Thursday, March 28, 2013

MTC Week #9: Flying To Taiwan by Myself. Hope I Don't Miss My Connecting Fiights

NOTE: To understand Josh's letter you should know two things. First, I (Kim) accidentally sent to Josh my debit card instead of his so Ric and Jared got permission to drop it off to Josh at the MTC. Second, Josh got really sick and instead of leaving with his group on Tuesday for Taiwan had to wait 3 additional days to travel. Tomorrow, he leaves and he flies alone to Taiwan. Pray he makes it!

Bonjour everyone! I leave tomorrow for the great unknown!!  I make a layover stop in Seattle than off to Japan then Taipei.

I just want to point out that today's email will be full of some fun stuff but also some serious stuff. First of all, I met the guy who is the creator of  Jak and Dax. 

So I got a new companion and his name is Elder Chan Tung.  He is a ZL so technically I am a ZL. So I'm a zone leader, cool. Then I got switched to being Elder Jace Edmund's companion which is like a dream come true. The kid is like my best friend now. He is so tight. I can tell him anything.  But ya this week has been crazy. I mean we (Kou and I) had some serious discussions but its all good now. I miss him a lot. He is like Jacob except more obedient. I got to see my father which honestly was a tender mercy or a reward the Lord gave me. It was so emotional to say the least. I was holding back tears waiting for my paapi and when I saw him, I burst out in tears. Honestly I said "daddy ahahahha".  Then I saw Jared and I was like "Bear." It was amazing and honestly so good. Gosh darn it! I love both 'em and all my family right now. But then I got sick and had to delay my departure date from Tuesday until tomorrow.  My mom had a nervous break down and called every girl she deemed wife able email me.  

 But ya then my district went to China and it was sad. I have honestly never felt so lonely in my life but Edmunds and Chantung have been bros to me. And though out it all, Chan Tung never lets me rest. I thank him for everything and Edmunds.  I have decided we are going to be interpreters at Nuskin and per say make bank. and then room at Snow. Ya we are awesome. But I would like to get to the point of how much I love my district so much and my teachers. Today has been full of spiritual things and honestly I can't tell you them all. There have been times in the past two months when  I was gonna come home because I felt inadequate but then my teachers said that I was okay and I felt the spirit and it was so good.

Also I would like to bring up the topic homosexuality. First of all, who are WE to judge them. We know them not, we know not why they love who they love. We should be loving. I'm not saying we should let them marry in the temple but I'm saying we need to be more loving. It bothers me how we just throw around the word gay or homo .I'm serious when I say they are people and you are people and what makes you better than them? Jesus said through the atonement everything that is wrong in this life will be made right in the next.  Jesus says love EVERYONE. I'm sorry about my rant but Jesus said love everyone and I say love everyone. So before you say something mean always put your self in their shoes.
Also I would love to say thank you to President Jenkins and Brother Barton.  With out them and Brother Liu and Brother Workman and Townsend and Nightengale I would not be where I am. Brother  Workman has also been like an older brother and I love him so much for that !! And Elder Kafusis is pretty dope . Love everyone.
 
I'm off!
 
Please write me!!!

Elder Buhler

Thursday, March 21, 2013

Those Final MTC Memories....


As a family, we loved  writing and getting Josh's letters and pictures. Thank you to ALL the friends and families who supported him with prayers and warm wishes. So many people sent him goodies and care packages. The Nolls, Sisks, Frixiones, Paystrups, Nadaulds, Murphys, Grassleys, Miles, Botcherbys, Harrises and MANY, MANY more. Thanks to all of you who wrote him! He has LOVED his district and especially his companion, Elder Ammon Kou. He had the BEST teachers. Thank you to everyone who has supported Josh, to all his friends, family, coaches etc. He leaves on Tuesday to Taiwan. He is so excited for this next adventure. Please pray that he will learn the language quickly, love his companion and fellow missionaries, be obedient and that his testimony will only grow stronger! Women ai ni Joshy! Don't forget to write him!!!









































Tuesday, March 19, 2013

MTC Week #8: He Leaves in 1 Week for Taiwan


Bonjour Everyone!!
 
So it was our roommates birthday and we decided that we would  would buy a First Presidency picture and we signed it " To our # 1 fan,have a great mish champ!" Hahaha. It was hilarious!
 
I got a blessing form the Korean elders for comfort because lately according to my mom "I am a woman."
I'm not coming home. I am just worried about the health of my family everyone.

