There have been some many learning opportunities this past no also a lot of humbling opportunities. First, the language. I actually learned more in the MTC than I thought I did, but nowhere near enough to say everything I need to. There is a lot to learn, but it's coming. That's a large part of where humility is coming in for me right now, I've accepted the fact that I have no power to do any of this work on my own. It's got to be all on God or nothing. Same with the language, same for teaching, same for even walking around during the day.
I've been reading a lot of awesome things in the Book of Mormon. I've read Alma 31-33 and there is great stuff in there. In those chapters, it talks about how the Zoramites main problem was pride. So, humility and faith are huge sections that Alma talks about. The first half of Chapter 32 is all about humility, and how much better things are when we choose to be humble before the Lord. I know that that is true, and there are so many blessings that come when we strive to achieve this Christlike attribute.
I love you all!
Elder Nelson
PS Almost everyone in this country comes to about mid chest for me. I feel tall.
PPS A lot of people think that I look like an American movie star. I ain't saying he's wrong
PPPS I have what people are calling "greenie Fire" and "gaigin powers". I try to literally talk to every single person I see, and chased after a person. Apparently when a big white guy runs up to you
to talk, that's a no no. So, I learned a lesson that day. But honestly, it's so fun to talk to everyone and see them freak that a white giant wants to talk about Christ to them.
PPPPS I ate some weird food, like this weird herbal tea that tastes like dirty, which every loves for some reason, and some nato, or fermented soybeans. I would recommend not eating that, if the
opportunity arises. Just take my word for it.
PPPPPS The Japanese toilets are so much fun
Me and the comp. Elder Yamada
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