So this week was.... interesting to say the very
least.
I will start this email off with the last thing that has
happened which is we got transfer calls! I will be staying in Dobong but
unfortunately, Elder Anderson will be moving on to greener pastures.
Actually he is not going that far, to Gireum area which is the area
directly south of ours, literally a 15 minute walk from our house. Hahah
thats crazy and he will be training so thats fun. Me on the other hand, I
have the priveldge to be one of the few that gets to have a korean companion!
I will be serving with Bak Jong Il here in Dobong for another transfer.
Super fun and Im guessing my korean will improve quite a bit these next 6
weeks! So I am really looking forward to next transfer, Im just scared Im
not going to be able to talk or communicate with him the first couple of days.
Last week Elder Kim was experiencing some stomach problems
and such and went to the doctor and got checked out. When he came back we
found out he had not 1, nor 2, but 4 hemorrhoids!!!! Ouch! So he
had two options and took the worst of them and opted to get surgery on what we
like to call the 항문. He has been down for the count ever since, in
some of the most pain Ive seen on a man. He looked like he was about to kill
someone when he came out of the bathroom this morning. He cant really
work anymore, but he will be transferring to a threesome next transfer out of
our area. We dont know what will happen with him really. But I went
on exchanges with him on thursday and he was knocked out the entire time except
for the last two hours of the day super crazy and a lot fo study of different
talks taht I have printed out lately. Super cool though, but with him
down it has kind of taken a toll on our district as we all have to help him and
elder grimshaw out. But its super fun!
The other thing that happened this week was the massive
amount of pain we were in last night... We walked home and said when people ask
us the hardest time on our missions we would say last night, august 31, 2014.
So first off church was great, had a fun time, and in gospel doctrine
watched a bird fly into the church and then almost kill itself smashing into a
closed window. Super sad and crazy. Then suddenly after church we
were invited to go eat with the bishop at his house, and when we went over they
had kimchi jiggae for us to eat, as well as some gogi and chopchae. Super
delicious and the spiritual message of elder kim and anderson bearing testimony
was great. Even though bishop called on me suddenly to share my testimony
as well, it was awesome. My korean has been getting a lot better lately
as I have been really trying to study hard and learn more so I can really
improve. It has been paying off! Then we went home and studied for
an hour before going to another meal with O Hyun Sook and her family. We
always dread transfer meals because in korea there are no left overs, no
leaving food on your plate, if you do it is a big sign of disrespect that
traces back to the Korean War. Anyways we walked in and she set up a
griddle for us and had 4 big bowls of meat ready for us to eat, as well as some
more in the fridge. She is infamous in the mission for feeding
missionaries till they're ready to die! We did an estimate and ballparked
somewhere between 12-15 pounds of meat that we had to eat, on top of all the
side dishes! Kimchi, Korean Pancakes, all kinds of other stuff. WE
were already stuffed and it was difficult to eat anymore but we perservered and
ate almost all of it. As a reward we had some awesome blueberry smoothie
things and then shared a wonderful message with her and her family. It
was a wonderful night! But sooo bad on the stomach, just came home and
died! Elder Suman literally destroyed their toilet though... so I doubt
we will ever get invited back :(
The only other thing that happened this week was some good
appointments with Jason. We taught him and then elder anderson and
grimshaw taught him on thursday when we went on exchanges. Hes being
doing really well and actually came to church this sunday! WE were super
excited, he came for the last 10 minutes of sacrament but then unfortunately he
left about 5 minutes after to help his in laws with their store. But he came so
w were happy!
This week also I have been studying really hard about the
plan of salvation. And I realize how gratful for it I am. I am glad
that we have the opportunity to live with our families forever, and that God
loves all of his children so they all have an opportunity to hear the gospel,
even after they have passed through the veil into eternity. Such an
amazing blessing.
Anyways Im out of time this week! I hope every one is
safe and having fun, but also remembering the Lord in everything they do!
Keep the Missionaries in your prayers!
Without Wax,
Elder Sun Hyung Soo
Yamagata
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