Syouganai :)

This week was pretty great! It started off pretty rough with lots of appointments falling through, but syouganai! We are doing all we can.

Training sister Ohno has been such a great experience. No, it has not been easy. But I absolutely love her! As part of language study, she is teaching me a japanese word every day! So I am proud to say that when we meet Japanese visitors at the Polynesian Cultural Center or the Visitors' Center, they are impressed by the blonde girl's Japanese. hahaha

There has been some mighty construction going on at the grounds here at the Visitors' Center. The grounds are completely closed, so the only place to go is inside the Visitors' Center. It is great! We have been keeping very busy with visitors. Yesterday I even led a tour of 60 plus people. It made me reflect on how far I have personally come so far on the mission. Three months ago, I would not have wanted to stand before 60 people from all over the world and share my testimony of Jesus Christ and His sacrifice for all of us. But last night, it just came out of my mouth naturally. I love my Savior. He is everything to me. I love the Book of Mormon. I love the happiness, knowledge and purpose it brings me in my life. I love our prophet, Thomas S Monson. He is truly a man called of God to do extraordinary things. With Christ at the head, he leads our church today. I am grateful to be a part of this His great work. This is the most important force of good that is happening in the world right now. Sharing the truthfulness of the restored gospel can bring miracles into people's lives. True doctrine, taught and understood can and will change the world. 

Thank you for all of your prayers and love!

I love you all. I could not be more blessed. 

Aloha and lots of love, 

Sister Willardson