What!? No emails today?
Oh well. So how is everything going? This week was pretty good. I am in my new area, and it is pretty good. My new comp is Elder Nielsen. He is from Utah. I finally have a non Japanese companion. Pretty weird. But, ya he is cool.
Well, I really don`t know what to write this week. Well, I am doing good. We found a new investigator yesterday. He seems pretty cool and all. Hey did you get those pics that I sent you from my birthday? It was a good birthday. Yet it is still weird to say that I am 20. Even now when i just said it is was sort of weird. Well, I really have no Idea what to say. I miss you and I love you. I am sorry this is short. Hopefully next week will be better.I Love you and can`t wait to talk to you again. BYE!!!
Love Elder Lane Ashmore
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Thursday, January 29, 2009
January 26, 2009
Dear Mom,
Another week has gone by. It has gone so fast. I am doing pretty well actually. Not much is really going on right now as far as work wise, but things are going pretty well. Speaking of The Book of Mormon... We have been trying to get those out more and more lately. There is a new translation for Japanese, yet in order to get those we need to get rid of the old ones so we are trying to get those out more. Yet, I have not been able to get any out. Unless we find a new investigator then it is easy, but other than that it is way hard. I am about to tell you something really amazing by the way. So, one day we were out and I was trying to think about how to get people to want to take the Book of Mormon, but I honestly could not think of anything. So we went home pretty discouraged, not being able to get book of mormons out. Then that night, I had an awesome dream. We were streeting, and we were talking to some guy, and luckily it was in english and i was able to understand. So I asked him, if you could know that God speaks to his children, and that there was book to prove it, something you could like hold, wouldn`t that be important? And what should we do with that book? He was like ya that would be important and we should read that book, and learn from it. Then I was like "YA, thats it, I want to give you this book." and then the dream was over and I woke up. Honestly, that was the answer I have been looking for to be able to hand out Book of Mormons. I know that that answer came from Heavenly Father. I needed help, and he did, he helped me out. I have also come to love reading the scriptures. They are amazing and I want to get them out there. I now know how. So ya, things are going pretty well right now. I actually sent some pictures home last week, they had to go through snail mail, sorry, but they should be there by tomorrow, maybe. I am glad that the ward got the letter. I really had no idea what to say in it.
So anyways, we are going bowling today. We are going with some investigators and PI`s, that is potential investigators. So we are going to have some fun today. So ya that is really all for right now. I love you all. Talk to you later.
Love Elder Lane Ashmore
Another week has gone by. It has gone so fast. I am doing pretty well actually. Not much is really going on right now as far as work wise, but things are going pretty well. Speaking of The Book of Mormon... We have been trying to get those out more and more lately. There is a new translation for Japanese, yet in order to get those we need to get rid of the old ones so we are trying to get those out more. Yet, I have not been able to get any out. Unless we find a new investigator then it is easy, but other than that it is way hard. I am about to tell you something really amazing by the way. So, one day we were out and I was trying to think about how to get people to want to take the Book of Mormon, but I honestly could not think of anything. So we went home pretty discouraged, not being able to get book of mormons out. Then that night, I had an awesome dream. We were streeting, and we were talking to some guy, and luckily it was in english and i was able to understand. So I asked him, if you could know that God speaks to his children, and that there was book to prove it, something you could like hold, wouldn`t that be important? And what should we do with that book? He was like ya that would be important and we should read that book, and learn from it. Then I was like "YA, thats it, I want to give you this book." and then the dream was over and I woke up. Honestly, that was the answer I have been looking for to be able to hand out Book of Mormons. I know that that answer came from Heavenly Father. I needed help, and he did, he helped me out. I have also come to love reading the scriptures. They are amazing and I want to get them out there. I now know how. So ya, things are going pretty well right now. I actually sent some pictures home last week, they had to go through snail mail, sorry, but they should be there by tomorrow, maybe. I am glad that the ward got the letter. I really had no idea what to say in it.
So anyways, we are going bowling today. We are going with some investigators and PI`s, that is potential investigators. So we are going to have some fun today. So ya that is really all for right now. I love you all. Talk to you later.
