I guess it's p day again! You would think I don't have
anything to write about, but we had quite a busy weekend. I did get the
package, be sure and tell Pres Hughes thanks so much for bringing it! I almost
forgot that it's Halloween time, but the treats were a nice reminder, and I've
already got to wear my new outfits! Thank you! Haha and Xiao JM loves the kit
kats and twix, by the way (: she'll eat one a day and then it gets too sweet
for her. Hope everyone has a fun Halloween weekend!
Our temple day last Wednesday was wonderful. That morning,
our district all went to Costco!! Man, it was like stepping into America. The
elders bought loads of stuff, but I was totally satisfied with Costco muffins
and a hot dog. Haha the samples were all Asian noodles and weird 'healthy'
stuff.
District COSTCO trip!!! Seriously, the best day ever
Mom, your friend, Sister (Alice) Xiao found me in the
temple, and that was just the capstone of the temple trip. And yes, they did
pray for the missionaries in the temple (: they didn't have a Chinese session
at the same time, so poor Xiao JM had to come to the English one with me. What
a trooper!
We also had temple tours this weekend, and Steven was able
to come, and of course, he had a lot of questions, which was great. He
can't wait to go to the temple! Believe it or not, we got to use the new iPads!
That was a weird feeling. It definitely brings the spirit more when you use
videos and stuff though. Everyone thinks that the whole mission will get
iPads for Christmas, but I won't believe it until I see it! Speaking of
Christmas, mom, I honestly can't think of anything. Haha sorry I know you hated
when Brigham and Joseph said that, but I'm happy with anything you send
me. I've still got the cute little stocking from last year, so that will
be enough if you don't want to go through the trouble!
This was quite the week for my stomach. I ate clams,
pig's blood, shrimp, and octopus! I didn't even get sick! I would definitely
eat them all again, except maybe the pig's blood, and now I'm motivated to eat
this barbecued squid stuff that's always at the night market. Haha Xiao
JM says that my Chinese is getting really good because I will eat any Taiwanese
food. If that's what it takes, then I'm all in!
Happy temple day (:
On Sunday during Relief Society, they played a song from
Saturday's warrior! haha I'm sure everyone else ting bu dong since it was in
English, but I quite enjoyed a little flashback to our Sunday mornings
listening to 'Soft Sunday sounds" on FM 100.3.
This Sunday was another 'proud missionary/mother
moment'. Guo dixiong blessed the sacrament for the first time, Guo jiemei
said the prayer in sacrament, and Ming Yuan and Lin Xian Shan DX both received
the Aaronic priesthood. I am so humbled to see them so active and just
loving and embracing the gospel. I'm glad I've got to see them grow for at
least one transfer more!
I'm not sure why pics with Guo jiating
is such a frequent thing. Well, here they are again!
This week’s ponderizing scripture is Alma 27:27. “They
were distinguished for their zeal towards God and men. They were
perfectly honest in all things, and firm in the faith of Christ, even unto the
end.” Haha just last night, we heard people whispering at the traffic
light, "tamen shi momenjiao!" "They're Mormons!" Okay, it
was probably just a waiguoren on a bike wearing a skirt that gave it away, but
it's got to be more than that. I want to be distinguished for my zeal towards
God and Taiwanren, have integrity, and be firm in my faith of Christ in order
to let other people see our light. It is there, and people do
notice. I'm thankful for the light that the gospel has brought into my
life, and for the people I've been able to bring this light to. I hope to
see them all in the gaorong guodu!!
Love, Feng Jiemei (:
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