An Unexpected Invitation!

Elder and Sister Wilson have two weeks before they go home, and had been invited to the Law's home for a farewell dinner last night.
We were a bit surprised, yet honored when asked if we would like to join them.
Of course, we said yes!
Sister Law is the coordinator for the ordinance workers on Thursdays, and Brother Law works at the temple on Friday evenings.
 They live up in the New Territories in a village in Fanling, which is a 40 minute train ride from the Hung Hom Train Station near our apartment.  We were pleasantly surprised when Brother and Sister Choi came over as well.  Brother Choi is the temple recorder, so we see him almost every time we are at the temple, and Sister Choi is an ordinance worker on Fridays.

 Two missionaries, Sister Choi, Sister Law, Brother Law

The Law's home is very warm and inviting with evidence of a happy family.  We enjoyed seeing photos of their family, and noticed their framed pictures are displayed right to left according to age.  The Law's three daughters and their families live in Lehi, Utah along with their three grandchildren.  So, Brother and Sister Law are acquainted with the Salt Lake Valley.

Sister Law is an excellent cook and hostess.  She prepared and served 12 dishes for 9 people, with a two-burner stove.  She is incredible!  Everything she served was truly authentic Chinese cuisine, and delicious.  Our meal began with a carrot soup, which is to be drunk from the bowl with one hand.       We then put rice in the bowl we had just drank soup from and then topped it with each of the following dishes (one at a time):  Pork chops and tomatoes, Green onions with shrimp, Beef and Curry Stew, Sweet and Sour Chicken, Stuffed Chicken Wings w/crab (which she deboned), Duck & Cucumber, Spring Rolls, Steamed Fish w/onion, Fried dumpling, and Eggplant with pork.  I will just add that I am not fond of eggplant, but the way Sister Law prepared it made it tasty.
Dark colored chopsticks are used to serve with, and light colored chopsticks are used to eat with.
I am a bit proud to say, that everything that was required to eat with chopsticks, I managed to accomplish.  It has taken me 3 months, but Elder Bodily has been proficient with chopsticks for awhile now.  

Dessert was Coconut and Cinnamon-flower Cheesecakes, served with forks.

Sitting L to R:  Sister Bodily, Sister Law, Elder Wilson, Sister Wilson
Standing L to R: Elder Bodily, Brother Law, Brother Choi, Sister Choi
Photo taken by Sister Law's sister.

It was delightful to see the Laws and the Chois in a casual setting, and we enjoyed getting to know them better as we ate a delicious meal together.

We thank Elder and Sister Wilson (Bob & Helga) for including us.
It was one of our best evenings since being here.