Dec 21st
An excerpt from Sydney's email home which contains two themes that had been present in previous emails: The little children there are adorably cute, and she does NOT want to lose D Shimai as her companion (who was almost finished with her mission.)
"Okayama is so much fun! Everyone is so beyond nice, and the
children are just ADORABLE. A couple days ago, we were doing language study at
a park with a playground attached. Just as we were getting our stuff out, four
fourth-graders approached us with a cookie. They offered it to us and
apologized that there was only one. We gave them some dango we got at a
Christmas party, introduced ourselves, and talked for a while. The little girl
who gave us the cookie turned the subject to Santa, and we talked about who
believed Santa was their parents, and who believed in Santa. Then the topic
turned to God (our nametags gave us away--and the fact that we make it a point
to talk about the gospel to every neighbor and their dog--funny story...), and
the little girl who gave us the cookie said *I believe in God, but my parents
think it's weird.* (Pause for jaw-drops and surprised *Awwws.* Btw, she knew
why we celebrate Christmas. How crazy is that?!) ...And so we gave them a five
minute lesson on *God is your Heavenly Father* (which earned a bunch of
surprised *What?*s and glances at the sky (Since that's where God lives and all
;) ) ) Then sent them home with the dango and flyers. They were so darn cute. I
hope she finds the missionaries again. Really.
This really is the best mission in the world. My previous
companion has been sending fairly dismal emails, but I think she's been seeing
some miracles since, so there's at least one person I'm luckier than. I really,
really want to be as good as my current companion (D. Shimai). She's going
home on the 16th, so I gotta learn fast. :( Please please pray for me.
And get the Catholic half of the family praying for me, too. ;D "
(Proof that the children here are the most adorable on the planet!)
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