Well, the years start coming and they don’t stop coming🌊⛩🏆 (Week 84)

Well, another amazing transfer has come and gone here in the Land of the Rising Sun. This past transfer went by quicker than Kim Kardashian’s first marriage, but has hands down been one of the best so far. Always busier than a Best Buy employee on Black Friday, running to and fro, learning all the time, and always blessed to see so many miracles. It’s been an honor to be able to be a servant in the Lord’s vineyard.

One big thing I have been able to learn this past transfer is why a mission strengthens one’s personal testimony more than almost anything else out there. For anyone out there who has served a mission or met missionaries before, you know what I’m talking about. Missionaries always seem to have the strongest and most Spirit-filled testimonies and this past transfer, I have figured out why. The principle is very simple and the Lord said it best, “He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it.” No matter how much you seek for personal gain, and no matter how much you might find, you will always find that there is an gap that can not be filled without love. In other words, when we lose ourselves in the cause of loving and serving others, we ourselves are able to grow in ways that we couldn’t imagine. And that’s what a mission is all about. That’s why missionaries always seem to be spiritual powerhouses. The great thing is, this principle doesn’t just apply to missionaries. When any man, forgets himself and goes to work, he will grow far beyond the limit of seeking personal gain. This gospel is not a one-man band. The only way we make it is if, we help others along the way. The gospel of Jesus Christ is an amazing thing isn’t it?

The mission is the best. Biggest learning curve of my entire life and it hasn’t been easy, but it’s definitely been worth it. Got a little longer to make the most so be ready for some good stories in the weeks to come. We’re going full 100 all the way to the finish line. Hope everyone has a great week. I love you and more importantly, God loves you!

Elder Sadler

Basketball last week

Zoo p-day with all my homies from Kohoku/Kanagawa

Sweet corvette place we found

Yamato/Zama Ward bbq

Dinner with the Yamanoi Family (they’re the best!)

One Year Ago!

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