Love Elder Lane Ashmore
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
December 31, 2008
Hey Mom,
Christmas was great of course. I was able to talk to you guys. And then afterward, the baptism was amazing. The feeling was just amazing. I was able to baptize someone into the true church of Christ. It was really amazing. So, today is a bit earlier than last week. And on Thursday. We switched our P-day to the 1st. And we are going to a far place today so we needed to get email done earlier. So other than that, not much else is going on. I definitely missed you guys after the phone call was over. Maybe even a little too much. But, I think I will make it. So ya, with this new year coming up I have definitely made some new year resolutions. Especially as a missionary you can see how you have been doing and then see the things that you can change that will help this mission move along. I am excited for this new year to come up. So that is really all for now. Except for one or two things. First, I want freaking letters. I honestly have not gotten a letter for the past few months. I did get that package and that was great. I am glad that I got that. Yet, each day we see if someone has sent us a letter, and lately my comp has been getting tons and moi nodda. It is actually a sad thing. If you can get some people to send letters that would be great. And last but not least. I love you and miss you so much. I can`t wait to talk to you again. I love you. Bye.
Love,
Elder Lane Ashmore
Christmas was great of course. I was able to talk to you guys. And then afterward, the baptism was amazing. The feeling was just amazing. I was able to baptize someone into the true church of Christ. It was really amazing. So, today is a bit earlier than last week. And on Thursday. We switched our P-day to the 1st. And we are going to a far place today so we needed to get email done earlier. So other than that, not much else is going on. I definitely missed you guys after the phone call was over. Maybe even a little too much. But, I think I will make it. So ya, with this new year coming up I have definitely made some new year resolutions. Especially as a missionary you can see how you have been doing and then see the things that you can change that will help this mission move along. I am excited for this new year to come up. So that is really all for now. Except for one or two things. First, I want freaking letters. I honestly have not gotten a letter for the past few months. I did get that package and that was great. I am glad that I got that. Yet, each day we see if someone has sent us a letter, and lately my comp has been getting tons and moi nodda. It is actually a sad thing. If you can get some people to send letters that would be great. And last but not least. I love you and miss you so much. I can`t wait to talk to you again. I love you. Bye.
Love,
Elder Lane Ashmore
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
November 10, 2008
Hi Mom,
You probably won`t read this for a while. I heard about the things that are going on right now. I can`t believe it. Why the heck is everything that is bad is going on while I am on my mission. I seriously hate getting this kind of news. I am getting really stressed out now. I really hope things are going good. I really love you mom. You will probably here that a lot more in this email and many more to come. I really love you mom. I might even add it in places that might not make sense. I love you mom. So let me tell you about this week. Or maybe this transfer. Lets just say it has been a good transfer. My comp now is going to be on his way home. and I am getting a new comp and now am the senior missionary. Ya I was made senior. AAAHHH!!! I can`t believe that. I heard it when they called and I was just so confused. I love you mom. I really hope that I can be a good senior though. my new comp is Elder Matsuoka. Ya he is Japanese. Yes that is the third one in a row. Pretty crazy. This one is different though. I love you mom. He is real Japanese. I mean cannot speak english japanese. So this will definitely help with my japanese. I just hope I will be able to make it through this transfer. So that is that for the end of the transfer now here are some other things. We have had some incidents lately. I have them written down hold on. Okay, I love you mom. My camera, for some odd reason the screen has cracked. i cannot see pictures that I take now. It is not fixable. That may be a problem. Second, I love you mom. Third, my patriarchal blessing has a part missing to it. just a sentence. It is on the first page at the bottom. Like the last sentence about the holy ghost. I just to know what it says. Fourth, I love you mom. fifth, I have eczema. I am in need of some meds to cure it. I am not sure what it is like in America, but here it is a prescription. sixth, I lost 30 pounds since leaving the MTC, I thought you would just like to know. and last but not least, I LOVE YOU MOM.So yes that is what is going on right now. It is getting really cold actually. I am actually wearing to sweaters that you sent me. They are a life saver right now. It is so cold. I am way surprised. So everything is getting ready for christmas is coming up soon. Weird they totally skip thanksgiving. So, ya I am way excited for christmas to come up. I can wait to be able to talk to everyone. So ya that is what is going on right now. I love you mom. I really hope you are doing okay. I miss you so much. I love you mom. I will talk to you later. BYE!!!
