I totally forgot that it was pioneer day. That is so fun that you got to watch the fireworks. I finally read all of our family history stories on my mission that Dad printed out for me and it's just so cool. IT really is touching to think about what they did and that's why we're here.
I feel like my setting apart was a million years ago. Crazy. But at the same time I can hear you telling the boys to stop throwing the ball like it was yesterday. Last night was the first time it actually feels real that I'm leaving when sister Rees and Sister Stafford were crying and telling me that they don't know what they're going to do without me. They'll be absolutely fine because little do they know mostly I just pretend to know what I'm doing but yeah they are right, someday I won't be with them mouthing what to say on the phone anymore. I'm going to miss Hong Kong so much ah.
ANDY PASSED HIS BAPTISMAL INTERVIEW!!!! My heart! He's going to be baptized next Sunday! HE took us out to dinner after his interview and I just thought why are my best friends two 71 year old men? Bro Ho, and Andy? They are too precious for any words. And even Andy's wife is warming up to us. Yesterday church was cancelled because of a typhoon and Andy's wife called us and told us to come down and get some cherries and cakes she bought for us. I don't know why we are so blessed here.
I love China more than I ever dreamed I could or would. My hearts desire is that mainland China will open in my lifetime. I want to come back and be a missionary if that happens. These people are so pure and humble and when they open their hearts to Jesus Christ it is almost magical. I love these people and now that I know what Im doing its time to come home. It will be hard to leave my beloved Hong Kong.
I LOVE YOU MOM. Thanks for the great email
