The Work is Great and I Love It!

September 19, 2010---Hey Family! You guys had a pretty busy last two weeks! It was good to hear from you again. Sorry about last week. Rudy, I have started to like bikes too. On my speedometer it says I have gone over a thousand miles! This was from about 5 months ago. I bike everyday but am not in good shape. Olivia your pictures look good. The Japanese people always say that you look pretty. The baptism looked sweet! That was really cool for you guys to see that. Mom thanks for thinking about the Ise`s and putting them on the prayer roll. Well a lot has changed since last time we talked. I am in a new area called Yonaga. It is in the Tottori prefecture. I am still right by the ocean but the winter is about the same as Maizuru. Way cold. Right now it is cooling off and it will be cold again soon. Crazy how time flies. The Yonago ward is way big. About 60 active members with tons of little kids. The sacrament meeting is just like in America. Tons of babies crying and making noise. Kinda refreshing. O and one crazy thing is that one of my companions family lives in the ward. Do you remember Elder Iwasa? When I went to Maizuru he was my first companion. His family is way cool! It was sad to say good bye to everyone in Niihama especially the Ise family but this is where I am supposed to be. My new companion is named Elder Kimura. He is from Hokaido. The Schenk kid went there on his mission. He is way cool and also proselyted in Maizuru so we have some good stories. I am a zone leader again and I am really motivated to help out the missionaries in the zone. The zone isn't performing very well and I am excited to help the missionaries find joy in the work. I am not perfect by any means but I know why I am here and I love sharing it with everyone. I have to go but Ill share one quick story. This week on Sunday there is a baptism scheduled. The guys name is Kamitani San and he is about 30. His sister is a member and he is a way good guy. Yesterday I asked him why he wants to be baptized and his answer was pretty sincere. He said, "I want to start a new life and live with God." He is struggling right now with a few things but his desires are pure. I felt like I was in the scriptures when in Mosiah 18 Alma asked the people " Is this the desires of your hearts?" I am very thankful for the opportunity to help people make steps towards baptism and eternal life. There are tons of prepared people all over the world. I am here to teach the elect. This week in Yonago I honestly can say that a few very elect people accepted to meet again. The work is great and I love it. You guys are awesome and I love you. Till next week!