This week.
The temple was beautiful, I felt like I was home when I was just sitting in there. It is so peaceful! Its a tiny little temple, reminded me a little of the Newport Beach temple. Sooooo peaceful :)
Thanksgiving was delicious thanks to Sister Gustafson! Turkey, gravy, mashed potatoes, rolls, REAL BUTTER! It was so delicious. Did you know they have Costcos out here? the closest one to us is an hour and a half bike ride. not exactly one I want to do on pday haha. But yeah. They exist!
We saw the lights at Hakatta Eki the other night as we were finding people to teach! Look it up or something. They are beautiful. They were playing Christmas music and some random japanese music, it was wonderful haha. When we were leaving this little band got up and sang Silent Night. It was raining, the lights were beautiful, and I was happy :)
Alma the elder was a mighty praying man. He understood the power of prayer so clearly. Reading through Mosiah 25-27ish. Prayer is so powerful. I'm learning that more and more, but recently i have realized blessings that I have been receiving that I feel like I don't deserve. And I know that in large part, that's because of the prayers of others.
I know that even when we are in tough situations we can always "pour our hearts" out to God (Mosiah 24:12). Heavenly Father is always there to be your best friend and get you through everything. Just pour your heart out to Him! Anyway you can. There is a healing power in prayer, and trusting God enough to tell him your thoughts.
I hope you are all well! Brittany and Ben`s baby is SUCH a cute little princess. I am sooooooo happy for them :) I cant wait to hold all these little babies haha I`ll be in heaven.
have a great week! remember the importance of meditating!!! Throughout the day, after praying, while praying, after reading the scriptures...just remember to be still!
I hope by some miracles it snows in Carlsbad for you guys haha :)
Love you all!
-Lane Shimai
ps-just so you all know I am collecting wutie the plethera of recipes. Japanese, american, Filipino. its the best :)
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