tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12346855825550335532024-03-14T20:36:40.602+08:00Elder and Sister Bodily"We've grown a foot or two"Elder and Sister Bodilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00660680355205835374noreply@blogger.comBlogger272125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1234685582555033553.post-52538975524578566392023-04-20T22:15:00.000+08:002023-04-21T08:58:39.759+08:00A Farewell For Seven!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">*This was originally posted on September 26, 2016</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There are seven missionary couples in Hong Kong whose missions are coming to an end soon.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The Rancies, the Browns, the Chamberlains, the Chans, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">the Whitmans, the Ngais, and the Bodilys </div>
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Elder and Sister Bodilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00660680355205835374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1234685582555033553.post-17052727362979023272023-04-19T22:17:00.006+08:002023-04-21T08:55:30.140+08:00The First of Two Farewells!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">*This was originally posted on September 26, 2016</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Typically when a missionary couple is about to leave for home, the temple presidency plans a farewell lunch to give us an opportunity to eat delicious food together, say goodbye, express appreciation for their service.</div>
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But, as it turns out, there isn't just one couple about to leave, but four, and the temple presidency is leaving too. That makes seven couples who will soon be leaving the Hong Kong Temple.</div>
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A buffet at the Kimberly Hotel was selected as the place to have this farewell lunch.</div>
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This is near the entrance of the hotel.</div>
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We tried to keep the Hui's distracted while Elder Chan was preparing a surprise for a little while later.</div>
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Plenty of choices to fill our plates.</div>
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Elder Chan loves seafood, and is an expert at peeling shrimp.</div>
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He even gave me a quick demonstration.</div>
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The shrimp were delicious, but seems like too much work for that deliciousness. </div>
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The ice cream was hard as a rock, but Elder Chan came to the rescue.</div>
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He went the extra mile and scooped for perfect strangers.</div>
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This is Pres. Hui and Isabella. But, she doesn't belong to him.</div>
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One more dish of ice cream before we go. Elder Chan is Elder Bodily's kind of guy.</div>
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Elder John Chan is a gifted artist, and during the last temple closing, he sketched the Hong Kong Temple using the very time consuming technic of stippling. </div>
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A bonus print of the Salt Lake Temple was given to President and Sister Wong.<br />
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A photo moment with President and Sister Wong before leaving for the day.</div>
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Showed the Rancies and Chans Lee's Jewelry. The future HK Temple President's brother's business.</div>
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Rae found the perfect earrings to wear as a token of her time in HK.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It was sure a nice day being around some of our favorite people on earth.</div>
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</div>I had hoped to have a custom temple dress made before our mission came to an end. So, I went to the tiniest professional seamstress I've met, Avon. I believe she is even shorter than my Mom, whose height was 4'9". I was pleased with what she had made for me before, so I had every confidence that what she made would be just perfect for the temple.<br />
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Honorable mention by Fanny, my trainee.</div>
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Elder and Sister Bodilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00660680355205835374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1234685582555033553.post-26869394208653887112023-03-04T00:00:00.002+08:002023-04-22T02:15:32.182+08:00The Chois!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">*This was originally posted on September 16, 2016</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We are going to miss Brother and Sister Choi greatly. They are two of the most Christlike people we've met. Sister Choi made me a beautiful shawl, that I will treasure. As the temple recorder, Brother Choi has gone above and beyond to serve the workers and patrons in the temple.</div>
Elder and Sister Bodilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00660680355205835374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1234685582555033553.post-4763755027377445542023-02-19T10:59:00.002+08:002023-04-22T02:12:33.475+08:00Sri Lanka Saints!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">*This was originally posted approx. September 9, 2016</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
We didn't know much about Sri Lanka or where it is even located until these members came to the temple this week. The women speak little English. Brother Paththini and Alexsanderkrishna can.</div>
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Akisha & Amaya are daughters</div>
