First of all . . . HAPPY BIRTHDAY TIFFANY!!! I thought about you that whole day, and I can't believe you're already 17! Good grief I'm getting old hahaha! Mom said you got your ears pierced yay and that Justin made a cake for you. :) Now I can get some earrings for you and Dar!Second of all . . . CONGRATULATIONS JUSTIN for getting the Spotlight and for making the final round of your basketball tournament woohooo! :)
It's weird to think it's snowing out there in NC because it's really warm and humid here in Macau! It rained really hard for the first time in a long time. Good thing all of us (Sisters Benton, Wong, Pon, and me) were eating yummy congee and noodle rolls in this restaurant!
I have until March 11 (Tuesday) in Macau. Last Saturday, I went back to HK to do my last turn-around. I love riding boats! I got to ride on the upper deck. It was freezing and there was this mainland guy snoring his head off LOL! I tried to say, "How are you?" to the guy sitting next to me, but he just ignored me for a while . . . until he spilled his coffee all over himself and I gave him a napkin! :) God always provides a way for missionary work heeeee! He saw that I was studying Chinese characters, which I'm finally forcing myself to learn. He was like in his 30s and has a son in HK. He's amazing cause he spoke such good English and I could tell from his questions that he's very smart. In the end, I gave him a flyer so I hope he will find the church someday!
I had an interview with President Van Dam last Saturday, too. I love meeting with him because he is always so optimistic and "doesn't cry over spilled milk," as he said. He likes to move forward and not look backward to avoid dwelling on mistakes. I love talking to people like that! I sometimes wonder what to do with my companion, and I can't imagine having the charge to watch over the ~150 missionaries in the China Hong Kong mission. President Van Dam told me how he would really like to talk with Moses. Moses was one of the greatest prophets ever, and he was also someone who maybe just didn't have very much confidence in himself. He was stuttered and questioned, but the Lord provided a way for him. God gave him a companion, Aaron, to be his spokesperson, and together, they did many great things!
When I stayed in the Phillippinas' apartment, I found out that Sister Babula will be taking my place in Macau, and my new companion will be a Phillippina as well. I will be continuing to serve in HK English speaking! I was a little startled at first since that's a possibility I hadn't expected but I know I will love it! I feel so lucky because it's like I've served many different missions in one: Chinese speaking in HK, English speaking in Macau, and now English speaking in HK.
Sorry I can't write too much this time cause I'm attaching some pictures! The first one is at Ram's baptism (he is the one in white on the left). The second is me with a bunch of other sister missionaries last month. The third is me with Sister Benton. Fourth, me with a testimony glove. Fifth: Me, Sisters Benton, Pon, and Wong with the yummy treats Yi-ma and the relatives gave me for New years!
I love you all and I'm always praying for you!
Love,
Sister Chu :)
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