Spring Break: Japan Tokyo South Mission Reunion

I almost talked myself out of going to my mission reunion. I was tired and we had to drive another hour to get there. But I am sure glad I didn't. I served in the Japan Tokyo South Mission under President William Walker, who is now a general authority. I posted about him here. I was truly blessed to be able to serve under him and his sweet wife. He spoke tonight for what was just going to be a few minutes but turned into a little longer than that and then into a little Q&A. I loved it. Not only to hear from him again but also from someone who works so closely to the prophet. It was wonderful. And it is always fun to bring back those good missionary memories because I have a bad memory.



There weren't many missionaries that I knew, but my trainer and two other companions were there and I loved visiting with them.

President and Vickie Walker

Funk, Madrid, Cannon, Birely, Simpson, Findlay & Dean Shimai with President & Sister Walker

Madrid & Cannon Shimai - We were SC (sister coordinator) together. We were also later at BYU Hawaii together! Great Memories!!!

My Ohhhh So Totally Awesome Trainer, Ashley Shimai. I only had her for a month and I was devasted when she got transferred. She was the perfect example of service. And she loved me for who I was, so imperfect.

My other wonderful SC companion, Birely Shimai. We both had companions at the time that were struggling and we enjoyed our time on the train rides together as we went to visit the other sisters in our mission.

All those in attendence at the Japan Tokyo South Mission Reunion

The next day I was able to have lunch with one of my favorite companions, Abu Shimai. She lives in Provo and I just adore her. We had a great time together while serving together. One thing I remember most about her is when she was bearing her testimony in one of our District meetings she said, "I love Cannon Shimai's big face". But meaning big faith. So funny!!!! She also was an artist and for my birthday she drew this picture of me that I have framed. I'll try to post it later. She is so talented in so many ways.