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The Alexsanderkrishan Family & Paththini De Wage Family</div>
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Elisha is wearing a crown and wedding dress.</div>
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Her mother, Tekla served a mission in Singapore</div>
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She was Buddhist before joining the church.</div>
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Brother Alexsanderkrishan was Roman Catholic</div>
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She is seven years older than her husband.</div>
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Their parents do not know because they would no approve.</div>
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Her being two years older would be unacceptable.</div>
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It took years before her husband joined the church.</div>
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They are the only couple in their branch who married outside of the church, and are still active.</div>
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They were able to come with the financial help from three separate members. If they had not received help, it would be another 10 years before they could come. </div><div style="text-align: center;"> They had already waited 5 years.</div>
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Champika Thushari Lanka made a pearl necklace for me because I gave her children a bag of candy. It was explained to me that her father is a farmer.</div><div style="text-align: center;"> I told her that my father was also a farmer.</div>
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She gave me a note, written by sister Woodruff, thanking me, and considers me an eternal friend.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I wish I could tell Champika in her own language how much I appreciate her kindness.</div>
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This was given Saturday morning.</div>
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Elder Bodily baptized their son, Thushal 17 and daughter, Deshiko 15 as proxies</div>
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I attended the sealings of these above families.</div>
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Pathmasiri Gamage Don & Champika Singapulle Archchige</div>
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Children - Thushal, 17 Deshiko, 15 Piumi, 9 Gaganyo 1</div>
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I helped with the initiatory for each Indian and Sri Lanka sister.</div>
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Sister Champika was teary eyed. </div>
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I learned that Sister Woodruff helped Champika read the Children's Scripture Stories for New Testament, Book of Mormon and D & C before their mission ended. It required spending hours each week and staying up late and splashing water on Champika's face to accomplish. </div>
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Elder Woodruff played cards with the children during this time, and Brother Pathmasiri usually slept on the couch.</div>
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Their son is preparing to serve a mission. He speaks English. Their daughter speaks English well.</div>
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Elder Bodily thinks she is just the cutest girl ever.<br />
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The Sri Lanka Saints on the left. The Indian Saints on the right.<br />
With Brother and Sister Woodruff in the center back.<br />
Champika's husband is in the center. She is to the left.<br />
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Elder and Sister Bodilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00660680355205835374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1234685582555033553.post-53543403790920250302023-02-18T11:20:00.002+08:002023-04-22T02:11:19.128+08:00Yo Yo Ma!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">*This was originally posted September 9, 2016</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">When we learned that Yo Yo Ma would be performing in Hong Kong, we were excited to have an opportunity to watch him perform live. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The concert hall is just a 15 minute-walk away from our apartment.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Yo Yo Ma is an incredible cellist, and his performances did not disappoint. However, we were a bit disappointed that he only performed twice as a soloist. He played a 'few' other pieces with the orchestra. But, most of the concert was just watching the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra. They are an exceptional orchestra and played beautifully, but we thought we had bought tickets to a Yo Yo Ma concert. That wasn't what we experienced. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Next time, we'll look a little closer at the brochure.</div>
Elder and Sister Bodilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00660680355205835374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1234685582555033553.post-58564567478386017172023-02-18T11:11:00.003+08:002023-04-22T02:13:16.157+08:00An Eternal Friend From Sri Lanka!<div>*This was originally posted approx. September 10, 2016</div>Champika Thushari Lanka made a pearl necklace for me as a thank you for the candy I gave her children.<br />Sister Woodruff helped her write a thank you note to give me for the candy. She had her daughter try to me that her father is a farmer. I tried to convey to her that my father was also a farmer.<br />
She is a great women with faith and determination to learn to read the scriptures in English.<br />
She learned with the help of Sister Woodruff from Cardston, Alberta.<br />
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Elder and Sister Bodilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00660680355205835374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1234685582555033553.post-23974071004775409672023-01-07T23:53:00.002+08:002023-04-22T02:07:10.482+08:00Big Wave Beach!<div style="text-align: center;">
