Sorry, no more post for a while

As you might noticed, there is this annoying box in the middle of my posts that I could not remove, I tried reading all the forum to get this problem resolved, but I guessed because my blog is so old when I started it years ago, there are new upgrade that was not done or something, that is why I could not even update my profile.  Since I am not very good at this, I am going to see may be I have to start another blog.  Before I can figure this out, there will be no post for a while!   Sorry!!!

Ted and Audrey

It going to be a long post - two of two

We had a wonderful testimony meeting on Saturday, I have never seen so many youths running to the seats set up for that purpose.  Their testimony all have a common theme:  they felt the spirit abundantly, their prayers were answered, their questions were answered, testimony strengthened, they know how to study the scriptures, they know how to continue to receive personal revelation and answers to their prayers!

Elder Evans shared with them his testimony and lesson he learned from his mother:  He said he had a lot of question when he was young and his mother told him:  "While you have questions, you need to continue to study, reflect and pray; need to do those thing that you should do while you are seeking instead of doing the opposite.  

Elder Evans continued:  There is a promise in Moroni 10:3-4, D&C 93:23-28 and D&C 88:118

If we follow those instruction, and continue in faith and doing those things we know we should do, then all mystery will be reviewed!

All the youth left for home and we had a two hours closing meeting with the YSA even though it was supposed to be a 30 minutes meeting.  They did not want to leave; they want to share their feelings!!! It was wonderful!  We did not leave camp until after 3 pm., by the time we got to our hotel, we were so tired!  Then we met up with the logistic couple 林育邦, 洪慧娟 and in session couple Robert Lee and Bridget Tsai for dinner.  We went to a restaurant that steam cook everything we eat.  Here are pictures of our meal, steamed cooked at 500 degree steam: First raw rice and seasoning at the bottom bowl, then a plate covering on top to cook our food:  clams, cabbage with beef, chicken, prawns the size of our hand, asparagus, whole fish, sausages, scallops, baby back ribs and whole lobster!  Then our rice became congee and you can taste the different seafood we have cooked.  It was a wonderful meal.

We had great night resting, attended a local ward on Sunday where they had a whole sacrament devoted to youth speakers,  They all shared there testimony and things that they learned for themselves.  Afterward, we had a four hour meeting reporting to Elder Kuan and Elder Chang by the couples.

FSY is truly inspired program!  If we followed the program as outlined, we will achieve what is promised!

We are so sad this will be our last trip here.  We are so thankful we were given this assignment to work with wonderful members who are dedicated and true disciple of Jesus Christ!

Taiwan FSY - it was a success!

This is a picture of David and Jennifer and us.  We left on the same day to different destination:  David and Jennifer to China for their wheel chair training for LDSC and we are on our way to Taiwan for FSY.

It is a wonderful week of trial, heartbreak, tiredness, miracles and spiritual experiences;  The first miracle started the Saturday before conference.  Brother Lee unintentionally locked the classroom where we used for training.  After dinner, nobody could get it, all the computer were locked up.  There were talked of breaking the lock or calling for the locksmith.  Sister Lin and I went to pick up some last minute supply at Costco.  Sister Lin has given the spare key to the coordinators but the key would not work because Brother Lee had locked the bottom of the lock.  Everyone was panicking.  Then someone suggested to say a prayer - a kneel down prayer, which they did.  Withing minutes the door was opened.  A counselor happened to look into the room adjacent to ours and notice the media room in this room shared a door with our room, he walked in and noticed the media room door in our room was not locked.  He was able to get in and opened the door to our room!  A miracle first off the gate.

On Monday, we have a group picture with a drone.  The sky was getting very dark and we all plead with Heavenly Father in silent prayers that the rain would hold.  5 minutes, I thought to myself, Heavenly Father, just give us 5 minutes. He did!!! We took the picture, walked into the classroom for FHE lesson while it poured outside.  Then it stopped shortly before FHE games.  It was a blessing from Heaven!

This a a MRT station in Taiwan.  We flew into Kaoshiung.  Brother and Sister Lee (Robert and Bridget) were very kind.  After a delicious lunch, they took us on a tour.  This is the City light MRT station.  It was beautiful!

We took a ferry ride across a small harbor.  They have temples every where there is water.  We had a wonder seafood dinner the same evening.

I don't know if you can see this video (I looked horrible in the video!!) but if you do, you should also check out this exercise routine on You tube called Five Line Daily Exercises (5行健康操); Sister Lee told me that she did not feel well a couple of years ago.  She starting doing these easy exercises and it has helped her tremendously. I started doing them after coming back and they were easy to do and follow, only 15 mins twice a day.  Give it a try!

