Hello. Another rainy day in Hatsukaichi! It just decided to turn waaaay cold here all of a sudden. So, its been a little hard, but we will pull through it!!! Yeah! Not a whole lot to report this week...the last letter I have here is from the 14th. The last days truly are here! I wonder how things will be different when I get back there...hmmm...no time to think!
We are up to our heads in missionary work! There are soo many people here to serve, and so many opportunities to invite to hear the lessons. That is something me and Elder Mourao have been working on -- challenging people straight forward to the lessons. The Japanese people are very VERY beat-around-the-bush people (which is strange considering how busy they are), and unfortunately, I have fallen into that same habit! So I have been trying to climb out of the funk and challenge people directly!!! Blah. But, it is very fun and rewarding. In fact, the man sitting right next to us in the BIG massage chair asked about us right now, and I just challenged him to hear a message about the purpose of life using the Salt Lake City Temple pass along card. Its waaay easy. Unfortunately, we were not able to get any firm appointment...but hey, we are trying. Even during email time! :-)
Well, I will probably write a snail mail letter now, so Ill let you go.
Love,
Elder Hogge
Monday, November 24, 2008
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
17 November 2008
Hello. Not a whole lot to report this week..........I think this was a patience week...one of those where we learn patience! Haha. Yeah, we are working hard and getting tired everyday and its great.
Last Saturday, a new shopping center was put up really close to our apartment, so we decided to head over and chat with people. As we were leaving, one of the rent-a-cop kind of guys holding a sign said hi and we started a conversation. He was soo awesome. He asked us what we were doing. And so I handed him a pass along card about the Book of Mormon. Right as I did so, a guy flanked by 2 other rent-a-cops walks up to us and asks: `What are you doing??` And before I could answer, he said: `Youve been handing out fliers and stuff! Thats illegal!` (Keep in mind that we had done this plenty of times before) So, me and my companion are standing there, looking at this guy in a jacket with a clipboard and walkie talkie, and kinda wondering if he actually had that authority...so we inquired further, and apparently, he wanted us to go down to the police station and pay money to receive a piece of paper saying its okay for us to talk to people and hand out fliers. He said that all of Japan is the same. We thought it was very odd that missionaries havent been told that before even though we have been here doing this for 30/40 years! Haha, but yeah. We respected him and said `yes sir` and continued to hear him, and then walked away once he was done. So, we called the Mission Office and talked to one of the AP`s and he told us not to worry about it. I dont know, it just kinda hit me that there are a lot of things trying to stop us from working. And if we are hit with them, it must mean that we are doing something right, right? :-) All for the cause of righteousness.
Well, besides that, we had transfer calls last week, and me and Elder Mourao are still here together and having fun. We biked all the way to the western edge of our border, to a place called Ootake. It was waaay fun and a very pretty ride along the coast. We were also able to meet a bunch of less actives that havent come to church because they live so far. It was a very fun `field trip` day of missionary work! :-) Well, tonight, we have FHE with a very strong member family, and we planned it so that their 14 year old son would teach the message of the Restoration with us! It is going to be soo fun! I sure wish the missionaries pulled me aside and planned to help me practice teaching when I was younger! So, we are going to make this a very spiritual and unforgettable experience. :-) We just seem to find more and more people on top of more and more mountains, so we are a little tired this week. But dont worry, we are protecting our health, and we are building both spiritual and physical muscle. :-) Hey Dad, I really appreciate how much you keep in contact. Youre like a good buddy to me, and I know youre busy, so thanks!
And Mom, where would I be without you?
Well, I havent received any new email this week, so sorry but, Im about ready to fall asleep, so catch yall later! :-)
I am learning what it takes to be a disciple of Jesus Christ.
Love and roses and happiness and all that!!! :-) Elder Hogge (Hogge Choro)
Last Saturday, a new shopping center was put up really close to our apartment, so we decided to head over and chat with people. As we were leaving, one of the rent-a-cop kind of guys holding a sign said hi and we started a conversation. He was soo awesome. He asked us what we were doing. And so I handed him a pass along card about the Book of Mormon. Right as I did so, a guy flanked by 2 other rent-a-cops walks up to us and asks: `What are you doing??` And before I could answer, he said: `Youve been handing out fliers and stuff! Thats illegal!` (Keep in mind that we had done this plenty of times before) So, me and my companion are standing there, looking at this guy in a jacket with a clipboard and walkie talkie, and kinda wondering if he actually had that authority...so we inquired further, and apparently, he wanted us to go down to the police station and pay money to receive a piece of paper saying its okay for us to talk to people and hand out fliers. He said that all of Japan is the same. We thought it was very odd that missionaries havent been told that before even though we have been here doing this for 30/40 years! Haha, but yeah. We respected him and said `yes sir` and continued to hear him, and then walked away once he was done. So, we called the Mission Office and talked to one of the AP`s and he told us not to worry about it. I dont know, it just kinda hit me that there are a lot of things trying to stop us from working. And if we are hit with them, it must mean that we are doing something right, right? :-) All for the cause of righteousness.
