Week 9 (con't) - I'm in Nihon!

[Note from Mom:  October 9th is Sister Heimuli's 20th birthday!  We received this very brief note from her shortly after midnight which was 3pm on her birthday.]

It's been a marvelous bday thus far. Thank you thank you thank you! I just got the package from harry. I'll open it in the mission home later. Love you lots!

Very large group of 31 travel-weary but very happy missionaries finally arrived at the Osaka International Airport

It's hard to miss Sister Heimuli's red luggage in the center of this photo

All is well, Pres. and Sis. Zinke are amazing wonderful people. I just got out of an interview with him and he's just wonderful. Absolutely love him and my mission.

There are some awesome things happening mom. The Lord definitely is aware of His work and He's hastening it! I love it. I'm happy, I'm healthy and I want to get to work! I get my trainer tomorrow. Love you!

Heimuli Shimai

xoxo