Hello Family!
I am sorry it took me so long to reply. I have been with
my companion all day and it is really hard to find a computer that is
wheelchair accessible and not in a sketchy area. So, I am currently using a
member's computer to write to you. Do you know how we are working out the
Christmas day phone call? I really want
to be able to talk to you all at once because I am only allotted 45 minutes. Oh
wow, that totally sounded like a prison statement...but do not worry, a mission
is much better than a prison believe me.
Things in 분당 are amazing! This past week, we have
seen many miracles.
First things first, who said it didn't snow very
often in Korea? It has been snowing a lot here and it has
been an adventure trying to get around with Sis. Kim and her wheelchair.
Pushing Sis. Kim around is a challenge in itself, but when you add snow and
ice...things get really slippery. I am actually quite surprise that Sis. Kim
and I haven't died yet. There was one time where I was trying to push Sis. Kim
up this steep bridge and I literally was parallel to the ground, but that
wheelchair would not move!!! I have been missing the gym lately, but I guess I
am getting a workout anyways.
Right now, I am really excited for the progression of 구덩례
(Kudongney), She is the mother of one of the ward members. Before she really
was not too excited about us visiting her, but over time we have built our
relationship and she is so much fun to be around. Before this past week, she
would refuse to pray. She would give us excuses that she was not good enough or
did not think she could pray well. Well, this past week we asked her to pray
and wait for an answer. When she asked what she could pray about, we told her
she should pray to know what day she should receive the ordinance of baptism.
Well, this cute little grandmother prayed and literally sat in silence for 10
minutes. Every so often, she would look up and make eye contact with me and
then quickly shut her eyes. After 10 minutes, she finally decided on a date...JAN
19! I am so excited for her and she is super excited as well. We are hoping
that she keeps her commitments, but for now I think a date is notable enough.
In regards to my email title, it is not related to the
size of the coat...just me. I do not know what is happening, but the food here
is making me explode. I think it is because the members do not realize
how much they feed missionaries. It is really sweet that they took all this
time to make me food. Unfortunately I am a human being, the food is going
somewhere and it is going straight to my arms and stomach. Seriously, I need to
do a serious "Madonna Arm" workout or you won't be able to recognize
me if we ever Skype. Haha :) My weight gain could also be due to the candy that
I have been eating non-stop since receiving the package. If that is the case,
then I welcome the extra pound. Do not worry, I am sharing and going to start
taking portion control and morning exercise seriously starting today. :)
Other than that, I am loving my time here in Korea. I am
not being transferred to another area, but get to stay in this area for another
6 weeks! Huzzah! I am sorry that my emails seem to get progressively shorter,
but not a whole lot is happening right now outside of the usual. I could write more
about the miracles I have seen. :)
I love you! I cannot wait to talk to you all next week!
-Sis. Chao
P.S. So there will be no email next week cause P-day is Christmas day and I get to call home!
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