Dear Family,
Monday night we had dinner at Sussan Lim's home. She cooked a full Chinese dinner. Some of the food tasted better than other food items. Our two elders (those serving in our ward area) were there plus Sussan's son Nathan. Nathan joined the church and served a mission a couple of years ago. Sussan joined the church last August. She is a great missionary. Anyone new in the ward she welcomes immediately and is always offering them food. We really enjoy her company. I am sure she will go to the temple in August and we will be able to go with her.
Thursday we went with Elder and Sister Hullinger to clean another flat. Sister Brown (Fijiian) and Sister Edrada (Philippino) are living there. Previously, it had been used for a long time by Elders. These are usually the flats that need deep cleaning. We enjoy the cleaning because it gives a break from sitting in the office and gets our bodies moving. It is always a fun time cleaning and clearing out cupboards. The sisters are always so grateful for the help.
Friday we went to the cleaners to leave some clothes. Richard and Keisha, the owners were there. We asked Richard if he had read the Book of Mormon and yes he had read some of it. We took him a Chinese Book of Mormon and he was quite excited to receive it. We talked about the Bible and the Book of Mormon, revelation, prophecy and prophets. We asked them if they could come to church with us and they told us they could come on June 21, next week. HOW EXCITING IS THAT?
Saturday we went to the city to see the Glenn Miller Orchestra perform with singers and dancers. Several of the senior couples went also. Adrienne and I took two older sisters,who are ordinance workers in the temple, with us. Donna Young and Louise McDonald have become good friends. They are so fun, yes you can be old and still laugh. We had lunch at the Teatro restaurant. We were able to eat outdoors because it was a warm sunny day. This restaurant is situated on the Yarra River. It was so pleasant and enjoyable. The program was fantastic. The music, of course, was Glenn Miller but WW I WW II music was also played. One of the singers sang, "Roses of Picardy". That was one of Mother's favorite songs. I couldn't help but get a bit teary missing her. They also celebrated ANZAC (Australia New Zealand Army Corp) with "Waltzing Matilda". It was wonderful and the Australians were clapping and have a great time. WONDERFUL DAY!!!!!!!!
Yesterday, Sunday, was quite warm and we were able to go for a good walk. It felt glorious and our bodies loved it. We also watched the THORN BIRDS and hoped for a different ending. The music was still beautiful, Meggie was still very dear and Father Ralph was still very good-looking. PAUL we thought of you the whole six hours.
Our parting thought:
"And now, my sons, remember, remember that it is upon the rock of our Redeemer, who is Christ, the Son of God, that ye must build your foundation; that when the devil shall send forth his mighty winds, yea, his shafts in the whirlwind, yea, when all his hail and his mighty storm shall beat upon you, it shall have no power over you to drag you down to the gulf of misery and endless wo, because of the rock upon which ye are built, which is a sure foundation, a foundation whereon if men build they cannot fall." HELAMAN 5: 12
We love you all,
The MOMS, The GRANDMAS, The Sister Sisters
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