Happy
New Years!!!!!!! I hope Evan and josh are going to the New Years
dance (actually, just Evan because I know Josh will go). [both successfully attended the dance] But Josh,
you're not off the hook. You better not be in the slow lane at practice.
Bearman's do not swim in the slow lane. I expect more. [Josh moved up a lane in practice] And Camille,
that lipgloss you made me? Our of Kool-Aid? It tastes SO good! Anyways, this new year is awesome so far! You're totally missing out!
Did you know the Japanese tell the same New Years joke as we do in the
USA? "See you next year!" "I won't see you until next year!"
The
rest of Christmas: was so great. It was weird though. I felt more like
Emma than I did Bearman shimai. I wore sweatpants and lounges around all
day. We watched Frozen together as a district. Don't worry, I sang
along. Loudly. With gestures. It was great fun.
Saturday:
we had zone training in the morning. Afterwards we went to this all you
can eat place. We always seem to go to all you can eat places after
meetings. I think it's because the elders choose. Ridiculous. After we
had a lesson with Hershi!!! (The Philippino girl who speaks English). It
was such a great lesson. We didn't have to convince her God existed or
that we pray to God not our ancestors. Yeah for people with a Christian
background!! Also, since it was in English I could actually teach [appears not just?] to recite a few lines at an appointed time. It was refreshing to
be able to teach. And understand her. And not just understand her
words. But really UNDERSTAND her. It was a great lesson. She agreed
with everything we said. And understood everything we said. We tried to
set a baptism date but she doesn't feel ready yet. But she's excited to
learn which is all I really care about.
Sunday:
two interesting things happened today. I went to church and enjoyed it.
And I didn't dread going out to dendo [missionary work]. What a miracle. It's so hard to
like church when you don't understand any of the lessons and you can't
chat with the members. I don't know why it was different this week. I
think because I tried to talk to members. Even though it was way hard,
they definitely spoke really simple Japanese for me. And laughed at
everything I said so something good must have been happening. Now about
dendo. I didn't actually like it. It's still absolutely terrifying to go
up and talk to strangers in a strange language. But I didn't hate it
while I did it. I've been working on having positive thoughts while I
dendo. Like "I love talking to strangers!", "And my Japanese is way good
enough", and "This person will listen". Well, who would have thought,
but I think changing your attitude make something less miserable.
Monday: I don't think much out of the ordinary happened? I wrote a terrible journal entry that night.
Tuesday:
we had our district meeting up in Urasoe. It was like a 30 minute bike ride. It was lovely. It was a lovely district meeting. All about faith
and having the faith to baptize (something I'm still working on).
Wednesday:
I think I spoke more Japanese this day than any other day on my
mission. I don't know why but I was on fire! I wasn't afraid to talk to
strangers. We talked to this really awesome mom and 6 year old for 30
minutes. I played with the 6 year old (we're besties) and testified
whenever I could. It was actually really fun!
Thursday:
it's the Japanese new year! Which lasts 4 days! All we did was eat with
different member. I rolled home (like Violet in Charlie and the chocolate factory).
Well, not much more. This week has felt like 2 days. I love you guys! Stay awesome.
ベアマン姉妹
Ps. Sorry, this letter is lame. I think. Actually, who knows.
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