Hey everyone!
Another week in Japan has passed, and I'm not quite sure where it all
went! According to Elder Welch, I should be worried, because it's only
going to get faster from here. But for now, I get to enjoy the ride,
and have fun spreading the gospel in my continuously broken Japanese.
From the past week, we were able to accomplish quite a few things from
a missionary perspective. Elder Welch and I found a few new
investigators, including Miya. We had actually talked to her mom
before, and she (the mother) told us to come back to meet and teach
her son. So when we went back to meet the son, we were a little
surprised to have the door opened by a girl instead! But everything
got sorted out, and we got to teach about Our Loving Father in Heaven,
and Miya asked all types of good questions. Sadly, she is busy a lot,
but we hope to have more time to meet with her in the coming weeks.
The biggest piece of mission news is that Elder Gatherum and Elder
West are having a baptism on Saturday! They have been working with
Murata Shimai for the past while, and she is ready to be baptized this
week. It's a great miracle to see, and to know that there are prepared
people around the world, even in Yamaguchi, Japan.
In non-mission news, I had my first split with Elder Burguner in Hofu
last Thursday. While going to a different city was interesting, the
most adventurous part was trying to bike there the night before. Hour
is about 16km from Yamaguchi, so time wise, it seemed like it should
work. But, what Elder Gatherum and I weren't accounting for it
construction. The path we planned on taking cut through the mountain,
and was just a small bike path. So we get there, already 13-14 km from
Yamaguchi, and start up, only to find that we don't have cell service
(no maps) and there are giant tractors all over the trail. Bravely we
press on, but eventually the trial disappeared, and we had to turn
back home, and take the train the next morning. So in all, it was
maybe 25-30km of biking in a large circle, and we learned that the
maps we have on the iPad could use some updating. But, it was a
learning experience, and as long as you learn, it's worthwhile.
Lastly, this week has two big food items. First, Japan has Indian
food! In Hofu, we went out to eat Indo curry, and I am so glad that
I've had it before. It's great to have a taste of high school back,
and it will probably be eaten again. Secondly, we got persimmons! I
didn't have any idea what they were, but they taste cool, and are a
cheap fruit item at this time of year. So don't worry, even
missionaries eat healthy!
Another week in Japan has passed, and I'm not quite sure where it all
went! According to Elder Welch, I should be worried, because it's only
going to get faster from here. But for now, I get to enjoy the ride,
and have fun spreading the gospel in my continuously broken Japanese.
From the past week, we were able to accomplish quite a few things from
a missionary perspective. Elder Welch and I found a few new
investigators, including Miya. We had actually talked to her mom
before, and she (the mother) told us to come back to meet and teach
her son. So when we went back to meet the son, we were a little
surprised to have the door opened by a girl instead! But everything
got sorted out, and we got to teach about Our Loving Father in Heaven,
and Miya asked all types of good questions. Sadly, she is busy a lot,
but we hope to have more time to meet with her in the coming weeks.
The biggest piece of mission news is that Elder Gatherum and Elder
West are having a baptism on Saturday! They have been working with
Murata Shimai for the past while, and she is ready to be baptized this
week. It's a great miracle to see, and to know that there are prepared
people around the world, even in Yamaguchi, Japan.
In non-mission news, I had my first split with Elder Burguner in Hofu
last Thursday. While going to a different city was interesting, the
most adventurous part was trying to bike there the night before. Hour
is about 16km from Yamaguchi, so time wise, it seemed like it should
work. But, what Elder Gatherum and I weren't accounting for it
construction. The path we planned on taking cut through the mountain,
and was just a small bike path. So we get there, already 13-14 km from
Yamaguchi, and start up, only to find that we don't have cell service
(no maps) and there are giant tractors all over the trail. Bravely we
press on, but eventually the trial disappeared, and we had to turn
back home, and take the train the next morning. So in all, it was
maybe 25-30km of biking in a large circle, and we learned that the
maps we have on the iPad could use some updating. But, it was a
learning experience, and as long as you learn, it's worthwhile.
Lastly, this week has two big food items. First, Japan has Indian
food! In Hofu, we went out to eat Indo curry, and I am so glad that
I've had it before. It's great to have a taste of high school back,
and it will probably be eaten again. Secondly, we got persimmons! I
didn't have any idea what they were, but they taste cool, and are a
cheap fruit item at this time of year. So don't worry, even
missionaries eat healthy!
That's all for now, and as always, thanks for your emails, prayers,
and thoughts. Your support means the world to me, each and every one
of you.
Love from Japan,
Elder Mitchell Woodhouse
P.S. The second picture isn't actually me, but Elder Welch. Just
thought it looked cool though.
To Brad & Garrett -
Thanks for all the music!
Here's some pictures of Elder Gatherum (The
Joker) and me with dendo frog! We find these guys all over when we are
lucky, and they are good luck!
Stay すてき (suteki) and learn Japanese, and then we can send secret messages!
Love from your brother!
Joker) and me with dendo frog! We find these guys all over when we are
lucky, and they are good luck!
Stay すてき (suteki) and learn Japanese, and then we can send secret messages!
Love from your brother!
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