Our Last Missionary Welcome!

We have been anticipating the arrival of Elder and Sister Chan for several weeks now.

That day has come, but not without their flight getting delayed.

What does this photo have to do with the new missionaries coming?

Nothing really, but since it was expected that the Chans would now be arriving around 11:00, we decided to take up some time by walking to Haagen Daz in Whampoa for some scrumptious ice cream.  Then explored around the newly remodeled Aeon Store.  Found ourselves in the appliance department and saw the most compact electric washing machine ever. Hence, the photo.

 Hard to believe a clothes washer so small would cost more than a whopping $5000HK. ($650US). 

 Just the right size though

 for the average apartment in Hong Kong.

Hadn't planned on trying on swim suits, but couldn't resist a bargain and actually found one my size. Of course, the call came that President Wong was on his way with our new missionary couple while  I was in the changing closest. 

As we hustled to get back, we got our first look at the Pokemon Go craze! It was unbelievable how many were gathered on the street corners playing some game on their iPhones. 

We must be getting old because it doesn't make sense to us.

We didn't stick around long to watch, 

and made it back in time to welcome Charles and Fannie from Vancouver, BC. 

Elder and Sister Chan both served as full-time missionaries here in Hong Kong

 when they were young.

Elders Chamberlain and Norman, who are serving here in the Asia Area Office, were both missionary companions of Elder Chan back then.  Little did they know all those years ago, they would end up in Hong Kong as missionaries again. 

You can always depend on Sister Hathaway offering helpful advice.

Their entire belongings, at least while here in HK.

Elder Chan claims their luggage is filled with 200 pounds of Sister Chan's clothes.

He quickly retracted that statement.

J/J Chans, Bodilys, P/S Wong, C/F Chans, Hathaways, Rancies

This is our last Welcoming-the-New-Couple-Missionaries photo.

The Chans have not served as temple ordinance workers before, so we have been assigned to be their trainers.  They are sharp as tacks and will catch on quickly.  With their ability to speak three languages, they will be an even greater help at the temple.

They have a fun sense of humor too, and we're looking forward to getting better acquainted and serving with them. 

Typically, we as missionaries got a day or two to catch our breath when we arrived and adjust to the time difference, but it isn't working out that way for  Charles and Fanny.  We just hope they get a good night's sleep because tomorrow is the Sunday Opening.

The next set of missionaries is not arriving until after we leave, so the C/F Chans will be our last couple to train before our mission ends.

They will actually be the 10th couple we have trained while serving our mission.  We have enjoyed the experience of this assignment, and the opportunity it has given us to work closely with the other missionaries.  It has required a few extra long days,

 but it has been well worth that time being in the House of the Lord, 

with those who too, want to serve Him.