Hey everyone!
Hope you are all staying warm! I think I mentioned it last week, but
it's getting cold out here. As a gift for the new transfer, we got
snow on Friday! Elder Osborne was enthusiastic, after both living in
Arizona island
ofOkinawa
gear ASAP, to keep him warm and running. The best part is that all the
members said that this was an especially early snowfall, and it came
just in time for him. What a gift from nature, and what a beautiful
sight it was.
But the winter weather isn't the only crazy thing. As mentioned, we
had transfers, and now that Elder Welch is back home with his family
and Elder Gatherum in Saijo, I get to work with Elder Osborne! He's
been out in the field for a little over a year, so he has mission
experience, and he is an all around good guy. We actually haven't had
much time together yet, because Elder Rowe has been doing some zone
leader training with him, but I look forward to the next 8 (maybe 14?)
weeks with him.
While Elder's Rowe and Osborne have been out doing trainings together,
I've been able to go with Elder Harris, Elder Rowe's new companion,
and a new missionary to Japan! Talk about stress. Here I am, only in
country for about three months, and I'm all of the sudden the person
who knows more Japanese as we teach... But, it's been fun to go out. I
know more than ever that God looks out for us, and when we need to
speak in Japanese, he gives us the words. The gift of tongues is a
real thing, and I am so grateful for it. It's hard, but Elder Harris
and I learn each time we go out that God is watching over us.
The last bit of news for this week is that it's almost Christmas! As
such, we have already been part of two Christmas parties, with two
more planned. They are great chances to go and brighten the day of
other people, by just going and being happy to be there. This is a
season of joy, centered in Christ, but no matter who you are or what
you believe it's a happy time of the year. My challenge going forward
is to channel that joy year round, and love all the people I get the
privilege of talking to as a missionary.
Best wishes for the holiday season!
Love,
Elder Mitchell Woodhouse
Hope you are all staying warm! I think I mentioned it last week, but
it's getting cold out here. As a gift for the new transfer, we got
snow on Friday! Elder Osborne was enthusiastic, after both living in
of
gear ASAP, to keep him warm and running. The best part is that all the
members said that this was an especially early snowfall, and it came
just in time for him. What a gift from nature, and what a beautiful
sight it was.
But the winter weather isn't the only crazy thing. As mentioned, we
had transfers, and now that Elder Welch is back home with his family
and Elder Gatherum in Saijo, I get to work with Elder Osborne! He's
been out in the field for a little over a year, so he has mission
experience, and he is an all around good guy. We actually haven't had
much time together yet, because Elder Rowe has been doing some zone
leader training with him, but I look forward to the next 8 (maybe 14?)
weeks with him.
While Elder's Rowe and Osborne have been out doing trainings together,
I've been able to go with Elder Harris, Elder Rowe's new companion,
and a new missionary to Japan! Talk about stress. Here I am, only in
country for about three months, and I'm all of the sudden the person
who knows more Japanese as we teach... But, it's been fun to go out. I
know more than ever that God looks out for us, and when we need to
speak in Japanese, he gives us the words. The gift of tongues is a
real thing, and I am so grateful for it. It's hard, but Elder Harris
and I learn each time we go out that God is watching over us.
The last bit of news for this week is that it's almost Christmas! As
such, we have already been part of two Christmas parties, with two
more planned. They are great chances to go and brighten the day of
other people, by just going and being happy to be there. This is a
season of joy, centered in Christ, but no matter who you are or what
you believe it's a happy time of the year. My challenge going forward
is to channel that joy year round, and love all the people I get the
privilege of talking to as a missionary.
Best wishes for the holiday season!
Love,
Elder Mitchell Woodhouse
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