Well, besides that, we had transfer calls last week, and me and Elder Mourao are still here together and having fun. We biked all the way to the western edge of our border, to a place called Ootake. It was waaay fun and a very pretty ride along the coast. We were also able to meet a bunch of less actives that havent come to church because they live so far. It was a very fun `field trip` day of missionary work! :-) Well, tonight, we have FHE with a very strong member family, and we planned it so that their 14 year old son would teach the message of the Restoration with us! It is going to be soo fun! I sure wish the missionaries pulled me aside and planned to help me practice teaching when I was younger! So, we are going to make this a very spiritual and unforgettable experience. :-) We just seem to find more and more people on top of more and more mountains, so we are a little tired this week. But dont worry, we are protecting our health, and we are building both spiritual and physical muscle. :-) Hey Dad, I really appreciate how much you keep in contact. Youre like a good buddy to me, and I know youre busy, so thanks!
And Mom, where would I be without you?
Well, I havent received any new email this week, so sorry but, Im about ready to fall asleep, so catch yall later! :-)
I am learning what it takes to be a disciple of Jesus Christ.
Love and roses and happiness and all that!!! :-) Elder Hogge (Hogge Choro)
Monday, November 10, 2008
10 November 2008
HEY! Oh man! Im so happy! Me and Elder Mourao were just talking about how AWESOME it is to be missionaries! If you couldnt tell...we are pretty much having a blast! I heard from a couple of missionaries about Proposition 8....wow! Yes! You all probably have sent letters about it, but I havent received anything this week, so naturally, there will be letters waiting for me when I get back to the apartment tonight! :-)
This week was a little bit of a downer when it came to actual appointments...nothing really huge...and even a bunch of no-shows...but that couldnt stop the blessings and miracles from coming! For example, last night, me and Elder Mourao were exhausted after a full day of work following church, but we still had a litttttle bit of time at the very end after we had visited all the people we planned on. So, I prayed sooo hard, because I had NO clue what to do...my companion suggested visiting a potential investigator who lived nearby, and I hesitantly agreed. As we were biking over there, I had the strongest strongest strongest impression that we need to visit `a less active`, but that is all the impression told me. Not who, not where, just `a less active.` As we drew nearer to the potential investigators home, we saw that none of the lights were on, but nobody was home...but then I realized that there was a less active literally 4 doors down! I had never ever met any of them, but the impression was undeniable, so, we went. And the thing about Japan is that everyone has way high tech doorbells that include an intercom, camera, and fatty light that makes it so that they can see you through the camera. So, most the time, we never even talk to people face to face. And this time, I rang and I talked to a way older lady who was about to hang up, when I heard a younger lady take the phone. All I knew was the less actives name from the list. So, I asked for him, but he wasnt home, but she still invited us to talk at the `genkan` (big entryway where you put your shoes before walking into the house). So, we met her there, and she was awesome! We talked to her and her 3 young daughters and the mom has tried many different religions, but none have `entered in` her heart. So, we set up an appointment to meet them as a family so we could meet the less active as well, and share the message of the restoration.
That experience was amazing to me because I was able to clearly clearly recognize the direction of the Holy Ghost, and it led us to the covenant Israel. That was the third less active family I have been led to by the Holy Ghost since coming to Hatsukaichi in 3 months. There are literally hundreds of less actives, so being led particularly to each one has been a miracle in and of itself.
Sorry, that was really long. But I just wanted to witness unto you that miracles are still seen today. Angels walk here. The Holy Ghost guides us when we listen so very intently with our spiritual ears. I have had too many experiences to be able to deny that.
Well, the kids sound awesome! Sorry Spence, still no time this week to write, but youre in a band???? WHAT??? Hil -- keep on keepin on, sistah. You know how those long Galena nights go...Im rootin for ya here on the other side of the world!!! Willieeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee, we are going to have to b-ball it up when I get back!
LOVE YOU ALL!!!!
