Dearest Family,
We had zone conference
this last week, and it was really weird to be one of the returning missionaries
and to bear my testimony. I actually cried
during my testimony, which makes me think that maybe I will be just like my mom. (*^^*)
On Saturday we
had a kubarikai with the ward. Only a few
people showed up, but it was still fun. Since
it was raining and no one was on the streets, we just posted the apartments near
the college. Afterwards there was a ward party, and we ate Nagashi Soumen in the
church's parking lot. They set up bamboo
that they ran water through so that they could send noodles and stuff down for everyone
to eat. That was a terrible description, so I'll send a video.
After the party,
we went with Misaki (recent convert) and Yuuka (investigator) to the Tsukuba Matsuri
and watched the parade. It was so cool! The taiko drums were amazing, and the Omikoshi
were so beautiful. Whenever I see so much
culture, I just feel like I want to live in Japan forever.
This week I have
the opportunity to go with Miki, one of the first people I met when I came to Japan,
to the temple for her to receive her endowment.
I am so grateful for the relationship I have been able to build with her. I am grateful for her example and for her diligence
in the Gospel. She is such an amazing person! I am so excited for her to make eternal covenants
with her Father in Heaven.
I love the temple! I love the blessings and knowledge we can receive
there. I look forward to going more regularly
when I return home.
I love you all! Have a fantastic week!
Love, Crandall
Shimai
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