Love Elder Lane Ashmore (your son, that is on a mission in japan. he is way awesome and sweet, like candy. candy sounds good. maybe i should get some candy)
You probably won`t read this for a while. I heard about the things that are going on right now. I can`t believe it. Why the heck is everything that is bad is going on while I am on my mission. I seriously hate getting this kind of news. I am getting really stressed out now. I really hope things are going good. I really love you mom. You will probably here that a lot more in this email and many more to come. I really love you mom. I might even add it in places that might not make sense. I love you mom. So let me tell you about this week. Or maybe this transfer. Lets just say it has been a good transfer. My comp now is going to be on his way home. and I am getting a new comp and now am the senior missionary. Ya I was made senior. AAAHHH!!! I can`t believe that. I heard it when they called and I was just so confused. I love you mom. I really hope that I can be a good senior though. my new comp is Elder Matsuoka. Ya he is Japanese. Yes that is the third one in a row. Pretty crazy. This one is different though. I love you mom. He is real Japanese. I mean cannot speak english japanese. So this will definitely help with my japanese. I just hope I will be able to make it through this transfer. So that is that for the end of the transfer now here are some other things. We have had some incidents lately. I have them written down hold on. Okay, I love you mom. My camera, for some odd reason the screen has cracked. i cannot see pictures that I take now. It is not fixable. That may be a problem. Second, I love you mom. Third, my patriarchal blessing has a part missing to it. just a sentence. It is on the first page at the bottom. Like the last sentence about the holy ghost. I just to know what it says. Fourth, I love you mom. fifth, I have eczema. I am in need of some meds to cure it. I am not sure what it is like in America, but here it is a prescription. sixth, I lost 30 pounds since leaving the MTC, I thought you would just like to know. and last but not least, I LOVE YOU MOM.So yes that is what is going on right now. It is getting really cold actually. I am actually wearing to sweaters that you sent me. They are a life saver right now. It is so cold. I am way surprised. So everything is getting ready for christmas is coming up soon. Weird they totally skip thanksgiving. So, ya I am way excited for christmas to come up. I can wait to be able to talk to everyone. So ya that is what is going on right now. I love you mom. I really hope you are doing okay. I miss you so much. I love you mom. I will talk to you later. BYE!!!
Love Elder Lane Ashmore (your son, that is on a mission in japan. he is way awesome and sweet, like candy. candy sounds good. maybe i should get some candy)
November 3, 2008
Dear Mom,
Well, emails this week have been really different. I got about 7 I think. I was very excited. From what I recall I got nothing last week. So the change has been nice. Well anyway, I am glad to hear that everyone is doing good. I was pretty worried. I am a little worry wart. Probably not a good thing. Yet, maybe it is. I am not sure. So Grandma and Grandpa Ashmore have moved down to Arizona. And now Jim and Charn are thinking about it too. Wow, I think Arizona will be the new family place. We just need the Johnson side to start moving down there. But, that is pretty exciting. Wow, I did not know that Obama was that bad. That is just rediculous. Our four fathers would definitely been displeased on how the country has gone so far. So much has changed since back then. Even though I wasn`t alive for it, it seems that things would be better if it was still like back then. I really hope and pray that McCain will win the Election. I will pray for it as much as I can. We just need to make sure that we are doing what the Lord has said, "as much as you shall keep my commandments..." he will bless us, "ye shall prosper in the land." Now when we think about prospering, what do we think? Is it gain of wealth and goods? I don`t think that is always the case. I think it is also that God will protect us from the things of the world. That as long as we do what is necessary, He will bless us with spiritual needs as well as physical. Now what does this have to do with the elections. We have our choice right? Now, if we are doing what is right, following God`s commandments he will protect us from the wrong things of the world. As I have heard, you believe that Obama is a false prophet, that is wrong right? If we trust in God and Keep His Commandments, He will protect us. That is what I have right now.So as for the Christmas package. HMMM, I can`t really think of anything right now. Yet, my comp just said brownies are good in a Christmas package. As are cookies, with frosting on top, and sprinkles. But, ya as far as clothes and things goes I think I am doing good. WAIT!!! I want a 259 CD, and John