Mission Experience

 Missionary experiences:
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> 1) We have gotten to know and love a very sweet young missionary from china who went home Tuesday night. She has been out only 4-5 months. Her name is Sister Chen. Her mother is very ill. She is only member in her family. She has a younger sister and feels she needs to be home to help her mom. She is very shy and doesn't speak great English,but she knew we loved her. When she came on her mission she had to come straight to Melbourne because the Chinese government would not let her go anywhere else. She came on a work visa(working for the church). She came with a small carry on and was wearing Levi's and a t shirt. That's all. When she came several people in the office gave her Temple prep classes. They took her shopping,and she also received her Patriarchal Blessing. She has been in the city where there are Chinese branches. They also have Vietnamese branches. There are so many missionaries here from mainland China. She is about the same size as Isabelle. We were sad to see her leave ,but she states she wants to come back. Her life will be forever changed because of what she has learned here and how she has grown.
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> 2) All week long there has been an area conference going on in the city. There have been area authorities and mission presidents from all around the pacific area. Today they all came to the temple. They all got together for a picture in front of the temple. We were outside watching get ready for the picture. There was such an unbelievable spirit that came over me as I watched these men and the power and authority they carry. If only the world could see and understand what the Power in the Priesthood really is. I am so thankful for all my sons and grandsons  and the priesthood that they hold. Always honor that great gift you have been given!!!
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> 3) the last thing I have to say,one of the AP's was Telling me he was from south Jordan and said he knew someone from AF. He said he was his coach in high school. He asked me if I knew Brock Knight. Here I am in Australia and I meet someone who knows Brock Knight. Anyway call him and tell him a Elder McCleary says Hi. 
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> I love you all and miss you
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