The only thing i am worried about is if dad and Cassie are ok. That's what worries me. It's kinda hard not knowing if I will for sure see them again. D and C 118: 3-4 helps comfort me but still it is very hard.  The reason I came on this mish is so God would heal Cassie and dad. That's it. 
 
Peace out Elder Workman and Sister Woods!  Chill and marry you guys in 2 years!!!
 
I love the movie the Restoration so much!  It is awesome!!!

So at the doctors yesterday, I wrote down Jared and Jacob and for some odd reason Amie as my emergency contacts. It was a joyous occasion.  The nurse was honestly the most beautiful person in the entire world. I definitely have mission goggles everyone. I definitely do.
 
So Mr. Boss, I am now officially friends with the kid who made that amazing music video.  His name is Elder Rawle and we are friends.
 
So I am learning Chinese pretty well but as a side thing I am learning french and honestly I am picking it up super quick. I was messing with some elders who have been here for 4 weeks and already schooling them.
 
Been balling it up with Elder Edmunds lately. I swear me and him could take on the Heat. Not really but it would be a classy showdown.
 
Elder Kou is a stud and ya!!!
 
Elder Miyasaki  is doing good and I have hung out with Elder Bate!!!
 
There was a kid who was honestly punching a wall at the dry cleaners repeatedly.  I wanted to say something but Elder Kou thought it was best for me to leave the demon alone.
 
Starting next Tuesday my new address is 

Elder Josh Buhler
TAIWAN TAICHUNG Mission
#498-11 Wu Chuan Road
TAICHUNG 404-66
TAIWAN
 
Sorry this is so short. It has been hectic. I promise the next one will be better. Love you all.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Week 7: Shout Out to Paystrup, Dangerfields...Leaving in 2 Weeks

Guten Taug everyone!!!
Sister of the week. Well I didn't really have time to do sister of the week so we will just give it to Sister Faux again.
Hey so lately I have been hearing about how people are treating the missionaries who came home for whatever reason pretty badly and  all I would like to say is. Stop it. First of all before you even think about judging others remember what Jesus said judge not for ye know not  or JSM judge righteously. The mission is the hardest thing I have ever done and I can attest to how rough it is!!!! Plus I don't see all of you serving a mission cause I promise you it is the hardest thing ever. There is a statistic that says 98 percent of missionaries who come home early stay active and lead active lives in the church. Missionaries who serve full time missions on the other hand have only 55 percent who stay active. Is there something about enduring to the end? Sorry that's been really bothering me because I know every mish who has come home and they are all amazing guys and I would want them watching my back rather than some RM I don't know.
Anyways this week has gone by pretty slow but hey I leave to china in 2 weeks so I am pretty pumped to lose weight and preach the gospel!! The Chinese is coming along pretty nicely if I do say so myself!!! I can almost put together a sentence!!! Just kidding I am doing pretty good!!!! Me and my companion are having some rough edges but hey what marriage doesn't!!!  Got chastised for having my zone down 2 containers of cereal and then that night got chastised for having to go use the bathroom by President N. It was a heart warming affair.
I met a new brother !! Brother Enygstrom!! He is pretty tight. We have been balling it up in gym with Elder Edmunds who is my go  guy. Ee have a new motto "be athletic." We don't care about buckets, we care about looking good!! And passes!!! Anyways he played for Alta and I have fond memories of him running me over at Snow!! He also played at BYU, go figure!!! He is a stud!!!
I have been praying for Mr Dangerfield!!! I put your name in the temple. You are honestly one of the most caring guys ever!!! I honestly wish I had a danger dawg with some pickles stuff and danger sauce... hint hint... but hey everyone pray for them and buy a flipping hot dog!!!
Send more cool ties ( hipster, wool, skinny, or just cool). Mom, there was some cool ties at AE (American Eagle ) that sounds weird.
Congrats to Dallin Nelson for getting his call. You are going to be an amazing mish!! I love you!!!
Thank you for all the packages!! Frix your family is awesome. I miss you both!! Tell everyone I love em!!!! Thank you to the hannemann family for their wonderful package. It means a lot!!! How is everything at home?!?!?
Jared I hear you are tearing things up in ping pong. All \I can say is keep doing what you are doing and unless you want a letter with ballerinas names on it I can't help ya!!! I love you bear. I miss you lots!!! Go tear it up and play like a champion.
Cassie what's up? How has volleyball been!!! I miss you sarcasm.
Caity I'm glad you enjoyed those signatures because one of them sisters that signed your letter thought I was flirting but ya know you are worth it!!!
Jacob, I hear SHS soccer is struggling !!! Well you tell Rick this and the boys !!! "the best defense is a good offense and the best offense is SPARTAN kick to the chest"
Thanks for the letter dad!!!! And mom thanks for the flip flops!!! If anyone wants to send me food i will not complain.
Also I have received letters that say the said person will only marry a RM. Well all I have to say to that is so am I!!! haha table has turned!!!!! ohhhhhh.... just kidding... I love everyone!! see that didn't feel good did it.....
Brother Workman and Brother Liu are awesome. They are both man dimes and are great and single!!!
Got my new hipster diary!! turns out I like all that hipster stuff!!
Got chastized by having a elder cut my hair!!! I always did it at Snow because all my friends wanted to be barbers!!!
Anyone can honestly write me.  I love getting letters from new people !!! It honestly makes my day!!!!
 