Elder Hogge
This week was a little bit of a downer when it came to actual appointments...nothing really huge...and even a bunch of no-shows...but that couldnt stop the blessings and miracles from coming! For example, last night, me and Elder Mourao were exhausted after a full day of work following church, but we still had a litttttle bit of time at the very end after we had visited all the people we planned on. So, I prayed sooo hard, because I had NO clue what to do...my companion suggested visiting a potential investigator who lived nearby, and I hesitantly agreed. As we were biking over there, I had the strongest strongest strongest impression that we need to visit `a less active`, but that is all the impression told me. Not who, not where, just `a less active.` As we drew nearer to the potential investigators home, we saw that none of the lights were on, but nobody was home...but then I realized that there was a less active literally 4 doors down! I had never ever met any of them, but the impression was undeniable, so, we went. And the thing about Japan is that everyone has way high tech doorbells that include an intercom, camera, and fatty light that makes it so that they can see you through the camera. So, most the time, we never even talk to people face to face. And this time, I rang and I talked to a way older lady who was about to hang up, when I heard a younger lady take the phone. All I knew was the less actives name from the list. So, I asked for him, but he wasnt home, but she still invited us to talk at the `genkan` (big entryway where you put your shoes before walking into the house). So, we met her there, and she was awesome! We talked to her and her 3 young daughters and the mom has tried many different religions, but none have `entered in` her heart. So, we set up an appointment to meet them as a family so we could meet the less active as well, and share the message of the restoration.
That experience was amazing to me because I was able to clearly clearly recognize the direction of the Holy Ghost, and it led us to the covenant Israel. That was the third less active family I have been led to by the Holy Ghost since coming to Hatsukaichi in 3 months. There are literally hundreds of less actives, so being led particularly to each one has been a miracle in and of itself.
Sorry, that was really long. But I just wanted to witness unto you that miracles are still seen today. Angels walk here. The Holy Ghost guides us when we listen so very intently with our spiritual ears. I have had too many experiences to be able to deny that.
Well, the kids sound awesome! Sorry Spence, still no time this week to write, but youre in a band???? WHAT??? Hil -- keep on keepin on, sistah. You know how those long Galena nights go...Im rootin for ya here on the other side of the world!!! Willieeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee, we are going to have to b-ball it up when I get back!
LOVE YOU ALL!!!!
Elder Hogge
Monday, November 3, 2008
3 November 2008
The cider apple fudge was a perfect block. If it started out as a ball, I would be utterly befuddled! Oh yeah, I just noticed that my toothpaste supply is running a little low...yeah...Im sure using it up! And also, with the season comes seasonal drinks...and besides hot chocolate...theres egg nog!!! Oh man! Eggs and milk are easy to come by...but Im not sure about all the other ingredients, or even how to make it! So...yeah...bit of a dilemma, eh?
Oh yeah, we had our Halloween Party here! It was CRAZY!!! If you count everyone including kids, we had SEVENTY people show up! Uh. I thought I was going to faint...I despise playing host...but, it turned out pretty good. We had apple bobbing and donuts on a string, and we did root beer! Albeit, we waited too long, and it stopped being bubbly and good by the time we opened it...but it still amazed the childrens and the adults! Also, the members TOTALLY decked out the 2nd floor of our building for trick or treat! It was pretty awesome. In case you were wondering, yes, me and my companion both dressed up! He is seriously such a coooool guy that it just made sense for him to be a secret agent...yeah...on the other hand...there was me! I guess you will just have to check out the pictures. The members kept telling me all night that I was a way good actor! Yeah, I could probably make it on Hollywood! Haha.
Boy, we have been working soooo hard trying to get our investigators/potential investigators/less active members to church! That has been one of our absolute biggest enormous goals...and one of the hardest! So, we have been working really hard on inviting inviting inviting, while at the same time, finding finding finding! Thats pretty much how we have been in a nutshell. My companion got a migraine yesterday at church, so I played Mom for a little while. But besides that, we have been workin our guts out! And it feels absolutely great falling asleep before my head hits the pillow. Of course, we can definitely work harder, but we are pushing ourselves and talking to everyone! Including this kid who is sitting next to me right now doing English homework! Hes going to college next year in Oosaka. And pretty cool. We will invite him to church and English class.
Well, the sky is blue and the church is true! I have no time, but a couple of pictures to attach, so I will see yall later!!! :-)
Love,
Elder Hogge
P.S. Spence! you are so....AWESOME!!!!!!!!! Your letter was sooo bomb. I didnt have time today, but I will try next week to get in a response!! And in the mean time, rock Physics for me...I love that class...
