Firrrrrst off---HAAAAAPPPPY BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK MOM!!!!!
What are ya? 35? hahaha just kidding. I hope you have the best birthday ever! Which means you gotta go on some sort of adventure. I mean it! I want to hear about it too! Im thinking something like crazy beach adventures or sneaking in to a hot tub or something. So something crazy! And document it so that i can see.
Christmas Call!!!! Guess what everbody! I get to talk to you on Christmas eve your time! So here is the low down- WE ARE ALLOWED TO USE SKYPE! But in order to do so, I gotta figure out a place we can do that. We shall see. but I would much prefer skype. I get 45 minutes. it says that if you feel a longer time is necessary, you can talk to the mission president. Hopefully he thinks "i love my family" is a good enough excuse. haha just kidding. but really. He lives so close. might as well ask the man right? Im just really excited! it will be christmas day here, christmas eve your time- I need to know what times work best for you! so let me know!
By the way- Japanese people are the cutest little people in the world. Guess what they call Pooh bear? ....Pooh San. I kid you not. Guess what they call Santa? you are going to be so excited....Santa San. yes. That`s right. I will forever call the jolly old man Santa San.
Quick side note- there are these machines that Sister Flake and I see everywhere. They are the most interesting little things. We have come to the conclusion that they are, in fact, time machines that only we can see because of our whatever its called. Senses. We will try to capture it on camera someday, but they are almost always gone in a wink- gone to who knows when...Its my dream to own one someday.
Also- along with Christmas season, its also sumo season. I have seem some of the largest people in my life here, as well as some of the smallest `large` people. I don't know quite what to think about it.
So, being in Japan around Christmas time is so cool. Some buildings have lights, all the stores have Christmas decorations, and yet while we are walking around on the street talking to people, half of them don't know who Christ is, and some of those people haven't even heard if him. I know that's really hard to believe, but it is so true. I've realized the past couple of weeks how cool it is that we have the opportunity to introduce these people to Christ. And to a loving Heavenly Father. A lot of people in Japan tend to look down, always. Always working. (I don't know how it is in other places around Japan cause ive only been in this big city) but everyone is always working. Sometimes when you ask them if they like work they laugh- say they have never thought about that. The other sisters are teaching this sweet girl- shes like 22, wants to be a nurse. The first time I saw her- I kid you not- she was the most timid person I have ever seen. She seems so fragile and scared. But since they have been teaching her about Jesus Christ, and our loving Heavenly Father, she has literally brightened up. She came to church yesterday in this bright orange and pink skirt- and they said when she hugs you she runs up to you and gives the biggest hugs. Its amazing! This gospel blesses families, blesses individuals, and makes the whole world so much brighter in every way. I love.this.gospel.
yesterday at church some people from Orem were there, a little family, mom, dad, son (who just got his mission call) and they had brought some of their business friends to church for the first time. During the third hour they called us up to the stake presidents office where we all just introduced ourselves and talked about why we are here. The son talked about why he wanted to go on a mission, and the parents talked about why they were so excited for him. The business people were crying almost the entire time. The spirit was so strong in that room. I cant really explain it. The dad gave a short and simple overview of the gospel- that we have a loving heavenly father, we are his children, He loves us. He sent Christ to show us the way and give us the Gospel- the way to live. Because heavenly father loves us, he created a plan for us. We are happiest in life when we follow His plan, and share it with other people.
Mistake of the week: we were teaching baby eikaiwa, and I was giving a little spiritual thought at the end, and I told all the little girls they were princesses, and then all the little boys they were grandpas. The moms freaked out haha I dont know why. Same thing. Prince, grandpa...I dont really get it...
Ate some delicious Gizzard this week. YUM. When I saw it I went into super gombaru mode and ate them really fast. They asked AFTER what they were. Glad I did....glad I did...
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