We haven't gotten an email yet, but we were able to see and talk to Jeff using Skype. It was wonderful to see him and chat with him. He says that none of the other American missionaries get a package every month, but he seems to be OK with being spoiled like that. He misses American candy, being able to understand everything that is being said, being able to read signs, and driving.
We learned that all Japanese toothbrushes are the size of American children's toothbrushes, so the missionaries love getting "normal" toothbrushes. I guess we'll be getting a pack at Sam's club to ship to him with his package this week in addition to the chocolate, gummy bears, peach rings, and other candies and things that we will send.
We will post again after we get an email and some photos (hopefully), but for now we are glad to know that the boy is doing well and looking good.
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Monday, May 7, 2012
6 month mark is almost here!
Hey!
No pictures this week like the boy promised, but we did find out that not only do we get to talk to him on Sunday, but we get to SEE him via the magic that is the Internet (using Skype and Leighn's brain power). I am SOOOO excited! Yep, going to have a Mother's Day BBQ and then video chat with my boy! This will likely be the finest Mother's Day in like ever! ♥♥♥
Wednesday and Thursday of the past week were VERY rainy so they did some "area book dendo" in which they found an inactive sister who is looking to return to church once she settles in a little bit. She had just moved into the area.
Friday they went on splits. Jeff was with Elder B who was one of the "Senpai" when Jeff first got to the MTC. There was a flat tire on a bike and a change of plans (no proselyting near the beach area) but "over all it was a good day".
Saturday they "un-splited" and were given a referral from some members in the Narita ward. A nice bonus was that the sister had been on a mission here in America and had learned to make some "really good American-like food" so that was also a good day.
Sunday: "A fairly normal Sunday, until (a member) family called us and wanted us to come over for dinner and a practice lesson. It went OK, but my Japanese isn't as good as the Sister wants' it to be... :P Go figure >.< She's a little crazy though so it's OK."
(Mom type question here - who among us isn't "a little crazy"?)
Monday: Met the book contact from Wednesday, taught a bit of English to a Peruvian, and "just cleaned for Skyping next week!"
At the end of the email Jeff wrote ":) See to ya next week!"
Since the boy didn't send photos this week (first week since he left the MTC that we haven't gotten at least a picture of something) I'm going to attach a picture of an idea for his bug.
No pictures this week like the boy promised, but we did find out that not only do we get to talk to him on Sunday, but we get to SEE him via the magic that is the Internet (using Skype and Leighn's brain power). I am SOOOO excited! Yep, going to have a Mother's Day BBQ and then video chat with my boy! This will likely be the finest Mother's Day in like ever! ♥♥♥
Wednesday and Thursday of the past week were VERY rainy so they did some "area book dendo" in which they found an inactive sister who is looking to return to church once she settles in a little bit. She had just moved into the area.
Friday they went on splits. Jeff was with Elder B who was one of the "Senpai" when Jeff first got to the MTC. There was a flat tire on a bike and a change of plans (no proselyting near the beach area) but "over all it was a good day".
Saturday they "un-splited" and were given a referral from some members in the Narita ward. A nice bonus was that the sister had been on a mission here in America and had learned to make some "really good American-like food" so that was also a good day.
Sunday: "A fairly normal Sunday, until (a member) family called us and wanted us to come over for dinner and a practice lesson. It went OK, but my Japanese isn't as good as the Sister wants' it to be... :P Go figure >.< She's a little crazy though so it's OK."
(Mom type question here - who among us isn't "a little crazy"?)
Monday: Met the book contact from Wednesday, taught a bit of English to a Peruvian, and "just cleaned for Skyping next week!"
At the end of the email Jeff wrote ":) See to ya next week!"
Since the boy didn't send photos this week (first week since he left the MTC that we haven't gotten at least a picture of something) I'm going to attach a picture of an idea for his bug.
Well, I thought it was funny.
Saturday, May 5, 2012
Crazy May!
Well, it's May, one of the two craziest months of the year. It seems like I can't get anything done in May because of all the additional end of school stuff that happens. Yep, I'm explaining why the post is nearly a week late. Sorry.
Highlights from Jeff's email last week:
1. Elder R is not from Richfield. I'm not sure where we got that idea, but it was incorrect.Still no word on where he is from though. Upon rereading email I have cleverly discovered that Elder R is from Roosevelt, not Richfield. (as Jeff would say "Duh Mommy!")
2. The cooking supplies and menu in the apartment didn't meet with the approval of the new companion, so there will be new food experiences happening. Jeff is excited to try new things and learn to cook new foods.
The week was filled with the usual appointments, Eikaiwa, and such. Other than that the Elders had a lot of introducing, a bit of getting lost on the way here and there, some fun at the stake athletic meet where Jeff ran all over the place with some of the kids from the ward, and a trip to a "real sushi place" where the elders ate "real sushi, not California rolls".
Highlights from Jeff's email last week:
1. Elder R is not from Richfield. I'm not sure where we got that idea, but it was incorrect.
2. The cooking supplies and menu in the apartment didn't meet with the approval of the new companion, so there will be new food experiences happening. Jeff is excited to try new things and learn to cook new foods.
The week was filled with the usual appointments, Eikaiwa, and such. Other than that the Elders had a lot of introducing, a bit of getting lost on the way here and there, some fun at the stake athletic meet where Jeff ran all over the place with some of the kids from the ward, and a trip to a "real sushi place" where the elders ate "real sushi, not California rolls".
Elder Mosdell's camera batteries apparently died part way through the week, so we didn't get much in the way of pictures from him, only these two:
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| Yes, they did eat these little squids. Jeff said they were "gross :P" |
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| I guess all those little colored, wind sock looking things are fish flags. Jeff said he will send more photos of them this week. |
We still have no clue how the mothers day thing will work, but he had better have a plan for us when he emails this week or I'm going to be seriously grumpy with him! We are hoping to be able to use Skype and maybe even be able to see the boy. Cross your fingers!
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