Oh yeah, we had our Halloween Party here! It was CRAZY!!! If you count everyone including kids, we had SEVENTY people show up! Uh. I thought I was going to faint...I despise playing host...but, it turned out pretty good. We had apple bobbing and donuts on a string, and we did root beer! Albeit, we waited too long, and it stopped being bubbly and good by the time we opened it...but it still amazed the childrens and the adults! Also, the members TOTALLY decked out the 2nd floor of our building for trick or treat! It was pretty awesome. In case you were wondering, yes, me and my companion both dressed up! He is seriously such a coooool guy that it just made sense for him to be a secret agent...yeah...on the other hand...there was me! I guess you will just have to check out the pictures. The members kept telling me all night that I was a way good actor! Yeah, I could probably make it on Hollywood! Haha.
Boy, we have been working soooo hard trying to get our investigators/potential investigators/less active members to church! That has been one of our absolute biggest enormous goals...and one of the hardest! So, we have been working really hard on inviting inviting inviting, while at the same time, finding finding finding! Thats pretty much how we have been in a nutshell. My companion got a migraine yesterday at church, so I played Mom for a little while. But besides that, we have been workin our guts out! And it feels absolutely great falling asleep before my head hits the pillow. Of course, we can definitely work harder, but we are pushing ourselves and talking to everyone! Including this kid who is sitting next to me right now doing English homework! Hes going to college next year in Oosaka. And pretty cool. We will invite him to church and English class.
Well, the sky is blue and the church is true! I have no time, but a couple of pictures to attach, so I will see yall later!!! :-)
Love,
Elder Hogge
P.S. Spence! you are so....AWESOME!!!!!!!!! Your letter was sooo bomb. I didnt have time today, but I will try next week to get in a response!! And in the mean time, rock Physics for me...I love that class...
Monday, October 27, 2008
27 October 2008
Why, hello! Ive never had water thrown on me! This whole Proposition 8 sure has hit a sore spot, eh? I got the ballot last week, then I spent a little time and did the best I could to be a good citizen! Man, I loved it! Halfway through, I caught myself wondering -- `I wonder which is the right answer?` And then I remembered -- `hey! Whichever I think is the right answer!` I definitely tried to remember the principles of the gospel in voting, but I thought it was just soo fun figuring things out for myself! Man, I love voting.
Well, it looks like you got my letter, Mom! Thats great! And really fast. Wow, less than a week! Sweet.
I also got the package the same time as the ballot. THANKS!!! OH MAN! IT WAS SO SWEET! Literally...sweet! I munched down on some candy corn...marveled at the air tight brick of hot cocoa...and drowned myself in conference talks (I like to call it: `My Own Personal Ensign`). Basically, that day was Christmas in disguise.
This past week has also been great for us with our investigators...just doing a lot to help them realize why we are meeting with them, and helping them see our motivation. Its funny how much people start to open up when you tell them that you just want them to be eternally happy.
Oh, I just realized this past week something cool about the sequence of the missionary lessons:
Lesson 1 -- The Restoration (WHAT our unique message is) Lesson 2 -- The Plan of Salvation (WHY it is important) Lesson 3/4 -- The Gospel of Jesus Christ / Commandments (HOW we reach that amazing goal of eternal life)
So, that mindset has made it really easy to see how to help those that we meet: WHAT or WHY or HOW. During District Meeting, one of the Zone Leaders gave instruction about helping potential investigators become real investigators (yeah, sorry for all the missionary vocab), and one of the things he said was: `Dont keep them in the dark!` That really hit me. A lot of times, we go into religious conversations with ulterior motives, when we should be telling people straight up why we talk about what we talk about. Okay, that probably sounded a little confusing, but it makes sense to me as a missionary. Its like saying: `we are teaching you so that you can live eternally with your family in happiness.` That is a great goal to have. And in order to do that, we need to follow the gospel and commandments. Its really all that simple.
I know that this gospel we have right now is the full, restored gospel of Jesus Christ. It is the same gospel that Christ taught. It is the same gospel that Moses taught. It is the same gospel that Adam was taught at the beginning of the world. It is the same gospel whereupon the world was created. The gospel isnt a part of our lives, it is our lives! The gospel is everything. The quicker we know that, the quicker we can achieve true happiness through the gospel. That is Truth.