Denver and the Muppets CD, I forgot mine. It is in a case thing at home. Ryan might now where it is. Ya I really want music. I got none. And maybe some John Bytheway stuff. That would be cool. Ya that is all I can think of right now.So, ya everyone is getting old. I am getting old. Think about it. In 3 months I am going to be 20 AAAAHHHH!!! That is scary to think about. But, life will yet go on. AAAAHHH!! Sorry I scared myself again. So, ya I totally understand about recommitting myself. It is hard to be out here. People know what we are here for. They don`t know the message we have to share, but they understand we want to talk to them and they don`t want to hear it. It is tough to keep going after so many rejections. But, as I see a lot there is that one person that is waiting. Waiting for something more. To find answers to life. I want to find that person. I need to recommit myself a lot. Well, I can`t think of anything else to write about. this week was a good week. We got a lot of things done, and found two new investigators, very exciting. It has been really good. Since my comp will be going home next week, we have a lot of others things to do so that he can get prepared to go home. That takes a bit of our time, but we are trying to make up for it. I am loving this work. I love the Lord. I am so glad that I am here to share this gospel. I love you all. And miss you so much. I will talk to you at Christmas.
Love Your Son Elder Lane Ashmore
Well, emails this week have been really different. I got about 7 I think. I was very excited. From what I recall I got nothing last week. So the change has been nice. Well anyway, I am glad to hear that everyone is doing good. I was pretty worried. I am a little worry wart. Probably not a good thing. Yet, maybe it is. I am not sure. So Grandma and Grandpa Ashmore have moved down to Arizona. And now Jim and Charn are thinking about it too. Wow, I think Arizona will be the new family place. We just need the Johnson side to start moving down there. But, that is pretty exciting. Wow, I did not know that Obama was that bad. That is just rediculous. Our four fathers would definitely been displeased on how the country has gone so far. So much has changed since back then. Even though I wasn`t alive for it, it seems that things would be better if it was still like back then. I really hope and pray that McCain will win the Election. I will pray for it as much as I can. We just need to make sure that we are doing what the Lord has said, "as much as you shall keep my commandments..." he will bless us, "ye shall prosper in the land." Now when we think about prospering, what do we think? Is it gain of wealth and goods? I don`t think that is always the case. I think it is also that God will protect us from the things of the world. That as long as we do what is necessary, He will bless us with spiritual needs as well as physical. Now what does this have to do with the elections. We have our choice right? Now, if we are doing what is right, following God`s commandments he will protect us from the wrong things of the world. As I have heard, you believe that Obama is a false prophet, that is wrong right? If we trust in God and Keep His Commandments, He will protect us. That is what I have right now.So as for the Christmas package. HMMM, I can`t really think of anything right now. Yet, my comp just said brownies are good in a Christmas package. As are cookies, with frosting on top, and sprinkles. But, ya as far as clothes and things goes I think I am doing good. WAIT!!! I want a 259 CD, and John Denver and the Muppets CD, I forgot mine. It is in a case thing at home. Ryan might now where it is. Ya I really want music. I got none. And maybe some John Bytheway stuff. That would be cool. Ya that is all I can think of right now.So, ya everyone is getting old. I am getting old. Think about it. In 3 months I am going to be 20 AAAAHHHH!!! That is scary to think about. But, life will yet go on. AAAAHHH!! Sorry I scared myself again. So, ya I totally understand about recommitting myself. It is hard to be out here. People know what we are here for. They don`t know the message we have to share, but they understand we want to talk to them and they don`t want to hear it. It is tough to keep going after so many rejections. But, as I see a lot there is that one person that is waiting. Waiting for something more. To find answers to life. I want to find that person. I need to recommit myself a lot. Well, I can`t think of anything else to write about. this week was a good week. We got a lot of things done, and found two new investigators, very exciting. It has been really good. Since my comp will be going home next week, we have a lot of others things to do so that he can get prepared to go home. That takes a bit of our time, but we are trying to make up for it. I am loving this work. I love the Lord. I am so glad that I am here to share this gospel. I love you all. And miss you so much. I will talk to you at Christmas.
