Monday, January 7, 2013

January 6, 2012

Sorry I'm late e-mailing this week! Today isn't our P-day and we had some appointments early this afternoon that ran a little late so I couldn't e-mail till now. Every 6 weeks our P-day is changes to Tuesday so that we can go to the Temple! So tomorrow I get to go to the Temple in Seoul for the first time!!! I'm super excited, it looks so pretty!
This week was SO GOOD!!!! BEST WEEK YET! I wish I could just send you my brain so you could re-live it haha. On Tuesday last week I went on Exchanges with Sister Gardiner from Utah, It was so much fun! We were out in her area which is COUNTRY!! it was so weird to not see large buildings all around me. I feel like she was able to teach me so much, and help me with all the things I've been struggling with. We were able to make a new language study plan together and talk about everything todo with missionary work. She has helped me to love my companion more, and to work more diligently and have fun while doing it.


This week I realized how much fun missionary work is!!! Seriously this week changed the way I've been looking at things. As I strive to find the good in everything the work hasn't felt like work- It's just been fun. haha I also realized that the most important thing is my relationship with my companion. Seriously!! I love Sister Pak and this week everything has been working so much better because I've stopped thinking about myself, and have been putting her first. Shes teaching me so much and I feel like each day I'm learning and growing in ways I never thought I would! But most importantly I'm learning to be patient with myself, and to enjoy each moment to the fullest.

This Gospel is a plan of happiness, so I should be the happiest person in the world sharing it with others, it shouldn't feel like a chore or something impossible. Missionary work is all about serving others and sharing your happiness with them! 


The language is getting better too! I'm finally starting to understand more and more. I still can't speak haha but my companion translates for me most of them time when people look at me like I'm crazy. I'm starting a list of all the funny things I say and the craziness of Korea - I'll send it in a few weeks once I have pictures to go along with everything. I LOVE the members here so much! They are the greatest, they are such a great support to the Missionaries and want to help us in anyway possible. I wish there was more we could do for them. This week we made cute message cards for them! I'll attach a photo :) 


BIGGEST NEWS!! 
Our investigator is getting BAPTIZED!! :) Her baptismal date is on January 20th. I love her so much!! I'll write all the details in a letter home, I don't want to put too many details about the people here on my blog since I don't have their permission but just know she is amazing and I love her! When she accepted the commitment to be baptized I was overcome with a feeling that she was a part of my family. She is the sweetest little lady ever! I think shes about 80, and just is the sweetest most caring person you've ever seen. Yep thats my big news :) :) 


Life is good, don't worry about me! I'm falling more and more in love with Korea each day. I can't believe how time is already flying by, I just want it to stop so I can soak it all in. Each day the food tastes better, I'm understanding more of the language, and my love for the people is growing stronger and stronger. 


LOVE YOU!!! 
Sister Sulz 
<3
사랑해요!!!
슬츠 자매 
<3


Korea from a Giraffes Eye View: 
Thermal tights are your best friend ;) especially when you wear 3 pairs at once. 


**** Computer won't  upload pictures for some reason, I will add them in this week on my personal computer. - Rachael

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