Seven years ago Naranbat's eldest son, Batulga, was murdered by a gang in Mongolia. Sorrow and anger tore the family apart. Somewhere in the boxes of Batulga's belongings was a miracle that brought his whole family (and us!) to Hong Kong this week. A Book of Mormon piqued the family's curiosity and led them to find the missionaries and gain a testimony of the church. Over the years, each member of the family has been baptized and the spirit of Christ has brought their family the happiness so evident in the pictures. They saved up their money, sacrificing a great deal, and where able to take a trip to the temple to be sealed as a family. And luckily we could come meet them here in Hong Kong for the special occasion.
Joshua and I arrived in Hong Kong on Sunday night after a verrrry long flight. They gave us good airplane food and I watched all the Asian movies. And some American ones too.
We took a taxi to the Andersen's house, the former mission president of Mongolia. They just got home in June so they enjoyed updating Joshua with all the going-ons in the wards and branches. They live in a townhouse-like home with 4 flights of stairs. Its up in the green, green hills a little outside of the main city.
In the morning we went on a walk with them up and down the hills and along the ocean. All the old people were swimming and exercising. I wanted to join them, but I didn't bring my suit.
Ok, I have to go eat my oatmeal with cranberries now. I will try to write all about the rest of Hong Kong later. For the sneak peak: Monday we spent all day touring Hong Kong with Naranbat and all his family. A senior couple came with them from Mongolia. Brother Chan from the local ward led us all around - the highest building outlook, the top of a mountain, a laser show on all the buildings across the water. We had a good time - I liked seeing the family laugh and joke together. Tuesday we met the family at the Hong Kong temple where they were sealed as a family. Soooo neat. After lunch and grocery shopping and dinner we went back to the temple. Most of us, including the younger boys, went and did baptisms. The boys really enjoyed being there and tried to set records for how many baptisms they could do. I told them they probably created two wards in heaven.
Today we are off to Murin, a town a plane-flight away where Joshua served the last few months of his mission. He is very excited to see everyone. And we are also staying a day or two at a beautiful lake there.
Yep, that is our trip so far!!
Love you lots. Bayartai.
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