Sept 10, 2017
From Yamaguchi
Dear everyone, I am in Iwakuni now in Yamaguchi!
Yesterday was really funny because all of church was in English! The spirit was awesome! One of the members spoke about how his father started a gas station that didn't open on Sundays and didn't sell alcohol or tobacco. He had a family of over 7 and they lived in a rural part of Idaho at the time. Eventually the station closed, and his father was down 250,000 dollars. His father didn't understand why (when he was keeping the commandments) that things ended up so badly. Nothing good came out of the situation.
But then the member spoke to us and told us that despite how the business failed and his Father thought everything was for nothing. That seeing his father's example, and sacrifice for the Lord never left his mind. And that seeing his dad's example helped him want to go on a mission, and grow a strong testimony of the Lord.
I loved the story, and I have seen my parents example in my life as well. Of their strength and testimony. I will always be grateful for their example.
My companion is Sister Wharton, and she is a little older than me. She is 26, and has a huge testimony of the Atonement. She works so hard, and she reminds me a lot of Sister Glathar and my Trainer Sister Johnson. I am overjoyed to be her companion and I can't wait to see the miracles for this transfer.
Also, please in any e-mails do not mention how much time I have left on my mission. I want to push until the very end.
In my District we have Elder Nukaya, Namoa, and Sisters Oliveraz and Williams.
I might send pictures next week. Other than that thank you for all your love and prayers. Next week I might be able to send some pictures on the base as well. Much love always.
Me with Kouyama Akemi! She is a spectacular member. We visited her a lot while she was in the hospital for her foot! By now she is pretty much fully recovered! We love her so much. Her testimony of the Book of Mormon is growing so much!
The woman in the brown is a wonderful investigator. The last day while I was in Kagoshima we made a Baptizmal date with her. And the woman in the Blue is Sister Sano, she served a mission here in Japan and is a golden member.
This is me with sister Mikawa! Mom I hope you like the picture. She was in need of the temple picture more than me, she is a widow and has such a wonderful heart. I always love seeing her smile!
Getting ready for the bus to Yamaguchi from Kagoshima. Sister Packer is on the left. She and elder Packer are the couple missionaries in Kagoshima. They are so loving and have helped the missionaries so much! Next is me, then Sister Wihongi! She is from Australia and just finished her mission! Then it is Sister Glathar and my old companion sister Askew!
Next is Wharton Shimai! More on her soon!
I am always honored to be a member and a missionary here in Japan.
Love
Sister Freed