Love Your Son Elder Lane Ashmore
October 27, 2008
Hey Mom,
Well, this has been a first for a while. I did not get an email from anyone this week. To tell you the truth it is worries me a lot. I usually freak out cause I don`t know what is going on back home. I don`t know if everything is alright. Especially now hearing about the economic issues going on. I have no idea what I am going to go back to. It kind of scares me. But, I am doing fine right now. It is a slow P-day right now. Not much is going on. It sucks sometimes. So after we are done emailing and stuff we will go back to the apartment and hang out for about 3 hours. Most likely I will write some letters to some people. Even though a lot of people have moved away from where they lived so I don`t have their addresses or I don`t have the addresses to some of my friends from back home. Hey do you think you could get me some addresses so I can get some to people we know back home. like the Andersons. And other people you might think would be good to write to. I have no idea. I just want letters. I don`t get any that often, and my comps do. Yes it sucks. Letters seems to be the bread of life for missionaries. I don`t know why.So how is everything going back home? I know dad`s birthday is coming up soon. He is going to be 51 right? Man that is way old. I want to get him something and send it to him I just don`t know what though. I will try. It most likely will be a little late. So did ryan get his package yet. I sent it a while ago. I can`t remember how long ago. But, it might should be there by now. I am not sure.So how are you doing? Did you have that surgery done yet? I hope everything went well. So this week has been pretty slow. We are trying to get a couple of new programs off the ground so that we can find some more investigators, which we found one when we housed an apartment building, she had to of been around 90 years old though. Way funny story, we knocked on the door and told her we were missionaries and wanted to share a message about families, and asked if it was okay and she said yes, so we went on and then she said hold on. So we waited for a little bit and she came out with 100 dollars in her hand and said you know, here you go, but we had to reject it. Then she was totally confused, and we just said we wanted to share a special message of God and how he wants to bless families, she was so confused after that. But we made another appointment to meet her and her husband. So that was cool. But, about the programs we are trying to make. We made some new flyers for them, and then started to hand them out. No one has come yet, but we hope soon. Pray for us.So my comp is getting pretty trunky. He barely got his flight plans to go home. So is trying to finalize everything before he has to leave. Which is really soon. It has been a good transfer with him. I have learned a lot. We are more alike that I thought we were going to be. Two outspoken people that agreed on pretty much everything. So it has been really cool. Pretty fun transfer.So ya that is what is going on right now. We are just trying to get to it all. Trying to get this work moving here. Hopefully something will come along with the new programs.Well, I love you and miss you. I hope you hear from you soon. I will talk to you later. BYE!!! Love YOU!!!
