I was able to meet with one of our former's that we had been trying to get in contact with since I came to Douliu. I gave her a call, once again hoping to be able to meet up with her. She had said she was busy but would call us when she found some time. In all honestly I was thinking it just wasn't going to happen. But, a few hours later she calls back and sets up with us to go out for breakfast the next day. We discovered she not only still prays, she also still studies the Book of Mormon. She is unable to come to church because of some family reasons, but other than that I feel like she is wanting more of the gospel, but in her current situation she is just isn't able to.
Another tender mercy happened in XiLuo. We had tried calling one of our less-actives to set up a time to meet her while we were in XiLuo, but never ended up getting a hold of her. So, upon arriving in XiLuo we went to her house and was told that she headed out earlier and they weren't sure when she would be back. We were a bit disappointed in not being able to see her and went to our bikes to get ready to go, when I look up and there she is, walking towards us, just after getting out of a car. In the end, she had time and we were able to meet with her and share a message and invite her to some of our church activities and to come on Sunday. If the Lord wants us to meet someone, He will make it happen.
On another note, Elder Long went home yesterday and found out Elder Turner will be going to a new area as of today. So Elder Dawson will be Elder Yeh's companion until the next move call (in two weeks) when Elder Yeh will also be going home. Another change is that our Douliu Branch is closing a set of Elders. So from now on there will be one set of Sisters and One set of Elders. It is all so strange. So many large changes are happening just as I'm about to finish up my 12 weeks training, which also means I'll most likely be getting a new companion this next move-call.
On a funny and yet slightly kuazhang note. Yesterday we were invited to have dinner with Li Jiating in XiLuo. It's about an hour bike ride, and initially, all of us (all the Douliu missionaries) were supposed to ride our bikes from the church together since we'd all be there giving Elder Turner a going-away surprise. Se Sister Ting and I head out, hoping to get a bit of a head start since the Elders usually ride faster. We are about 15-20 minutes out when I hear someone yelling, "Jiemei! Jia you!" I look back and it's the Elder riding in a members car to XiLuo... Wah. Really. How Bu Gong Ping! (Unfair!) When we finally get to the house, we find all of them prostrating themselves and welcoming us. Hahaha.
Okay, well I'm about out of time. (spent too much time figuring out music stuff.)
There was so much more stuuf that happened, like being able to see Jane again before she started school and there was also the Music fireside. So much, but so little time. Haha.
Love all of you! Keep the Faith!
Sister Hsu
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