Hey Mom and Dad,
So here's the news. I did not survive transfers. They shipped me out of my beloved Kofu. And I was/am very sad. I know that there are people there who's lives I touched. Friends I've made that will be friends a long time. To be honest I really did not want to leave. It had really become a home to me. But now I am in a place called Fuchu. And as luck would have it, it is right beside Tama, my first area. Even though it's right beside it's actually in a completely different stake. It's also my first time (besides the earthquake) leaving Machida stake. My stake is now called Musashino. My new companion is Elder Graham. He's from Nevada and he is on his 6th transfer. He's a way nice guy and he's really laid back. And as luck would again have it, they decided to make me District Leader. xD Oh no!! Journal time automatically dies because now I have to call people at night. But yeah so that's the scoop on transfers.
And Mom what is this hump day you speak of? I've only been out for a couple months... not 12... ok... maybe 12... yikes...
But thank you
Nope no colour change here yet but it is starting to get a little bit cooler. But for me not quite fast enough. My body reacted rather weirdly to the heat this summer. Mostly because it was so hot, so I sweat a lot. But then also because it's so humid the sweat did not evaporate and so there were some days where I spent the better portion of the afternoon wearing a wet shirt. Especially when it's wet with sweat it becomes really not fun.
Am I still tremendously busy? Well yes and no. Yes because I became district leader and no because there are not as many appointments as we had in my previous area but my goal is to make that change! My investigators in Fuchu have actually not been met by me yet. But my investigators in Kofu are doing terrific. There's a good chance that in the coming weeks that Roma and Yvonne will be baptized which means that I can go back to Kofu. So I have a lot of hope for those in Kofu and I know that I will develop it for those here in Fuchu.
How do I feel after having been out for a year. I feel terrific. I feel awesome. I love the change that I can see comparing to pre-mission. I love the type of person that I'm choosing to become. Do I see growth and progress in myself? Absolutely. It's really amazing to see firsthand what effects leading a truly gospel-centered life can have on an individual. I also feel that I'm able to see the Lord's hand in a lot more.
Yeah I remember what it felt like arriving in Japan for the first time. It's quite an incredible change. I used to be so scared. So afraid to even try talking to people for fear of messing up. Now I feel like I could be out on my own and just go and talk to people and make friends and stuff like that. I remember how nervous I was travelling into ottawa and intercity by bus by myself. Now I don't relish coming home and finding out that Canada has nowhere near as good a railway system as Japan. I could honestly go anywhere in Japan. By myself. And probably be ok. Either it's that easy or I'm that confident xD. Probably the former heh heh. Do I feel well seasoned... Yes. xD I used to think transfer 8 was when you became old. (I'm transfer 8 now!)
So yes that is the deal with me. Please email and let me know as soon as Ben's surgery is done. I want to know that he's ok and that it went well.
So that is all what's going on in the life of Elder Keith. It's been exciting to say the least!! Thanks for your support. I've realized that my personal purpose, besides my missionary purpose is to help people in almost anyway that I can. And if that includes being a good example for someone back home by being out here, I'm all over it. I love it because I too feel like I'm being that light, and not just for those who don't know about the gospel. And it is honestly the best time of my life so far! I love you and pray for you. Thank you for everything.
Elder Keith
PS oh mom would you please email me your cinnamon roll recipe this week. There's a base close by so we can get all the ingredients. That would be muchly appreciated. Thank you!!!
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