This
week was good!
Happy
Birthday Rachel!!! My
memories of Rachel. First, when she used to come and sleep in my bed at night,
and I would secretly find it comforting myself. I remember when she would just
go out and talk to our neighbors. And they all loved her. I remember in one of
my first days of high school, she ate chipotle with me during lunch which was
super nice of her. Obviously her gift giving is memorable. When we had
Christmas in Island Park, I think she bought for me. It was awesome. I was
amazed she was able to pack so much in the car... Haha. Basically she is super
nice, kind, good with people, and loving people I know!
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| Daniel's last zone |
This
week was good. We had zone training. So my first time in a new zone. It was
cool to meet some new people and see some friends again.
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| Daniel's new home Pyeoungtaek |
Elder Rees [my MTC
companion] was going to be in my zone, but he broke his leg in the car
accident, so he went home for a couple months to heal up again. So he left the day
before our zone training. In zone conference talked about working with members
and staying positive. It was good. We also went and played basketball with a
member and his two friends. We went home but I forgot the keys. So we had to go
back to the park a little later and they were still there. We found our keys
and talked with them a little bit longer. The member opened up to us a little
bit and we had a good talk about the law of Chastity and the atonement. It was
cool. Miracle that I left my keys I guess...
Random
thought for the week. It is interesting working with both the English Branch
and the Korean wards because I notice the differences a lot. Members in the
English branch seem just to be more willing, or at least able, to help. I don't
blame that on the Korean members, but I do find it sad. I think culturally they
are just "busy" and very performance oriented (which results in the
many academies and a test oriented society and stuff). Also twice I met with
really active members’ kids. One 21 year old didn't know that the Godhead
we separate and one 17 year old didn't know that pornography was wrong.
Again I feel like that must be a little cultural. Parents seem to not teach
their kids as much somehow. Obviously that doesn't apply to everybody. At
times I feel like for missionary work, and the church, to really progress
in Korea, we need to change culture, which is an intimidating thought.
However, I also see God work through us imperfect missionaries to do his work.
And I know that all will be made fair in time. So I guess I am thankful for the
gospel. It is such a comfort to me. I have been reading the miracle of
forgiveness and I love how Christ is able to condemn sin, yet preach
forgiveness. That is something I think the world needs more of.
Anyway
I love you all
Happy
Birthday Rachel!
Hurrah
for Israel.
--
Elder
Sabey
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