Kelsie letter: “Hello from under the temple!!”

I am writing from underneath the house of the Lord here in Fukuoka!  Yep, the mission offices are right underneath it.  This weekend has been absolutely amazing!  We were able to attend every single session of conference…holy cow was it incredible.  I listened intently to every single word. I felt like I was truly listening for the first time.  I guess what I mean is that it finally has started sinking into my heart.  Oh how grateful I am for this experience.

I am thoroughly loving my new companions.  It is amazing what you can learn from others.  These two don’t really speak for much English, so I hear a lot more Japanese.  It is a blast!  Oh yeah, we cover two wards, Nagamine and Kumamoto.  We are kept very busy, last night we had a big curry party at our Stake Pres house.  How grateful I am for members who help us!

Life here in Japan is flying right by.  I loved Pres. Monson’s talk about enjoying the journey, how true that is!  I can’t really believe that I am almost half way done.  I feel like my mission is just starting, now that I actually understand the people!  Ah well, I will just have to make up for it by working harder!

Last week I met a lady on the street as we were headed home, and just doing some streeting on the way.  We talked for about 20 min.  We have  a meeting tomorrow night!  I am so excited!  She has a lot of interest.  She went to Catholic schools her whole life.  I will let you know how it goes!

I have really come to realize that there is no place for fear on a mission.  I know the Lord is with me.  I can know what to say.  My favorite scripture is D&C 68:6!  Be of good cheer everyone!  No matter what the economy does, just remember that we all have mansions on the other side. 

I love you all!  Rachel and Spence!  Holy cow a little BOY!! Congratulations!  Omedeto!  Pap, thank you so much for all of the pics, they were so fun!  I can’t wait to go to the cabin and roast a real hot dog!  I am glad to hear the yard is going well.  Oh yeah, the mission office has had the package for the last week and a half or so.  Thank you! Mel, good luck!  I hope your tiny runt comes soon.  If Mom and Pap are gone, someone please write me!

OK, must run up to the temple!  I love you all.  Remember, the work is true.  Good luck this week with the snow, its still in the 70’s here! In the morning.

Love,

Sister Haymond