May 11, 2013

Ok, real letter time

 

Aaah! I have been so busy here at the MTC I kind of forgot that my Birthday was coming up. Thank you everyone for your birthday wishes, they really mean so much. Today is my Pday so I got to visit the temple. Greatest birthday ever.

 

This week has gone by so fast. I can't believe it. I really have to appreciate all the time I can get here. We are teaching 2 "investigators" now in Japanese. At first it was hard, and I mostly just wrote down lines I wanted to say... but that's not how you teach by the spirit! I've learned that if you are prepared in your studies, that during the lesson if a certain topic must come across, the spirit will prompt you to say what you must. There was a time where I was looking at my investigator just splurting out japanese words. Did they make sense? Of course not! but he could atleast piece them together. That was such a wonderful experience. I hope to improve everyday. Not just in studies, but also being able to recognize the spirit and have faith to follow it.

 

This week has gone by so fast that I can't even recall everything that i've done! All the days kind of just mesh together... On Sunday we watched a wonderful talk by Elder Bednar. "The Character of Christ" It's pretty safe to say that it changed my mission experience already! If you can find it, I suggest you watch it. Now I just want to go to Japan right now and serve those who need it. 

 

If you have question in your heart, I guarentee that you can find your answer in the Book of Mormon. We have so many resources in this world for lesson plans, any kind of studies, personal questions. Here at the MTC we have so many books, and dictionaries, PMG's etc... but the best resource you have for those important questions are found in Prayer. Communicating with your Heavenly Father is the first thing you must do.

 

I love everyone so much, and I can't wait to hear from everyone. Thank you for your support and love. (Also... did you hear about that Dearelder website? mmhm, it's pretty good) 

Aishitemasu!

Money Shimai 

 

I would send pictures, but I left my SD card in my room :'D I'll get those up soonish...