mission stories || by elder young

Dear Family and Friends

Well it’s been two weeks or so. 


Hmmm geez I forgot what I did
haha. Let me check on my planner real quick
ok couple of things I really enjoyed in this past three weeks or so,
our whole zone got together on P-day and had plenty of activity. The
sister missionaries made us a great meal and smoothies which were
quite delicious to the taste. The other Elders and I constructed
little soccer goal to play footsal in the gym. Way good. Really fun.
It was a fun time for me to associate and to get to know other
missionaries more in a personal level as well.

As of November, the Matsudo Zone missionaries were; Young, Abe,
Stewart, Darlington, Romer, Takae, Provost, Cooper, Reynolds and
Kojya. The sister Missionaries were KIra, Saeki, Inoue.

There will never be a gathering with the same group, so for future
kicks I figure I would mention the names of the group. It will most
likely give me a good nostalgic feeling when I reflect on these two
years after my mission.

well let’s see.... on Sunday the 21st Elder Abe and I went to Ushiku
to stay over the night for the 5 Zone conference that was going to
take place the next day. At the apartment two more other elders from
another area came to stay over the night as well. There I met with an
Elder who is from Brazil. His name was Elder Cretli (kuretori  roma
ji) and I enjoyed talking with that lad. Apparently there is a need
for Portuguese speakers because there are many Brazilians here in
Japan. SO... well my Finnish will be useless and will probably die
when Elder Abe goes home, so I decided to use my language time to
study Portuguese! Only If I receive permission from President Albrecht
though haha.　But man. Portuguese would be fun to learn haha. Falla!

In the actual day of Conference about 5 zones got together I think,
But four general authorities from the Seventy came. Elder Evans,
Aoyagi, Stevenson aaaaand....... freak
chey? tey?

Anyhow. Elder Evans gave us training all day. Which was crazy good.
You can just feel the spirit so strong when he talks. He is a Master
Teacher and a spiritual Giant.
Maybe next week I will gather all the notes that I took during the
conference and write couple of things that I thought was good. I would
like to share one quote with you that I heard and now Cherish.
*Today I will Obey and Tomorrow I will understand+ Marjorie Hinckley
I love this quote.
Well just to quickly wrap it up. I am really grateful that I am
serving a mission. I am really happy that I made the right choice. It
has been uplifting, joyful, and a giant spiritual experience. Ive
learned many things while out on a mission. I am grateful I have the
fullness of the gospel of Jesus Christ. and so grateful that I am
sharing it with others. I’ve seen it bless people’s lives and seen
many miracles. It has strengthened my faith and has given me witness.
I can only see this rest of the two years will continue to be a great
experience. I Know the church is true, I know our father in Heaven
lives, I Know Jesus Christ dies for us, and lives today. I Know Joseph
Smith restored the gospel, I Know President Thomas S. Monson is the
prophet of God in this latter-days.
The gospel uplifts us and gives a great joy and love! Haha
Alrighty. Got to roll.
Oh and gordo Utah Jazz Rocks.