Love Elder Lane Ashmore
Well, this has been a first for a while. I did not get an email from anyone this week. To tell you the truth it is worries me a lot. I usually freak out cause I don`t know what is going on back home. I don`t know if everything is alright. Especially now hearing about the economic issues going on. I have no idea what I am going to go back to. It kind of scares me. But, I am doing fine right now. It is a slow P-day right now. Not much is going on. It sucks sometimes. So after we are done emailing and stuff we will go back to the apartment and hang out for about 3 hours. Most likely I will write some letters to some people. Even though a lot of people have moved away from where they lived so I don`t have their addresses or I don`t have the addresses to some of my friends from back home. Hey do you think you could get me some addresses so I can get some to people we know back home. like the Andersons. And other people you might think would be good to write to. I have no idea. I just want letters. I don`t get any that often, and my comps do. Yes it sucks. Letters seems to be the bread of life for missionaries. I don`t know why.So how is everything going back home? I know dad`s birthday is coming up soon. He is going to be 51 right? Man that is way old. I want to get him something and send it to him I just don`t know what though. I will try. It most likely will be a little late. So did ryan get his package yet. I sent it a while ago. I can`t remember how long ago. But, it might should be there by now. I am not sure.So how are you doing? Did you have that surgery done yet? I hope everything went well. So this week has been pretty slow. We are trying to get a couple of new programs off the ground so that we can find some more investigators, which we found one when we housed an apartment building, she had to of been around 90 years old though. Way funny story, we knocked on the door and told her we were missionaries and wanted to share a message about families, and asked if it was okay and she said yes, so we went on and then she said hold on. So we waited for a little bit and she came out with 100 dollars in her hand and said you know, here you go, but we had to reject it. Then she was totally confused, and we just said we wanted to share a special message of God and how he wants to bless families, she was so confused after that. But we made another appointment to meet her and her husband. So that was cool. But, about the programs we are trying to make. We made some new flyers for them, and then started to hand them out. No one has come yet, but we hope soon. Pray for us.So my comp is getting pretty trunky. He barely got his flight plans to go home. So is trying to finalize everything before he has to leave. Which is really soon. It has been a good transfer with him. I have learned a lot. We are more alike that I thought we were going to be. Two outspoken people that agreed on pretty much everything. So it has been really cool. Pretty fun transfer.So ya that is what is going on right now. We are just trying to get to it all. Trying to get this work moving here. Hopefully something will come along with the new programs.Well, I love you and miss you. I hope you hear from you soon. I will talk to you later. BYE!!! Love YOU!!!
Love Elder Lane Ashmore
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Lane's new city is about in the blue, bottom center of this map!! Himeji, Japan
One of Himeji's sisters cities is.....Phoenix, Az!!!
Phoenix is the capital of the state of Arizona. Phoenix is located in the center of the Sonoran Desert and is surrounded by a chain of mountains. It is well known as a city of tourism and leisure at the same time as being a city of cutting edge technology.Affiliated on November 3, 1976.
Designated on May 3, 1969)The elegance of Himeji Castle is symbolized by this flag. The “White Heron” which displays hope of the city is designed to look like the katakana character “ヒ”. This flag expresses hope and dynamism, freedom, and progress.
(Designated on December 17, 1901) The Chinese character for “Hime (姫)” is symbolized in this mark. The 臣part of the Chinese character is placed in the space in the middle of the 女 part of the Chinese character. It is a simple and clear design expressing the developing status of the city.
(Designated on August 18, 1966)This flower belongs to the Orchidaceae family and it is characterized by a smooth white flower which looks like a white heron in flight opening its wings. Recently, the habitat of this flower has deceased and the city has been promoting the raising of this flower in homes.
(Designated on April 1, 1989)“White Heron” is a collective term for the ardeid bird species such as the small egret which lives near water. Himeji Castle is also called, “White Heron Castle” because the castle tower looks like a flying heron.
(Designated on October 5, 1972)The tree, which is fagaceous evergreen tree, grows naturally in warm areas of East to Southeast Asia. This tree was selected for the city tree because the vigor of the tree matches the creation of a “Green Himeji” and the citizens of the city are familiar with its presence.
Phoenix is the capital of the state of Arizona. Phoenix is located in the center of the Sonoran Desert and is surrounded by a chain of mountains. It is well known as a city of tourism and leisure at the same time as being a city of cutting edge technology.Affiliated on November 3, 1976.
INTRODUCTION TO HIMEJI CITY
Himeji is located at the center of the Harima Plain in the Surrounded by mountains and the sea, Himeji has developed as a transportation hub of western Japan. Blessed by mild climate and natural beauty, the city has realized excellent cultural characteristics through its long history as a castle town.
Since Himeji became a city in April 1889, its population has increased together with expansion of the city area, and now currently exceeds 530,000, including more then 10,000 foreign residents.
While evolving as a center for economy,culture and education in the Harima region, the City now comprises a large economic and cultural bloc in the region. since himeji was upgraded to a "Core City" in April 1996,the City has been working toward further advances as one of japan's leading cities.
Himeji is located at the center of the Harima Plain in the Surrounded by mountains and the sea, Himeji has developed as a transportation hub of western Japan. Blessed by mild climate and natural beauty, the city has realized excellent cultural characteristics through its long history as a castle town.