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Getting a little relaxation on our P-day.</div>
Elder and Sister Bodilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00660680355205835374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1234685582555033553.post-55591356925665349732022-12-04T22:58:00.013+08:002023-04-22T02:08:42.957+08:00Off To St. Louis!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">*This was originally posted approx. June 27, 2016</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
The temple is closed once again for some thorough cleaning, but this time its for six weeks for some additional renovating. We were not given other assignments as expected, but rather permission from the Temple Department to go home during the closing, or to travel if we wanted. Since Kristin is without her husband until July, we decided to spend a couple of weeks with her in St. Louis, and try to be some help to her while getting in some much needed Grandpa and Grandma B time with our adorable grandkids.</div>
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Our taxi driver had an efficient way of loading all four suit-cases plus carry-ons in his trunk.</div>
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These guys are pros.</div>
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Koen has perfected his bike-riding skills.</div>
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Wearing an awesome helmet like his, makes it an even more thrilling ride.</div>
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Elder Bodily's (Grandpa B) 62nd Birthday</div>
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Grandpa trying to be helpful by pitching in with a needed repair.</div>
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The FHE activity was a friendly water fight on the bumper boats.</div>
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Macie and Grandma played 'spectator'.</div>
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FHE Lesson - The shield of faith</div>
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Grandpa, still trying to be helpful as the handyman.</div>
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Kristin hard at it with her project to refinish the bed.</div>
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Grandpa trying to give Koen some tips on organization.</div>
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Hadley is a big help with bedtime stories.</div>
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Kristin is amazing at running up hill.</div>
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Father and daughter getting their first time run together.</div>
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Gary made arrangements without me knowing for our other children to meet up in St. Louis.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This was a welcome surprise, and a joy to have almost all our family together.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's been awhile since we've been able to attend church together too.</div>
Elder and Sister Bodilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00660680355205835374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1234685582555033553.post-16729739055194904822022-11-08T00:27:00.031+08:002023-04-22T02:09:33.145+08:00Sure Going To Miss Nora!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">*This was originally posted May 9, 2016</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I don't think we will ever forget Sister Nora Chan. She helped us get in and out of mainland China without getting lost. She is always helpful and generous in every way, and has quite the sense of humor. She tells a good story of how she got her name Nora. One of her college professors at BYU told her she had to have an english name to attend his class. Unbeknownst to her, he was just teasing, but she didn't realize that. So, she bought a book of baby names. Opened it, closed her eyes, and placed her finger on the page. It was pointed to the name Nora, so she chose that one. When she attended class again, she was ready with her new English name. Her professor confessed that he was just joking. She kept the name anyway, and has been Nora ever since, at least to those of us who don't speak Chinese. She'll be headed back to her home in Seattle where she is very involved in helping the Chinese community there.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A congratulations from Pres. Wong on serving so faithfully.</div>
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Love to see her laugh.</div>
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We have learned a lot from Sister Chan's example. She has gone the extra mile as a missionary.</div>
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Elder and Sister Bodilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00660680355205835374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1234685582555033553.post-7799130213641256472022-10-03T16:49:00.000+08:002023-04-22T02:14:03.062+08:00A Marvelous Evening With President and Sister Wong!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We have been looking forward to this FHE. Anytime we can hear President and Sister Wong speak of their experiences and testimonies, it is a pleasure.</div>
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Last night was marvelous.</div>
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Sister Wong began by sharing her conversion story.</div>
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I like this photo of Pres. Wong with his arm around Sister Wong</div>
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We gathered afterwards at E/S Chans for socializing and refreshments.</div>
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In this more casual setting, President Wong opened up about his hobby with electric trains. He even showed us a video of his incredible set, which he spent 18 months building. It took up an entire bay of his garage to display. This is what he did to stay busy after retiring.</div>
