the members and
hopefully soon investigator first. She seemed ok with it.
Well that's basically my week. Hirakata has a lot of dendo Fire, and
so many people introduce their friends to the missionaries. There are
so many potential and former investigators that were referrals, sad
that they aren't investigating, but awesome to see the members desire
and action to share the gospel. Love you all! Hope you have another
great week!
Love, Sister Makin
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