Friends are priceless, old friends and new friends. During the past few years we have been blessed to meet new people and many of them have become very dear to us.
After moving to Logan, Iris and I were called to teach a Temple Preparation Class in our ward. Among the first people we taught were Billy and Linda Chen. They come from Taiwan and at the time had a little daughter, Bella. We were honored to teach them about Temples and Temple Covenants as they prepared to have their precious little family sealed in the Logan Temple for time and all eternity. We were thrilled that they had this opportunity. Little Bella looked like a real live angel all dressed in white, and her parents were so grateful for the sacred sealing ordinances which bind their sweet family forever together. Since then they have had two more children, Ben and Akayla. Of course, these two were born in the covenant and bring much joy to their parents and their "big" sister, Bella. For some reason or another Bella seems to have taken a special liking to Iris and me. Whenever we see her at church she always comes running and wants a hug or to sit in my lap. Once, I was going into the cultural hall for our Sunday School Class when I felt a tug on the back of my suit coat. I turned around to see the most beautiful smile looking up at me. It was Bella.
Last night we had our English Class for the Chinese again. We do this every Wednesday. Last night was our Ward Relief Society March Social so the Chinese women who usually attend our class decided to go to that, while we had class for the men and the children. We always learn a lot and have a good time doing it. Part of our discussion last night had to do with different kinds of food, fruits and berries. I couldn't resist running home really quick and getting some huckleberries to share with our friends. They were surprised by the strong flavor carried in such small berries. We had some good conversation and played some games using the new vocabulary words we introduced during the course of the evening. I took a few pictures (surprise) and asked Bella's father, Billy, if he'd mind taking a picture of me and his children, Bella and Ben). Of course, he obliged. Now, I will share with you a few of these pictures with our Chinese friends. We have been released from our mission, but in many ways it goes joyfully on. We love these people.
After moving to Logan, Iris and I were called to teach a Temple Preparation Class in our ward. Among the first people we taught were Billy and Linda Chen. They come from Taiwan and at the time had a little daughter, Bella. We were honored to teach them about Temples and Temple Covenants as they prepared to have their precious little family sealed in the Logan Temple for time and all eternity. We were thrilled that they had this opportunity. Little Bella looked like a real live angel all dressed in white, and her parents were so grateful for the sacred sealing ordinances which bind their sweet family forever together. Since then they have had two more children, Ben and Akayla. Of course, these two were born in the covenant and bring much joy to their parents and their "big" sister, Bella. For some reason or another Bella seems to have taken a special liking to Iris and me. Whenever we see her at church she always comes running and wants a hug or to sit in my lap. Once, I was going into the cultural hall for our Sunday School Class when I felt a tug on the back of my suit coat. I turned around to see the most beautiful smile looking up at me. It was Bella.
Last night we had our English Class for the Chinese again. We do this every Wednesday. Last night was our Ward Relief Society March Social so the Chinese women who usually attend our class decided to go to that, while we had class for the men and the children. We always learn a lot and have a good time doing it. Part of our discussion last night had to do with different kinds of food, fruits and berries. I couldn't resist running home really quick and getting some huckleberries to share with our friends. They were surprised by the strong flavor carried in such small berries. We had some good conversation and played some games using the new vocabulary words we introduced during the course of the evening. I took a few pictures (surprise) and asked Bella's father, Billy, if he'd mind taking a picture of me and his children, Bella and Ben). Of course, he obliged. Now, I will share with you a few of these pictures with our Chinese friends. We have been released from our mission, but in many ways it goes joyfully on. We love these people.
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