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he did away with it, because he did not want the temptation to spend time on something that distracts from his more important responsibilities at the temple.</div>
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Thank you, Elder and Sister Chan for arranging this evening!</div>
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Elder and Sister Bodilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00660680355205835374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1234685582555033553.post-91603010517072330642016-09-30T03:37:00.000+08:002017-11-11T03:39:32.084+08:00Grandma Wan!<br />
We have a sweet little elderly lady who comes quite often to the temple, who I am going to miss. She comes with a huge smile on her face and greets everyone, and I mean everyone, with Jou San and a wave of her hand, even in the Ordinance Room. She makes me smile.<br />
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You won't meet any finer couple than Elder and Sister James.</div>
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They are from Salt Lake City, and serving in the Hong Kong Mission.</div>
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Sister James is the nurse for the young Hong Kong missionaries.</div>
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Elder James served in the Hong Kong mission as a young elder, and this is their second time to serve in Hong Kong as a couple. After serving together the first time 10 years ago, they both went back to school to become nurses, in order to be of greater help for future missions.</div>
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Elder James will tell you he was kicked out for bad behavior. [Far from it, but if you ever meet him, you will understand why he can get away with saying that]</div>
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They served another mission in Africa before their second mission here.</div>
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Sister James is a devoted companion to her husband, and the kind of lady people like to be around. </div>
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Elder James has a remarkable attitude towards life and its challenges,</div>
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and he makes us all laugh with his quick wit, and gifted sense of humor.</div>
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The James were set apart to serve as ordinance workers once a week,</div>
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and we were assigned to train them.</div>
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There wasn't much for us to do since they have more years experience as temple workers than we do.</div>
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After our first meeting with them, we confidently assured President Hui they are capable of doing anything they are asked to do.</div>
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Being the thoughtful couple they are, they invited us to dinner as a way of saying thank you for training them. (Really, there was no training) But, that shows how kind and good they are.</div>
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They asked us to choose the place and time. So, we made it a CHE (<i>Couple Home Evening) </i>activity at <u>Outback Steak House</u> just around the corner in Whampoa. </div>
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When dining at <u style="font-style: italic;">Outback</u>, a person forgets they are in Hong Kong, because this is the view.</div>
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Not exactly Australia, but possibly Italy, and it makes for a nice view and conversation.</div>
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After dinner, the James introduced us to the best place for a refreshing mango and coconut dessert. We consider it one of the best we have had,</div>
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If we had known about this place sooner, we would have taken more walks to Whampoa.</div>
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We sure thank them for a delicious dinner and great company.</div>
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Elder and Sister James amaze us with their dedication in serving.</div>
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We have learned from their example of giving the Lord their very best.</div>
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We want to be like Elder and Sister James when we grow up.</div>
Elder and Sister Bodilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00660680355205835374noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1234685582555033553.post-19316424371087814992016-09-18T22:41:00.001+08:002016-09-28T21:59:58.473+08:00James and Eriyana Andersen<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We met Eriyana last March as she attended the temple</div>
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with her future mother-in-law, Susan Andersen.</div>
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We didn't realize it, but Eriyana was a member of the Island 1st Branch before leaving to get married.</div>
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She seemed surprised that we didn't recognize her and even remember her name.</div>
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We have been here almost a year and a half, and we still don't know the names of every active member of this branch. Its a challenge, and I doubt we will before our mission ends, </div>
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Today we met Eriyana's new husband, James as they attended church in Island 1st. </div>
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They are now living in Ohio, and we congratulate them and wish them lots of happiness.</div>
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Eriyana was feeling a little queazy today. Can't say for sure why, but we have our guesses.</div>
