Mom and Dad,
Wow that's so crazy exciting! There is so much
going on at home. Oh my goodness Brent and Annie are married! I forgot that
the wedding would be at the first part of June! That's so crazy! Tell Brent
and Annie congratulations for me! That's way exciting to hear about Amanda
Campbell and Spencer Stewart getting their mission calls! I'm glad to hear that
the hay hauling went well and that it all got done. I'm way jealous that you're
going to be going on the trek. I'm excited to hear about your experiences and
how everything goes.
I got the package! Thank you so much for the shirts and for the candy and
granola bars! Also thanks for the razors, toothbrushes, and toothpaste! It's
so nice to not have to worry about buying those things for awhile. It's getting
warmer everyday, and rainy season is definitely in swing. It's always cloudy
and it's been raining everyday for the past week.
It's been a great week. This past week Elder Day and I went
again to Uwajima so he could do baptismal interviews. The man in Uwajima who
was baptized on Mother's Day has two young daughters (ages 9 and 13) who at
first weren't sure about the church, but after they noticed the changes in their
father they decided to hear more about the Gospel and wanted to be baptized.
They were both baptized this
last Saturday. Besides that, we had a meal with members
both
Saturday and
Sunday evenings -
the members here are pretty sad that Elder Day is returning to America. Both of
those shokuji's were way good. At one we did a yaki-niku (I think that's what
it's called). There was a big frying pan type thing in the center of the table
and various meats and vegetables all around that everyone could cook and eat at
their pleasure. Tabesugitta! (ate too much)
This morning we
received transfer calls! I'm going to be remaining in Kochi, and I'll have a Ni
Hon Jin companion! His name is Elder Ogasawara. I'm so excited! It's going to
be difficult I'm sure and communication between us will be more difficult, but I
know it's going to immensely benefit my language abilities. It's going to be an
unusual week for me because Elder Day is returning. There's going to be no room
at the Honbu (we're getting 30 or so new missionaries this transfer, 18 of which
are shimai I hear!), so I'm going to be going to the Honbu with Elder Day
tonight then I'll be
going to Kakogawa. I'll be working with Elder Casper (he was my senpai in the
MTC) in Kakogawa until
Friday. On
Friday (transfers day) I'll probably be going to Okayama to
meet up with my new companion, then going back to Kochi. It's exciting and
admittedly a little scary going into a new transfer with a new companion. I'll
be the area senpai, so I'll be expected to lead around the area and things like
that. It will definitely be a bit trying for me, but I know that I have a
loving Heavenly Father who is ever willing to help and strengthen me. Something
I've learned is that God didn't send us to this Earth to fail - and as long as
you do your very best and follow His guidance, He won't let you fail. Success
in this life may not come how or when you want it, but so long as you are
faithful to Him the ultimate success of receiving Eternal Life can be
attained.
Thank you so much for all of your love, prayers and support. Good luck
with the Trek!
Elder Kyle Hutchings