Can't wait to go serve the Lord!!!
Said peace out to the Swedish elders. It was heartbreaking!!! Elder Simas says hello to Baily Chiniqy!!
Like I said the mtc is fun and all but I'm looking forward to peacing out!!!
I miss my family a lot.  I wish I could come see them but please family don't try to see me that will honestly kill me.
 
Here is my shout out!!!
MITCHEL JAMES PAYSTRUP is an amazing guy and I want everyone to know it!!! He has faced every trial in his life head on like at football!! The lord works in mysterious ways so everyone get off his yanz. He is an amazing guy and he is my brother and when I get back I expect to do hickish activities with you to bring joy back into our lives!!! I love you man and I was thinking about the olden days of freshman football talking to you and it was wonderful. I love you so much. Ladies have at him. I promise he is one in an eternity. Take care of my family bro. love you.

Elder Buhler
 

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

MTC Week #6: Ni Hao From MTC


Yes, mom edited it. If you would like the unedited version, please email me at attorneymom129@gmail.com. Only those closest to Josh will understand Josh's humor....


Hola every one!!!! I would just like to start off and say NI Hao!!!

Sister of the week goes to Sister Moody who says we are going to get married!!! She is from Salt Lake  and has blue eyes and blond hair!!! Turns out her brother is my teacher and did not appreciate me calling him “brother in law moody!!!” She is serving in the Cantonese Hong Kong mish!!

I said goodbye to Miles like 2 days ago and we shook hands and then after he closed the door. I started bawling like a baby. I am not really good at goodbyes, but hey who is!!!??
I cried a lot.

The MTC is the opposite of Snow. Its spiritual and stuff.

I can say a lot of things in Chinese. Besides learning Chinese, I like getting mail and gym.

I did sealings at the temple. They are pretty kosher.

I realize that I was a total prick in high school to a lot of people. I want to say I’m sorry. I hurt a lot of people and I was not the best person towards girls and I would like to say I’m sorry. I never realized how much damage I had done till I thought about it.

Elder Kou got a picture with a 10. He is pretty proud of it!!!
  
The constant word I hear around here is rebel.

I have been balling it up with Elder Edmunds lately. It gets really intense but ya know them young bloods come on the court with their big ear phones and shiny shoes and I’m like "don't reach young blood, don't reach."
  
Loving seeing Andrew Clyde.  He is a stud!!!

Thank you Bashan for the packages and thank you grandpa and grandma Harris for the ties!!! Thanks to everyone and the sisks for the packages, I love you all!!!

Still getting chastised and loving it.

I have story time at Elder Edmunds room every night around 10ish *(shhh ) but they don't believe half of what I tell em.... poor kids.

Jared, Sister Peay would love it if you wrote her!!!!


My favorite GA talk has been Elder Russell Nelson. I just want to go out there and be the best mish I can. Preach the heck out of em and stuff!!! I am really excited to get out there!!!

 It would be cool if Dawson, Dallin, Spenny and Derik wrote me back, but hey cool.

Spiritual part WARNING:

God loves you. He loves all of us and so does Jesus Christ.

Love all the letters I get from everyone. Keep doing it!!! You guys make this bearable!!! I am on my 7th week and can't wait to get out and go tell people God loves ‘em. My new motto is saving souls and stuff and got to bring a little heck to save heaven. I miss you all. I wrote all my siblings . I hear Cassie is tearing it up in volley ball and Caitlin has a solo and Jared found a new friend!!! Jacob, keep grinding it gets better!!

Elder Buhler