Elder and Sister Bodilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00660680355205835374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1234685582555033553.post-23069443617566162382016-09-18T22:20:00.001+08:002016-09-28T22:04:37.748+08:00Brother Suzuki Bids Farewell!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Brother Suzuki spoke in the branch today. He is from Japan, but has lived in Hong Kong for 22 years, and has served on the District's High Council for the past decade. This is his last Sunday to speak as a high councilman in Hong Kong, as he has been transferred to Singapore and will be moving there in two weeks.</div>
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Brother Suzuki joined the church at the age of 17 and was the only one in his family to do so.</div>
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He was the very first student to graduate from Institute in Japan.</div>
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We have become acquainted with Brother Suzuki since he attends the temple every week, and has done so for the past 20 years. </div>
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He bore his testimony, but it was difficult for him to get out the words, as he was quite emotional.</div>
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He had recently attended the dedication of the Sapporo Japan Temple a short time ago, at which time he sat across from Elder Russell M. Nelson and Elder Gary E. Stevenson, and his Institute teacher from way back when, who is now the Patriarch of that district.</div>
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It was apparent that meant a lot to him.</div>
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We are going to miss seeing him at the temple. He's a guy we'd like to meet again someday.</div>
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For now, we hope the Lord will bless him as he continues his work in Singapore.</div>
Elder and Sister Bodilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00660680355205835374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1234685582555033553.post-2973283767824144662016-09-18T22:18:00.000+08:002017-11-05T13:54:34.679+08:00Sewing Class For Elder Wong!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I needed to get to the Wan Chai building a little early to prepare for Nida and Tin Tin.<br />
I didn't think there was another soul on the 3rd floor at 9:00am. But, then Elder Sam Wong came out of the district council office after meeting with someone, who I recognized, and have my suspicions as to why, but I will keep that to myself.<br />
He asked why I was in the building so early, and I explained to him that it was to get prepared for the sewing class I teach on Sundays. He then asked if he could come to this class. I thought he was being funny like he often is, but he was actually serious. I think if he could have arranged his schedule to attend, he would have. He said he likes learning new things. Teaching one of our general authorities some basic sewing skills would have been quite the experience.<br />
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This was our last Statutory Holiday to be responsible for the coordinating at the temple.</div>
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This assignment has proved to be our most time consuming responsibility.</div>
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We owe a lot of gratitude to the senior missionaries in the Asia Area Office who put in extra time to help with these holidays. However, we are especially thankful to the local temple workers and their willingness to serve in the temple on what is suppose to be their day off.</div>
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We admire them for making sacrifices to serve. They truly care about the people who come, and assisting them in the Lord's work.</div>
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We love this work, but it makes for a tiring day (a good kind of tired), and the need for a nap and dinner out.</div>
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Elders Norman, Chan, and Chamberlain were companions as young missionaries in the Hong Kong Mission back in the 70s. Sister Fanny Chan was also a missionary, but not one of their companions, of course. She and Elder Charles Chan eventually became eternal companions.</div>
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Elder and Sister Bodilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00660680355205835374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1234685582555033553.post-85191159855455374552016-09-14T20:02:00.000+08:002017-10-31T10:26:04.431+08:00Sister Ong & Sister Ong!Something remarkable occurred at the temple today that reaffirms to us that the Lord loves His children and sends them 'tender mercies'.<br />
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A young Sister Ong arrived this morning to receive her own endowment in preparation to serve a mission in London, England. Her name is Charlene Ong, and she is from Singapore. As she was changing into her white dress, another woman walked into the dressing room. </div>
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I welcomed her and asked if she was Sister Ong's escort. She told me she hadn't expected to be, but could be. She then explained the situation, and this is what is remarkable: </div>
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She told me her name is Laura Ong, and even though she has the same last name as Charlene, they are not related. She is originally from Malaysia, but has been living in Salt Lake City teaching school since her husband passed away six years ago. She had come to the temple alone. <br />
Twenty plus years ago a young missionary taught her the gospel and she was then baptized. This young missionary's name was Elder Ong, and as it turns out, he is Charlene's father. After Elder Ong's mission, he married, but stayed in contact with Laura. About 10 years ago, he brought his family to Malaysia to meet Laura and her husband.</div>
