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Another week in the books! Another awesome week full of miracles! We weren't able to find many new investigators this week but the work is still progressing! Every lesson with Sachiko is so amazing! We taught her twice this week and she is progressing so quickly! Honestly just super kinjin haha! She talked about how when she first met us when we knocked on her door, she was super lost and looking for God. And when she saw that we were Jesus Christ church she was super excited. We reflected back on that day and honestly there was so many circumstances that led us to her. Really strengthened my testimony that this is God's work and he knows where the prepared people are so we need to trust him and follow him.

We had Stake Conference in Okinawa City this week and that was way fun! All the members on the Island of Okinawa gathered, and Sachiko and ooshiro San also came! It was an awesome experience, the church in Okinawa is so strong. I love it! 

I got to go on Splits with Elder Howells! Elder Barlow's new missionary! He's way awesome and we're a lot alike haha! We visited this random less active that was on the map and she ended up being way nice and we were able to talk and testify of the blessings of the Gospel. She hadn't been to church in like 35 years, so she didn't even remember who missionaries were! But we prayed with her at the end and she said she felt really good inside. She's divorced so she works two jobs and supports her family by herself so she doesn't have much time for church, but I promised her that if she prioritizes God, then he will make her burdens light. We'll see what happens! I know that that was God reaching out to her and telling her he loved her. As a missionary, it's amazing how many experiences I have of feeling God's love for people. I know that God loves his children and wants them to be happy. 

We also went out to lunch with the Shima Family! A family that comes to Eikaiwa with a lot of potential! Possible one day accept the Gospel! 

I love Okinawa more and more everyday! I can't believe summer is practically over, time flies when you're having fun! 

Love you all! 
Elder Lim 

-Shima family
Elder howells
Lunch with the boys




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