And thank heavens.

2/1(Yes, I'm way behind!)

If this day had a title, it would be *Buji ni owatta*, a quote from one of my favorite people in the world. He got baptized today and later [we] had dinner at his friend's house. This, by the way, is the man who controls the weather. Last night, it snowed twice. God loves that man.

Anywho, I brought my camera to take pictures, and I ended up giving his introduction. I was so terrified. I was beyond terrified. Half of my preparation was me talking to myself and saying *It's okay, Sanzu Shimai. [Sister Sands] There's not a person in that crowd who doesn't know that you can't speak Nihongo. It won't be a surprise to anyone.* And it wasn't :D No one was surprised at all that my Japanese was bad. And now they know one of Weather Man's hobbies, his hometown, and his favorite scripture. (Alma 13: 28-29) That's all you need to know about a person, right? I didn't mention that his prayers alter nature. ;)

But afterwards, we visited another one of my favorite people in the world, then came back and ate dinner at the Weather Man's best friend's house. We also invited [name removed], and I think she made a new friend, so that worked out really well :D After dinner, they brought out a CAKE for Weather Man's second birthday. (You know, baptism being a rebirth and all) I was so floored. These people are amazing. [We] taught a lesson on charity (Z. Shimai:s idea. I wanted to teach the ten commandments again), and I think it went over pretty well.

Overall, it was a magical day. When I asked Weather Man what he thought about it all, he smiled, nodded, and said *Baputesumakai wa buji ni owatta.*

And thank heavens.

I love you all so much!! Best of luck and love :D

Sanzu Shimai

Note from Syd's mom - I don't know if these pictures go with this post, but they are fun to see, regardless.