頼もう
Transfers done, bags unpacked, and now thriving in the land of Machida. What a ride!
It was pretty hard to leave Hodogaya, especially all my 英会話 students. Despite being called to spread the gospel in Japanese, being an English teacher here had a pretty big impact on my mission experience. Transfer day was crazy; we woke up at 5:45 to finish some packing and get ready to catch a train at 6:50. My companion had to be at headquarters by 8:45 for a training meeting for trainers. I waited with the zone leaders and ate McDonald's breakfast before transferring. Luckily, Machida wasn't too far; only 20 minutes. But carrying a bike, suitcase, and backpack was an adventure.
Since arriving, we've been super busy. Our main investigator, 星さん, has an amazing story. When he heard about President Monson's death on the news a few weeks ago, he noticed the church he passed by everyday was the same church and felt like he needed to go. He really wants to change his life. He is preparing to be baptized on the 24th of February. And order to do that, we will be teaching him everyday of this week. The other two companionships also have investigators being baptized on the 24th; so a total of 3 people on the same day. I'm super excited!
I got to meet the senior couples, the Low's, shortly after arriving. They are currently serving their 3rd mission together; wonderful people. It snowed again on Friday as we walked to their house to repair the toilet seat warmer. That was fun haha. Later on, we had sports night. This is the first ward I've been in with a gym. I played some basketball and ping pong with a couple non-members. Reminds me of home :)
About Machida, no hills! Despite being a city, it's pretty empty at night, except near the station. Bless4 also attends the same church building every now and then. The bishop is just WOW. He's in to physical training, he has 3 piano prodigy kids, and built a mini rock climbing wall for his kids. On Sunday night, we had Curry Home Evening at his house, with our investigators. It was a great experience for them to talk with the members, including the bishop, and eat curry! I love it so much it here!
That's about it for this week. I am currently waiting with our investigator for an Alex Boye and Bless4 concert to start! Yay missionary life!
-Elder Chab
チャブ長老
愛しています(^-^)
Sasaki-san!
Last district meeting in Hodogaya!
Hodogaya 英会話 students