Logistic and all the YSA counselors helped with unloading supply for the whole week!

Super YSA leader moving the cart load of supply.

Kenny and Daisy Liu, Daisy hand painted the FSY sign, These two served for the whole week, left on Friday after devotional, Went up to Taipei Temple and got married!  We called them the first couple from FSY!

Checking in:  we have almost 700 youths attended!

Orientation meeting at the gym.

Sister Bridget Lee and I

This is the Wednesday evening activity:  Flag and Cheer

Game night

Talent show, this group of youth practiced for a month prior to coming to FSY!

Ted with the youth; Their customs remind me of the Polynesian!

Music program:  They planned to have 80 participants but 212 showed up for practice.  It was powerful to hear them sing!

For the Strength of Youth activity:  Sabbath

Counselors teamed up to teach a principle from the FTSOY pamphet

Our male coordinator, Tim Lee and logistic YSA Micah (from Phillipine).  They were so tired, catching a short nap on the floor!

Logistic couple: Brother and Sister Lin in the center.  They were wonderful and very resourceful!  Other assistance coordinators busy writing thank you card.

So tired!  She is a YSA (don't remember her name), in charge of dance, so talented!

This young man has a kidney problem and need to perform his own dialysis three times a day.  He was so thankful he could attend FSY, his first ever youth conference because of his health!

Ready to go home!

Pictures of counselors, we could not have done it without these wonderful YSA!

We are so thankful for Heavenly Father!  He has blessed us with wonderful people to work with.  All that participated at FSY, both the youths and YSA were blessed with renewal commitment to the gospel, strengthened testimonies and faith.  Many if not all had felt the Holy Ghost influence this week.  We love and will miss Taiwan!

Be prepared, this is going to be a long post, one of two!!

Time is going so fast the last couple months, finally got a few minutes I could update the blog:

June, 2017
It has been a very busy month.  Friday, 6/23, Elsie and David Gibblets, Quinton and Linsie (Sister Wong) came to Hong Kong for a short visit after they picked up Linsie from the Taiwan Taipei mission.  The minute they landed, we put them to work teaching YSA how to do social dance.  It was a great night and the YSA loved them.  We even went to the wet market for dinner - not the cleanest place to eat but everyone had fun!  We did not get home until midnight!

We have a 600 plus square feet apartment so the kids has to sleep on pads and couches.  We put the coffee table on the window sill, David and Elsie slept in the single bedroom with pad on the floor, Linsie and Quinton got the living room.

We took a day off from the office and went to the Nian Lian Garden and Chi Lin Nunnery, it was hot but not as humid as we normally felt.  The scenery was great.  We then joined the Millers shopping in Shatin.  

We went to shop at Chow Seng Seng Jewelry store.  This is Celi Miller's friend.  He was very nice and gave us great discount!

After shopping, we went up to Victoria peak, It was cloudy at first but then the wind blew opened the cloud and we were able to take some great picture.

We walked over to the place where they dedicated Hong Kong for preaching of the gospel.  We were surprised that we could find it even in the dark:  July 14, 1947

A great selfie on the tram ride back down the hill.  I am getting good at taking selfies!

The Wongs were able to visit their grandpa and grandma.  This is the first time they met him since they were babies!

Picture of my convert from 37 years ago.  I had to take a picture of him with his suit.  He normally does not like to wear suit but because he was visiting a ward as a high counselmen, he had to dress up!

Linsie and I love the baby mangos!  We can each eat one in one bite!

The Monday before the Wongs left, we had a family home evening to celebrate the departure of the James (Jerry and Georgia).  I made the fruit pizza again with coconut cream.  It was a hit!

Bottom from left to right: Ross/Nancy Kendall, Georgia/Jerry James, Brent and Bonnie Hathaway;
Second row: Blaine & Kathy Ferguson, Priscilla & Roy Thong, Ted and Audry Yan, Cheri Jenson, Marian Sellers, Karen Beckstead, Loreta  Nielsen, Joyce Cory, Kathy Stevens, Lorrain Roskelley,
Third row: LuAnn & Kim Sorenson, Carol & Gary Chandler, Tussy and Craig Norman, Larry & Peggy Nihipali, Robert Jenson, Daniel Sellers, Lynn Beckstead, Gary Nielsen, Timothy Cory, John Stevens, Steven Roske.

Sister Wong's last picture with Asia Area President, Randy D. Funk

After the Wong left, we were invited to attended a YSA Self-Reliance over night conference.  We are so impressed with all these YSA, they were able to put on a wonderful business proposal in less then 24 hours!