Well, we spent another week totally wearing ourselves out for the Lord. My companion is so great about focusing on The Missionary Purpose -- Inviting others to come unto Christ by helping them receive the Restored gospel through faith in Jesus Christ and His Atonement, repentance, baptism, receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost, and enduring to the end. OR: watashitachi no mokuteki wa hitobito ni Kirisuto no moto e kuru yo susumeru koto desu. Sono tame ni, watashitachi wa Iesu Kirisuto to Kirisuto no aganai wo shinjiru shinko, kuiaratame, baputesuma, seirei no tamamono wo ukeru koto, saigo made taeshinobu koto wo toushite, karera ga kaifuku sareta fukuin wo ukeirerareru yo tasukeru no desu.
Haha, I like Japanese. And I like you all. Thanks for your support. Especially you, Mom, and Dad. You are the bomb!!
Love,
Elder Hougu
Well, it looks like you got my letter, Mom! Thats great! And really fast. Wow, less than a week! Sweet.
I also got the package the same time as the ballot. THANKS!!! OH MAN! IT WAS SO SWEET! Literally...sweet! I munched down on some candy corn...marveled at the air tight brick of hot cocoa...and drowned myself in conference talks (I like to call it: `My Own Personal Ensign`). Basically, that day was Christmas in disguise.
This past week has also been great for us with our investigators...just doing a lot to help them realize why we are meeting with them, and helping them see our motivation. Its funny how much people start to open up when you tell them that you just want them to be eternally happy.
Oh, I just realized this past week something cool about the sequence of the missionary lessons:
Lesson 1 -- The Restoration (WHAT our unique message is) Lesson 2 -- The Plan of Salvation (WHY it is important) Lesson 3/4 -- The Gospel of Jesus Christ / Commandments (HOW we reach that amazing goal of eternal life)
So, that mindset has made it really easy to see how to help those that we meet: WHAT or WHY or HOW. During District Meeting, one of the Zone Leaders gave instruction about helping potential investigators become real investigators (yeah, sorry for all the missionary vocab), and one of the things he said was: `Dont keep them in the dark!` That really hit me. A lot of times, we go into religious conversations with ulterior motives, when we should be telling people straight up why we talk about what we talk about. Okay, that probably sounded a little confusing, but it makes sense to me as a missionary. Its like saying: `we are teaching you so that you can live eternally with your family in happiness.` That is a great goal to have. And in order to do that, we need to follow the gospel and commandments. Its really all that simple.
I know that this gospel we have right now is the full, restored gospel of Jesus Christ. It is the same gospel that Christ taught. It is the same gospel that Moses taught. It is the same gospel that Adam was taught at the beginning of the world. It is the same gospel whereupon the world was created. The gospel isnt a part of our lives, it is our lives! The gospel is everything. The quicker we know that, the quicker we can achieve true happiness through the gospel. That is Truth.
Well, we spent another week totally wearing ourselves out for the Lord. My companion is so great about focusing on The Missionary Purpose -- Inviting others to come unto Christ by helping them receive the Restored gospel through faith in Jesus Christ and His Atonement, repentance, baptism, receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost, and enduring to the end. OR: watashitachi no mokuteki wa hitobito ni Kirisuto no moto e kuru yo susumeru koto desu. Sono tame ni, watashitachi wa Iesu Kirisuto to Kirisuto no aganai wo shinjiru shinko, kuiaratame, baputesuma, seirei no tamamono wo ukeru koto, saigo made taeshinobu koto wo toushite, karera ga kaifuku sareta fukuin wo ukeirerareru yo tasukeru no desu.
Haha, I like Japanese. And I like you all. Thanks for your support. Especially you, Mom, and Dad. You are the bomb!!
Love,
Elder Hougu
Monday, October 20, 2008
20 October 2008
Hey Mom and Dad.
This past week was very...interesting! We did a lot lot of service. Thursday -- we taught English at an elementary school and boy, let me tell you, I have such a deeper profound appreciation for those teachers! I pretty much lost my voice... Friday -- we went with a day center for old ladies to a nearby zoo and pushed them around in their wheelchairs! It was sooo fun...we were able to be good examples. Saturday -- we went with the primary of our ward to one of our english class students`s house and picked sweet potatoes! And then later that day, we fetched loose balls for an electric wheelchair soccer tournament. That was cool! These were for severely handicapped people, but they were superstars for one great afternoon. Some of them were unable to move their arms or hands, so they controlled their chairs with their chins! And they had practiced a LOT, so it was a pretty intense competition. It helped me put things in perspective.
