Week 50, Three baptism dates, but investigators probably won't make requirements. Japanese BBQ!

Hey there,

What a week we had. We currently have three baptism dates, but I am afraid that not a single one will go through now. Not to be completely negative or show a lack of faith, but I'm afraid they might be impossible since they won't reach the requirements. 

We were finally able to meet Sone san again, he finally came back home. He didn't let us in, but told us to call in a few days and make an appointment. I have no idea what it is that he is thinking right now, we will see probably later this week.. Which takes me to Masuda san, our young mom in a wheelchair. She is completely unable to focus on anything other than her back problem, which is a huge, terrible thing. It is so frustrating for us though, becuase although we can't take away her pain (although we tried offering her a priesthood blessing) we have something that is of so much more value, but she won't do anything anymore. Even teaching has become nearly impossible. We have scratched her date and are trying to help her the best we can but not meeting as often as we were, it just isn't being effective. 

Tomomi san, the referral from another area, also won't let us make any contact. We are going to go by again and try to catch her. We are pretty sure she was drunk last time we met, so going during the day will be best. I have a lot of hope for her though, she told us that she was in the middle of Alma last time we talked, she really loves the reading the Book of Mormon. 

We also had a really awesome first lesson with a lady we found last week named Tsuruno san, she is a really adorable grandma who got a Book of Mormon like 30 years ago and still has it. Right now she likes to listen to us it seems, but doesn't know yet if she believes. I'm really excited to go meet with her again! Last time she gave me and my companion some neat metal bookmarks that she bought in Taiwan 20 years ago. She is so sweet. :)

Yesterday we went and had a BBQ with the ward, it was a lot of fun. I really have started to build good relationships with the members and just love getting together with them. Also, I love Japanese BBQs! And all of you guys, have a good week!

Love,

Megan