Kon'nichiwa again watashi no kazoku to tomodachitachi!
What a week it has been this week! It started off on Monday with me coming down with the craziest cold/sore throat thing; don't worry, I'm truly feeling a lot better. There are so many missionaries here in such a confined space, and so when one person gets sick it spreads like a fire in a paper factory. Luckily I've had a few days of rest and relaxation, so I'm feeling a lot better!
I'm sorry, I can already tell that this is going to be a rather short e-mail, because not much has happened. This week, I've just been reading my scriptures a ton. Before I left for my mission, I had a strong testimony that this gospel has the truths that God wants all of his children to know. But I have gained such a strong appreciation for them, I love the scriptures with all my heart and want to share them with everyone I meet.
This past week, I've been reading about the Sons of Mosiah and Alma- they inspire me so much! They went to such dangerous places on their missions, knowing that they might be killed, or thrown into jail, or any matter of crazy things. But they prayed, and they were able to bring miracles to pass. It gave me confidence that anybody can change from their old life and become a better person- and I know that this misison is also helping to make me a better person.
A mission isn't necessarily the easiest experience, but I've learned so much through it. This past Sunday we were reminded about this world's best and only perfect missionary and some of his experiences. He was spit on, he was whipped, he was rejected, and he was eventually killed by the people that he was trying to love, teach, and forgive. Jesus Christ was a perfect missionary- and even so, he had some really difficult times on his mission. Remembering what the Savior has done for all of us gives me so much hope and confidence. There is a life after this. Christ atoned for us so that we can return to the presence of His Father and be happy. In this life there are trials; good things happen to bad people and bad things happen to good people. It is chaotic and confusing sometimes. This life isn't easy, but that's okay! This life is a test of our faith, and I know that if we turn to Christ and try to understand him and become more like him that we will have happy endings. I have such a strong testimony of this gospel. Jesus Christ is our Savior. God is truly and literally our Heavenly Father. The Holy Ghost can help us know the truth. If we just seek to know Christ, we will feel more peace and happiness than we've ever felt in our lives! I'm so grateful to be on a mission, I know there is no better place to be.
I love you all friends and family, and I hope that everything is going well.
Watashi wa minasan o aishitte imasu (I love everyone!)
~Watkins Shimai
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