So yeah, I havent gotten my ballot yet...which is a little fishy, but we still need to check the mail today, so we`ll see! Im sure excited to vote!
We had an amazing lesson this past Saturday with a man named Ito. We met him when he was working (raking weeds in preparation for a new house), and we taught a lesson about the restoration on the spot. For a month or so, we really helped him nderstand the importance of prayer and the book of mormon, and then Saturday, we taught about the Plan of Salvation using the Gospel of Jesus Christ. It was probably the clearest I have been able to teach it in Japanese. And it was probably the clearest I have been able to understand it. He understood all of it too, and we committed him to baptism. He wants it sooo bad. But, there are going to be some ough trials ahead: work on Sunday, tabacco addiction, and possible opposition from is wife. However, he has grown a testimony of the importance of these things, so I think it will only serve to strengthen that testimony as long as we help him through it. Basically, he is the closest I have ever met to a `kinjin`, or golden nvestigator. But, there are going to be some rough trials ahead, so please pray for him. (By the way, I dont think I will write that story to Mom in her email, so you could share it with whomever you think might want to know...)
But man, everyday, I come to appreciate you and Dad more and more. It truly is a ask keeping a place clean. It truly is a task figuring out what to eat and to keep a healthy balanced diet. It truly is a task `raising a kid.` Haha, yeah, as trainer, responsibilities of a parent seem to really come out. Even when your new missionary is a stud. Theres just some things that need to get done, and its up to the folks to do it. I know that now. I cant imagine what its like with little children! I kinda cringe thinking about it right now, but there will be a time and place for that. Haha.
Well, Im doing well here. Im really extremely tired, but its a good tired. If I werent, I think I might feel guilty that I wasnt working hard enough. So, we are doing good things here. Things are moving. Thank you for your support and all those years of raising a trouble maker like me! Haha.
You be sure to make today a good one, okay? :-)
~Elder Hogge
This past week was very...interesting! We did a lot lot of service. Thursday -- we taught English at an elementary school and boy, let me tell you, I have such a deeper profound appreciation for those teachers! I pretty much lost my voice... Friday -- we went with a day center for old ladies to a nearby zoo and pushed them around in their wheelchairs! It was sooo fun...we were able to be good examples. Saturday -- we went with the primary of our ward to one of our english class students`s house and picked sweet potatoes! And then later that day, we fetched loose balls for an electric wheelchair soccer tournament. That was cool! These were for severely handicapped people, but they were superstars for one great afternoon. Some of them were unable to move their arms or hands, so they controlled their chairs with their chins! And they had practiced a LOT, so it was a pretty intense competition. It helped me put things in perspective.
So yeah, I havent gotten my ballot yet...which is a little fishy, but we still need to check the mail today, so we`ll see! Im sure excited to vote!
We had an amazing lesson this past Saturday with a man named Ito. We met him when he was working (raking weeds in preparation for a new house), and we taught a lesson about the restoration on the spot. For a month or so, we really helped him nderstand the importance of prayer and the book of mormon, and then Saturday, we taught about the Plan of Salvation using the Gospel of Jesus Christ. It was probably the clearest I have been able to teach it in Japanese. And it was probably the clearest I have been able to understand it. He understood all of it too, and we committed him to baptism. He wants it sooo bad. But, there are going to be some ough trials ahead: work on Sunday, tabacco addiction, and possible opposition from is wife. However, he has grown a testimony of the importance of these things, so I think it will only serve to strengthen that testimony as long as we help him through it. Basically, he is the closest I have ever met to a `kinjin`, or golden nvestigator. But, there are going to be some rough trials ahead, so please pray for him. (By the way, I dont think I will write that story to Mom in her email, so you could share it with whomever you think might want to know...)
But man, everyday, I come to appreciate you and Dad more and more. It truly is a ask keeping a place clean. It truly is a task figuring out what to eat and to keep a healthy balanced diet. It truly is a task `raising a kid.` Haha, yeah, as trainer, responsibilities of a parent seem to really come out. Even when your new missionary is a stud. Theres just some things that need to get done, and its up to the folks to do it. I know that now. I cant imagine what its like with little children! I kinda cringe thinking about it right now, but there will be a time and place for that. Haha.
Well, Im doing well here. Im really extremely tired, but its a good tired. If I werent, I think I might feel guilty that I wasnt working hard enough. So, we are doing good things here. Things are moving. Thank you for your support and all those years of raising a trouble maker like me! Haha.
You be sure to make today a good one, okay? :-)
~Elder Hogge
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