Friday, October 6, 2017

Week 59: September 18, 2017 - The typhoon that wasn't

Hey everybody!

I hope you are all nice and dry now that school is back in session
around all the country. The craziest news from last week was the super
big, super wet typhoon that apparently hit Kyushu and Honshu, shutting
most of the mission inside on Sunday. However, down on Amami, we
didn't get hit by anything! A little rain, a little wind, but plenty
of time to go out and help the children of God. Kinda a let down after
hearing about the build up for this storm, but at the end of the day
better safe then sorry.

After that, we had a busy week, primarily cause by the popping of a
bike tire. As me and Elder Zeller were riding to an appointment, my
back tire completely dies, going from full inflation to no air, none,
whatsoever. Somehow we finish the night off, but as we walk home, an
older couple sees us walking and half invites, half drags us over to
their office, to try and pump up my tire. Lo and behold, more air
won't help, but rather then letting us finish our walk home, we trade
bikes for the night. As is somewhat visible in the picture, most
people in Japan ride very easy going, low impact bikes. So it was
definitely a difference than my normal ride. The next day we return
the bike, pick up ours, and life continues. Just one of the fun little
hiccups of missionary life.

We capped the week with Elder Zeller pushing me harder then I've gone
before. It's a lot of fun to get to go out everyday with someone for
which this is new. It brings an added gleam and love to the work, and
reminds me that each and every moment we have is a chance to stop and
smell the roses. God has provided us with a beautiful life, and
amazing opportunity, and ours is the privilege to enjoy it. I love
being out here, even though it's far from home, because this is the
only way other people can find the same joy.

Love you all, thanks for your letters and updates!

Elder Woodhouse



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