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Sadly, Brother Ong and his wife eventually became inactive in the church, and Laura lost contact with them.</div>
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This morning as Laura approached the recommend desk, she noticed a young woman standing there, but did not recognize her. Amazingly however, even though it had been 10 years, and they had met only once, Charlene recognized Laura, and told her who she was. Charlene explained that her mother had come to Hong Kong with her, but because of her inactivity, was unable to enter the temple, and her father had since passed away. So, there was no one else to go through with her, or at least she thought. You can imagine the emotions that swept over them both.<br />
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Charlene came to the temple this morning expecting to be assisted by someone she doesn't even know, and Laura expected to not know a soul either, but because of the Lord's tender mercy, they both had someone at their side with a special connection.<br />
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Charlene Ong was to have arrived yesterday, but her flight was cancelled, so it delayed her getting to the temple as originally scheduled. Laura Ong decided at the last minute to get to the temple a little earlier than she had planned. If Charlene's flight had not been cancelled, she would not have seen Laura, and this miracle would not have happened. <br />
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It is a blessing to have witnessed this miracle, and as Sister Wong suggests, it just may be the miracle needed to bring a change of heart to Charlene's mother. One can hope! </div>
Elder and Sister Bodilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00660680355205835374noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1234685582555033553.post-77825173242183449102016-09-09T00:20:00.000+08:002016-09-28T22:47:06.031+08:00The Murapaka Family From India!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Naveen Kumer and Sarika Murapaka from India</div>
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In 2004, Brother Murapaka walked into what he thought was a movie theater, only to discover Mormon missionaries were teaching the gospel inside. He was interested in what they had to say, and was soon baptized. He served a two-year mission until 2012.</div>
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Brother Murapaka's father did not join the church, and passed away in 2007. It was his mother, Uma who arranged his marriage to Sarika. They were engaged for 6 months before they were married.</div>
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They have been married for 4 years, and now have been able to come here to be sealed for eternity.</div>
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Mr. and Mrs. Naveen Kumar Murapaka<br />
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Naveen was baptized as proxy for his father.</div>
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Elder and Sister Bodilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00660680355205835374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1234685582555033553.post-2841774510264200552016-09-08T22:59:00.000+08:002016-09-09T21:46:11.338+08:00Asia's Mission Presidents & Their Wives<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Part of their conference includes attending a special session at the temple,</div>
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As we sat in that ordinance room, a feeling of admiration and respect came to us both, because we saw 30 men and women who are truly living the law of consecration.</div>
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Afterwards, we learned that Pres. and Sister Harper are from the little town of Rupert, Idaho. The same town my Grandma and Grandpa Thompson lived, and my mom was born and raised. </div>
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They also know the Jurgensmeiers, and requested we say, 'hi' to them. Pres. Harper served as counselor in a stake presidency to Steve Bodily. We don't know him, but with a name like Bodily, there is most likely a connection, but as far as we know, not a close one.</div>
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President and Sister Harper serve in Mongolia, and feel the same as we do about the Mongolian saints. They are a kind and big-hearted people and so easy to love.</div>
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Elder and Sister Bodilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00660680355205835374noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1234685582555033553.post-27728133341202096212016-09-08T17:17:00.000+08:002016-09-28T22:24:05.181+08:00A First, And Hopefully The Last!This is just a quick mention that I did something today I didn't expect to ever do.<br />
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When I woke up this morning, I knew a special session for the Asia Mission Presidents and their wives would take place today at 1:30. This occurs twice a year, and I was looking forward to it, because they bring a special feeling to the temple.<br />
What I wasn't expecting was to walk into Preparation Meeting and be asked to lead the music for our opening hymn. I've let it be known that I have not done that before, other than for our own FHE, and would not be comfortable doing so. But since we were few in numbers this morning, Brother Lam was desperate, and there wasn't anyone else able or willing. After some coaxing from Sisters Chow and Law, I worked up enough courage to give it a try. Amazingly, I managed to stay in rhythm, and on top of it, sang at the same time using my Cantonese Hymn Book. There is no way I could have done this without some help from above, of which I am thankful. But, I'm really hoping this is a once in a lifetime experience.Elder and Sister Bodilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00660680355205835374noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1234685582555033553.post-31642738223132317052016-09-05T18:49:00.000+08:002016-09-06T23:17:13.243+08:00Chans For Chans!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We got together at John and Judy Chan's for a casual FHE and Potluck dinner, all in the spirit of getting better acquainted with our newest missionary couple, Charles and Fanny Chan. They arrived two weeks ago, and seemed to have adjusted quickly to the routine of temple missionaries.</div>
