November 6th,
2012
Hello to all of my
loved ones!
This is going to be a
quick one.
Sorry I am writing a
day late. Yesterday we had a Zone Tai Kai. All of the missionaries on Shikoku
got together here in Takamatsu. We had training from President Zinke and the
Assistants. It was awesome! The theme was all about remembering. We know all of
the stuff we need to do to be a good missionary. We just need to remember to do
it. I really wish I had more time to talk about it but I really don`t.
Sorry!
Today was great! We
actually went to one of the most famous parks in Japan. It`s called Ritsurin
Koen. It`s a 30 minute bike ride from our apartment and all of the ward members
have been telling us we need to go. We went with our investigator U-----
Shimai. She is just so great! She is kind of like my Japanese mom. And I think
she thinks of us as our American daughters. I just love her.
We`ve been working
with her to help her accept a baptismal date. She`s had almost all of the
lessons and she picks the concepts up SOOO fast. She is amazing. She is just
really worried about her family. Religion has a really bad image here in Japan.
Her husband and her son said they would basically disown her if she were to
affiliate with a church. They don`t know she`s been meeting with us. We asked
her to read some certain scriptures about baptism and pray about them. We asked
her how it went today, she said it was really good. There was a scripture that
was exactly what she needed. She didn`t tell us what it was, or what the implications
are. She said she wanted to wait until our next lesson to explain it. So we
have to wait ‘til Thursday...I can`t wait! There is power in the scriptures,
especially the Book of Mormon. It can truly change people`s hearts.
Ah! I really don`t have
that much time. But just to explain last week...umm....
Friday we had a Zone
conference in Okiyama which was also awesome. The theme of the mission is `True
Disciples One and All`. This is the vision Zinke Kaicho has. This is what he
wants us as missionaries to be. The training that we received on Friday from
the Zone Leaders was all about this. I have such a long ways to go to be a true
disciple of our Savior, Jesus Christ, but I am excited for the challenge
confronting me.
I got to see Hansen
Shimai there again which was fun. The MTC seems soooooo long ago. It`s weird to
think it hasn`t even been 2 transfers...
Our investigators are
doing well. I---- San (San is just what they use for like a Polite
Mr./Mrs.) had a good lesson. We explained the restoration. Some of the parts
were a little rocky, but when I recited the first vision she sat there for a
minute, thinking, then looked up and said, `That`s great!` (except in
Japanese). I know she wasn`t referring to my Japanese. But the Spirit is definitely
there as you testify of the divinity of this church. I love it!
O-----
Family...ma...they are doing alright. I don`t know how much interest the mom
has which is a bummer. But her awesome member friend brought the O-----
daughters to church with her on Sunday. They could only stay for sacrament
meeting which was also a bummer, but I am excited to go back next week and talk
to them about it!
We haven`t had a
chance to meet with them this week. She has a super crazy schedule. But we have
an appointment next week so hopefully we`ll get to teach them more.
We`ve tried a couple
times to go and visit Tattoo man. Unfortunately he is usually sleeping or at
work. We haven`t quite figured out his schedule yet. But we are determined for
him to at least listen to what we have to say.
Yay! Congratulations
to Nathan and Tiffany! You`re baby looks beautiful! I am glad she is healthy
and safe!!
Well I really am
almost out of time. We have to go prepare for Eikaiwa. I think you all are
awesome! Thank you for all of your prayers. I can feel them when the work gets
hard. I know they are also blessing our investigators.
I love
you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Love, Dobson Shimai
p.s. Here is the best burger known to man. We pass this little diner frequently. Santa`s diner. We decided to try it last preparation day. (It`s all about the food, right dad?). It was SOO good. I didn't think I really missed hamburgers. But when I ate it, I was in heaven. oh. It was soo good!!! We took the Elders back on Friday for district meeting. You can imagine their delight!!!
Love, Dobson Shimai
p.s. Here is the best burger known to man. We pass this little diner frequently. Santa`s diner. We decided to try it last preparation day. (It`s all about the food, right dad?). It was SOO good. I didn't think I really missed hamburgers. But when I ate it, I was in heaven. oh. It was soo good!!! We took the Elders back on Friday for district meeting. You can imagine their delight!!!
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