Since Himeji became a city in April 1889, its population has increased together with expansion of the city area, and now currently exceeds 530,000, including more then 10,000 foreign residents.
While evolving as a center for economy,culture and education in the Harima region, the City now comprises a large economic and cultural bloc in the region. since himeji was upgraded to a "Core City" in April 1996,the City has been working toward further advances as one of japan's leading cities.
Designated on May 3, 1969)The elegance of Himeji Castle is symbolized by this flag. The “White Heron” which displays hope of the city is designed to look like the katakana character “ヒ”. This flag expresses hope and dynamism, freedom, and progress.
(Designated on December 17, 1901) The Chinese character for “Hime (姫)” is symbolized in this mark. The 臣part of the Chinese character is placed in the space in the middle of the 女 part of the Chinese character. It is a simple and clear design expressing the developing status of the city.
(Designated on August 18, 1966)This flower belongs to the Orchidaceae family and it is characterized by a smooth white flower which looks like a white heron in flight opening its wings. Recently, the habitat of this flower has deceased and the city has been promoting the raising of this flower in homes.
(Designated on April 1, 1989)“White Heron” is a collective term for the ardeid bird species such as the small egret which lives near water. Himeji Castle is also called, “White Heron Castle” because the castle tower looks like a flying heron.
(Designated on October 5, 1972)The tree, which is fagaceous evergreen tree, grows naturally in warm areas of East to Southeast Asia. This tree was selected for the city tree because the vigor of the tree matches the creation of a “Green Himeji” and the citizens of the city are familiar with its presence.Septemberr 29, 2008
here are some pics we took recently of a truck we found that was imported from America, it is a tundra, way sweet. Kind of weird cause the roads here are way small.
my clean workspace!!!!!
Dearest everyone,
Well, this week was pretty busy. We went out of our little area a lot for district meetings and an exchange thing we did. We went to the train station and sang and handed out some English class flyer's. It was pretty fun. So I got some news today. I am getting transferred. I am going over to Himeji. It is like on the other side of the mission. So that is pretty exciting. Going to a new area and all. Finally getting out of the bean situation. It is said that you are a bean until you leave your bean area. I am finally leaving. So now not a bean any more. YEAH!! So right now if you want to send anything you might want to send it to the mission home first and they will get it to me since I don`t have the address yet.
So, ya that is about it right now. I love you mom and pop. Oh wait there is something. Today is going to be a fun P-day, we are in Nara, a touristy sort of area, and going to a really cool park, dad might get jealous of the pics i will send, but it is going to be cool. Okay now that is all. I love you. I miss you.
Love Elder Lane Ashmore
Friday, September 12, 2008
September 8. 2008
Dearest Mom, Mom, who is at home and way busy so the son understands,
It is fine. I learned in the MTC to not get mad or anything if you don`t receive anything from home. Just expect that something horrible has happened that they weren't able to get to the computer. So that is what I did... worry for the whole week. But, I am okay now that I hear everything is going okay. Wow, home is going to be so different when I get back. I will be so confused. I will probably be confused anyway cause I will be so different and everything will be bigger and just way different than here. I just hope I will be able to adjust faster than I adjusted here. That took forever it felt like. So is there a badminton net in the backyard then. That is so cool. That is pretty popular here. We have a sports night in the branch here and we always pretty much play badminton. I am pretty good cause of all the practice that I had in High School. Ya I was a pro then, and I am a pro now. You best get ready cause when I get back, the challenge will begin. Oh ya tell Ryan he can practice all he wants but I will always come out on top, there will be no contest, I already won. Ya, anyways. So it is still kind of on the edge with Grandpa then? I will remember him in my prayers all the time. It is just a little crazy to think about. But, everything will be alright no matter what happens. Its hard for people to believe that here. It is sad sometimes, when I hear that they think family and life just ends. I still don`t understand that one. I am just glad that we have this gospel to reassure us that there is something more. So, I think I told you last week that I was able to see the video of Riley finally. Holy Cow she is so big. That is just so crazy. She is going to be so huge when I get back. Hopefully she will remember me. I sent a bunch of pictures and videos home. So you all will be able to see what I am up to. Some of it don`t worry about. It isn't as dangerous as it looks. Plus it is just way fun. I mean getting pulled behind a boat is probable more dangerous.