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There is nothing like a table spread with international home cooked food.</div>
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We had a good time eating, and discussing our families, the economy, apartment issues, Amsterdam, Hong Kong in the old days, travel issues, and what lies ahead.</div>
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<i>Photo with the artist, our one but not only, Elder Chan.</i></div>
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The evening ended with John and Judy giving each of us a '<b>Do It</b>' pin, </div>
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and a print of Elder Chan's stippled drawing of the Hong Kong Temple. </div>
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Its quite detailed and very well done, and had to have taken hours to complete.</div>
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Thank you so much Elder Chan, for sharing your talent with us. </div>
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This is a keepsake we'll treasure.</div>
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Elder and Sister Bodilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00660680355205835374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1234685582555033553.post-76600079896315573912016-09-05T16:35:00.001+08:002016-09-07T22:58:15.551+08:00A Gracious Invitation From Brother Poon! Little did I know as a student at Ricks College 42 years ago, that the day would come when I would meet a dear friend of my college roommate on the other side of the world in Hong Kong.<br />
About a year ago, we met Sheldon Poon for the first time at the temple, and he so kindly invited Elder Bodily and I to join him that day for lunch along with his good friends, the Wongs, Ngais, and Lees.<br />
We have since seen Bro. Poon several times at the temple, and each time he greets us with a warm hello. This past Saturday was no different, but this time he indicated that he would not be back in Hong Kong before our mission ends next month, and would like to take us to lunch before we leave.<br />
We welcomed his invitation with gratitude for his kindness and generosity.<br />
To our delight he invited the Chans and the Lams also. It turns out that Sheldon's older brother is married to one of Fanny's sisters, and Ping Lam is married to another of Fanny sisters. They have a greater connection to Bro. Poon than we, and yet he included us. That says a lot about the kind of man he is. There seems to be a fair amount of people around here who have a connection in some way to Brother Poon. Now we can add our names to that list.<br />
We met at the Salisbury Room in YMCA where we enjoyed the buffet. We listened to Bro. Poon tell us about his conversion, his church service, and his business ventures. He is really quite interesting to listen to.<br />
He grew up in Yuen Long. His cousin introduced him to the church, and he was baptized at 12. His father felt the church was right, but could not commit to all that church membership requires. Bro. Poon became a Branch President in his early 20s, with Patrick Wong as his counselor, who was only 19 at the time. He then served as District President for five years. Then in 1976, he was called as the first Stake President in Hong Kong which he served for another five years. During his life, he has seen the church grow by leaps and bounds. Now there are six stakes here and a temple.<br />
He professional careers have included owning a travel agency, becoming a gemologist and owning a jewelry business in Utah. He was actually involved in a business in Sun Valley, Idaho, which was the start of his connection with the Montgomery family, and grew into a strong friendship. He even took his 2 children on a trip to the Montgomery's home in Rupert, Idaho so they could experience firsthand farm life.<br />
After a chain of events, and an answer to prayer, he went back to school and became a marine biologist, and is now involved in the aquaculture business. He is partners with Mr. Hong in raising Artemia (brine shrimp), which originated from the Great Salt Lake, but their factory is in Shandong, the province where Confucious lived.<br />
He also partners with Craig Jessop in organizing and arranging music instructors from BYU to teach in China. He has done a lot in his life, and a lot for others. He still wears the hats of husband, father, gemologist, travel agent, marine biologist, and faithful servant of the Lord. We thank him, wish him well, and hope our paths will cross again someday.<br />
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<i>E/S Bodily, E/S Chan, Bro. & Sis. Lam, Bro. Poon</i></div>
Elder and Sister Bodilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00660680355205835374noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1234685582555033553.post-45894433365676438052016-09-04T16:36:00.023+08:002021-12-02T01:55:41.696+08:00Island 1 Branch Sewing-Class Students!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We had a fashion show today to give these ladies an opportunity to display their finished sewing projects.</div>
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I am so proud of each of these sisters who faithfully attended class, and were diligent in learning the skills needed to use a sewing machine, and to sew simple and basic projects that can help further their goal to begin a business and make it a success.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This class was in conjunction with the Self-reliance initiative in the Hong Kong District.</div>
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L to R: Estrel, Dory, Rhona, Alice, Wena, Me, Grace, Pearl Rose, Christina, Maribel, Wilma, Lolita</div>
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