July 1, 2013
Wow. July. The time is seriously
going by so fast! I can hardly believe it!! It is going by so fast but honestly
I feel like I am doing nothing.
It was kind of a weird week. Lots of
new experiences as a missionary. Still went on exchanges this week. Those are
always really good learning opportunities, but honestly I don't think I would
ever want to be a therapist. Props to all of you out there who can handle it.
But if someone tells me their problem, I feel like I have to fix it. And if I
can't come up with a solution, I think it stresses me out a little
bit.
But overall they were good
experiences. :)
This week I got to have a big
reality wake up to how blessed I truly am. Talking with investigators and recent
converts makes me so grateful for the wonderful family I grew up in. Of course
we aren't perfect. But we have nothing nearly as crazy as the stuff that is
going on in the lives of those around me.
I know that the gospel is the great
anecdote for their heartaches, but it is probably going to take some
time.
Yesterday we watched the broadcast
of the mission president's training. Wow. So cool!! Missionary work is really
making huge changes. It's way exciting to be a part of it. I am not sure when
they will start taking place here in our mission, (the facebook and computer
dendo), but probably right as I go home. haha. oh well.
It is exciting that the members are
supposed to take a lot more responsibility in missionary work.
Members are SOO important. I do love
the ward here, but I think they are all so shy. They feel like if they
give us food then their missionary duties are over. But really we need them
talking with our investigators and helping us teach the lessons. That is where
they can be the most help.
We are working on building that
relationship with the members right now. Suggestions?
I know that this is kind of lame and
short. But I don't have a whole lot to say. Sorry! Things are going pretty slow
here in Okamachi which is frustrating. We are trying to move things along
faster, but it is hard when we are only in our area for 1/2 the week.
Well I love you all so beri
muchi!!
Love,
Dobson Shimai
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