So teaching was not very good this week. At least housing anyways. People just didn't want to listen, which is normal. But, we did find a new investigator which is way exciting. He has been a potential for a long time now and last week he became an investigator. Way exciting. I think before I get transferred, which will probably be very likely this next transfer, he will have a baptismal date. I really hope so anyways. Keep praying for me though. So we can help him out. Hey tell Ryan, I appreciate him more now that I am gone. It is really weird waking up and not being at home sometimes still. Like this morning I seriously thought I was at home still and I was about to call Ryan, but he wasn't there. It was some weird Japanese guy, well, my companion. But, it is okay. Ya I can`t wait to talk too. I can`t believe how fast things are going though. I have been gone for half a years now. Way crazy. and only 3 months til Christmas. AAHH!!! And Ryan and dads birthday are next month and Andrew's is this month and braxton`s is next month. Okay everyone stop growing up now. It is just ridiculous. Anyway, I love you all I best get going I have some things to do. Like shopping and laundry and lunch. So we should get going. I Love you all. I miss you so much.
Love,
Elder Lane Ashmore
It is fine. I learned in the MTC to not get mad or anything if you don`t receive anything from home. Just expect that something horrible has happened that they weren't able to get to the computer. So that is what I did... worry for the whole week. But, I am okay now that I hear everything is going okay. Wow, home is going to be so different when I get back. I will be so confused. I will probably be confused anyway cause I will be so different and everything will be bigger and just way different than here. I just hope I will be able to adjust faster than I adjusted here. That took forever it felt like. So is there a badminton net in the backyard then. That is so cool. That is pretty popular here. We have a sports night in the branch here and we always pretty much play badminton. I am pretty good cause of all the practice that I had in High School. Ya I was a pro then, and I am a pro now. You best get ready cause when I get back, the challenge will begin. Oh ya tell Ryan he can practice all he wants but I will always come out on top, there will be no contest, I already won. Ya, anyways. So it is still kind of on the edge with Grandpa then? I will remember him in my prayers all the time. It is just a little crazy to think about. But, everything will be alright no matter what happens. Its hard for people to believe that here. It is sad sometimes, when I hear that they think family and life just ends. I still don`t understand that one. I am just glad that we have this gospel to reassure us that there is something more. So, I think I told you last week that I was able to see the video of Riley finally. Holy Cow she is so big. That is just so crazy. She is going to be so huge when I get back. Hopefully she will remember me. I sent a bunch of pictures and videos home. So you all will be able to see what I am up to. Some of it don`t worry about. It isn't as dangerous as it looks. Plus it is just way fun. I mean getting pulled behind a boat is probable more dangerous.
So teaching was not very good this week. At least housing anyways. People just didn't want to listen, which is normal. But, we did find a new investigator which is way exciting. He has been a potential for a long time now and last week he became an investigator. Way exciting. I think before I get transferred, which will probably be very likely this next transfer, he will have a baptismal date. I really hope so anyways. Keep praying for me though. So we can help him out. Hey tell Ryan, I appreciate him more now that I am gone. It is really weird waking up and not being at home sometimes still. Like this morning I seriously thought I was at home still and I was about to call Ryan, but he wasn't there. It was some weird Japanese guy, well, my companion. But, it is okay. Ya I can`t wait to talk too. I can`t believe how fast things are going though. I have been gone for half a years now. Way crazy. and only 3 months til Christmas. AAHH!!! And Ryan and dads birthday are next month and Andrew's is this month and braxton`s is next month. Okay everyone stop growing up now. It is just ridiculous. Anyway, I love you all I best get going I have some things to do. Like shopping and laundry and lunch. So we should get going. I Love you all. I miss you so much.
Love,
Elder Lane Ashmore
Fireworks, Fireflys and MONKEYS!!!
Below you will find video's that Lane has sent...there are quite a few, all taken with his camera...don't forget to pause the music player on the right so you will be able to hear what he says!!! Enjoy, and don't forget to comment!
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