Good and Bad

Well this week was good. 

I had some good and bad all mixed in there... like always. The good always outweighs the bad : ).

On Monday we had a crazy p-day we had two lessons and i accidentally thought that the first one was two hours earlier than it was, so i felt super Goofy.

On Tuesday we had an awesome district meeting where all four companionship's in the district taught different things

On Wednesday we went out to work in the blazing sun and crazy humidity. We stopped and helped an old man who was hobbling along the road and could not even stand upright. He was trying to hold his umbrella and cane in the same hand, and carry a cup of water. It is amazing that the Savior knows each of us down to our final days, and all our cares and our joys. I am grateful that He knows and loves us. 

Thursday was weekly planning and a two hour train trip to the other side of Kyushu to do a Junkai, as we waited for an expected Typhoon. The Nakatsu Elders were coming home late that night because they were teaching a lesson, and so we just sat on their porch and studied and talked for half an hour, and looked at the red clouds overhead. It was a rare moment of relaxation and quiet, and because of the weather it was cool and calm. No typhoon came, and we were able to work all that day with the Nakatsu Elders. I was so blessed by that, it seemed that all my prayers were answered during that junkai. We returned the next morning and were able to meet with an investigator named Kuriyama, who is great. We also had an investigator come to church. 

In there is scattered a lot of things that I need to learn from, that I need to fix, and do better, but i know that I can, and I know that the Savior will help me, and be with me as I go. 

This morning I was able to feel the Spirit in my prayers to start morning study. What a simple and sublime gift! I am so grateful for that Gift! I love it!

My love to all,

Elder Bevan

sorry i left my ipad in Nakatsu, there are no pictures this week

President Eagan

President and Sister Eagan.

Our new mission president.

Things in 筑紫野

Spiritually strengthened
Compliments
Advice
Miracles and insights
Love
Gratitude
Faith in the future
Peace
Support

Answers to questions

Hi Mom

I sure love you! Your job is so hard and you always are doing your
very best to lead us in the right way and do what is right! Thank you

so much!  

Sorry I didn't answer your questions last time. Here they are:

So, with this transfer, you are now in Chikashino?
Yes.
Tell us about it !!  We want details!  City or country?
City.
Pictures?
 This is the most country I have gotten here. You can't see it, but
there are two giant apartment buildings behind me. That is how most of
Japan is; the rice fields, and super tight packed living space, with
bamboo-covered hills around everything.

Apartment? 

 As far as I know, there is only one non-apartment missionary housing in the whole Mission, and that is in Fukuoka city. We live in a fairly big apartment. 

Ward or branch?

  Ward. 

Strong members?

many

... Attractions?  

There is a very large Buddhist temple here that is somewhat famous. We met a man on Friday ( when I was on splits with my zone leader Elder Moe who was my MTC companion see above picture) who was a monkey trainer. He had three monkeys in his truck that he apparently trained to preform for money at that temple. Cool right! 

Lifestyle? 

They are just like any other $BF|K\?M (B they work hard, take their duty serious, are wonderfully kind, and considerate. They eat rice and sleep on futons on the floor, take their shoes off at the door, will often give you an umbrella if you don't have one, and are generally just good. And they always dress nice!

Have you finished your application?

I plan on finishing that today.

Sorry I didn't get that to you last week.

This week one thing that has helped me is saying what I am grateful for in my prayers. It seems to help so much! It is something so simple but it helps a lot to strengthen my faith and helps me to go forward. How good it is that we can be grateful for the atonement of Jesus Christ! How wonderful it is that we know his gospel! Even when I have 1000 things to do, I can pray and give thanks and feel the spirit again in my life help me to focus on what is most important. I am so grateful that Jesus Christ bore my sins and felt my pain, and I am so grateful that He loves me. He will guide me in all the things I need to do. I love him. 

I love you!

Love, Elder Bevan 

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