I am Famous!!

So I would just like to explain to everyone what a Typhoon is like. First I will give the definition.

Typhoon (n): A weather warning that makes the whole country freak out and cancel work and then sit and wait... and nothing happens. Synonyms: Wild Goose Chase, Humorous, Preparation for nothing.

Okay just kidding, I know that Typhoons are real and serious, but this one was not like that here in my area. When we got the warning everyone was at the stores buying huge jugs of water just in case we got stuck inside for many days and everyone wouldn't go outside. And then no one would talk to us because they were too busy preparing for the Typhoon! And then 4/5 of our lessons cancelled because of the Typhoon. And we said,But if the typhoon doesn't come, can we still meet?" And they said "The typhoon will come." The Typhoon didn't come. I was a little disappointed! We still went out everyday and knocked in the rain so that was neat. I really do quite enjoy the rain, which is good because this week has been so rainy I'm pretty sure I am turning into a sponge. We are all safe and sound and you definitely don't ever need to worry! God protects his missionaries. Although sometimes when we were on our bikes we were pedaling and not going anywhere because the wind was so strong. We laughed a lot. 

But Anyway, I am famous because my comp and I were eating dinner at the night market several hours before the typhoon was supposed to hit and this news reported came up to us and was like "Hey, would you guys be willing to do a news interview because you are American and this is a typhoon?" And we told him we didn't know. and then he said please so we said okay. So anyway they set up a huge stayed news spot ( which was also funny because while they were setting up another news crew came and started spontaneously interviewing us and then the first guy yelled at them- I have failed to mention how much attention we get as Americans. Apparently we are quite fascinating) and then we pretended to order food and he came up to us and asked us if this was our first typhoon and where we were from and our feelings about the typhoon. These were my exact words. (I messed up) "I am just a little excited! Because..... We don't know." I am a rockstar, TV famous. Anyway, apparently it was like the one of the top news stations in Taiwan and we were on the news. (A member found it for us) So that's neat. 

Overall, a really great week, again filled with blessings and amazing miracles! We have had the opportunity to have a duanchuan- which is a week long missionary from one of the Taibei stakes. She is 16 and is on a mission with us this week! She is amazing and helps us a lot. My Chinese has improved a little bit living with a native. The only problem is that she only has one biking speed and I bike behind her to make sure she doesn't die. So I have been biking rather slow this week. BUT. No worries, I have just used it to become better at Parkcore in my bike. I have some good tricks up my sleeve. There are lots of fun curb tricks and I just need to practice them fast now. I have also been working on riding with no hadns, but I am not very good at it. I need some pointers. 

We have seen so many miracles! Jeremy is so amazing and causes me a lot of grief at the same time. (Grief like Alma, because the people won't accept the gospel) His baptismal date was set for this Saturday, but it has been cancelled because unfortunately he is not prepared yet. But the lesson that we cancelled his baptism in was also one of the most amazing experiences of my life. I have never felt more led by the spirit and was able to bear strong testimony about this church and it was the most amazing feeling, to be an instrument in God's hands. Jeremy will get there, he has the right desires he just needs some humility. Some have asked why he hates church. 3 reasons: He hates white button up shirts, doesn't like singing, and doesn't prefer the priesthood teachers level of class participation. Maybe you can now understand my struggles :) Hahah I really do love that man so much! God wants him to be baptized so strongly. Last night we went to the train station for 10 minutes before the Elder's baptism and we were teaching a lesson and I saw Jeremy standing close to us! We finished talking to the lady and went over to Jeremy and he said he had seen us and waited for us. We were like "Hey. There is a baptism in 12 minutes. Want to come?" And he said "I haven't eaten dinner. I'll go eat and then come" and I was like okay. And then we left to go to the church. He walked into the church 10 minutes later at 7:28 and walked past us and said. "I've eaten" and sat down. He is hilarious and I know that God helped us run into him and get him to the baptism. Love him! All our other investigators are doing so well and we are really starting to have good things happen in this area. We have 5 more weeks here, and then maybe will move! But we have lot of work to finish. 

Today was amazing at the temple. I have missed that place so much and I really have a testimony of its importance. As I reflect on my experience working at the temple before my mission, I feel so blessed and grateful that I was able to have that opportunity. It has enriched my life so much. I know that these are the things we need to work for in life: To make our eternal covenants with our father and then endure to the end. I am so grateful to be sealed to my family for eternity. I felt such a spirit there today and am so grateful to have gone. 

I just want to tell everyone really quick how much I love this gospel. I didn't think it was possible to love it as much as I do, but this mission has strengthened my testimony so much. I love the Book of Mormon and I know that it is the word of God and that as we hearken to it and study it, we will be so blessed. I know that because God has a plan for us, we all have a purpose in this life and can become better people everyday. I know that we have a Savior who knows each of us personally and through His atonement has provided us all with a way to return to live with our Father in Heaven. I know everyone on this earth needs this gospel, and that our job is to do like we promise in our baptismal covenant and take upon ourselves the name of Christ and be a light to the world. I love you all! You are amazing. 

Big Faith!

Sister DeWitt