因为唐人街支会是整个纽约北传道部范围内唯一一个国语支会，
在犹他州普罗浮，
我就不在这多废话了。。让我们看看姐妹们是怎么说的，
Caitlin, 毕姐妹：
唐人街支会的成员们，你们好！我非常开心现在可以写信给你们！
返乡以来，我的生活改变很大。我回到了学校继续我的学业，Cheryl, 胡姐妹：
唐人街的朋友们，你们好！我离开唐人街已经一年多了，
当生活变得越来越忙的时候，我发现因为生活中的细枝末节，（
“要用坚定的意志仰望神，用极大的信心
Anni，陈姐妹：
自六月离开纽约后，我再次拥有一个平凡且充实的生活。
在香港的两个月，我幸福地跟家人团聚。我每天提醒自己，
我在大学的这几个月也学习到更多。不要忘记凡事都有其原因。
或许我们每人曾经，或现在都有理想和大志。
心存感谢的人是快乐的。我感谢我的所有。
Jenny, 李姐妹:
时光飞逝，从纽约回来已经几个月了，
在传教的时候，我养成了很多好习惯。虽然我现在返乡了，
不管学校的事情有多忙，我都会把晨间的经文阅读，
我非常感谢唐人街支会的大家给我树立的榜样。我非常想念你们！
The
Chinatown Ward is the only Chinese speaking ward in the boundaries of New York
New York North Mission, so the full time missionaries that are called to
speak Chinese will spend most of their mission in this ward. Chinatown
becomes their home. Even after they finish their mission, memories of Chinatown
will always hold a place deep in their hearts.
In Provo, Utah, some of the
returned sister missionaries who are studying in BYU gathered together again.
They became roommates once again after they developed a strong relationship
between each other on their mission. So, what do their post-mission lives look
like? As an editor of the blog, I invited them to write something to tell us
about their recent lives as normal members of church, how do they develop their
faith in the gospel, and how do they increase their spirituality?
Alright, I think I have been talking too much, let's see what the sisters
said:
Sister Caitlin Beer:
Hello Chinatown Ward! I am so happy to be writing you. My life has changed a lot since I returned home. I have gone back to school, started working as a teaching assistant at my university, and have met an awesome man who I will marry in December. Throughout all of this, I have been incredibly grateful for the gospel of Jesus Christ and what it has done for me. In December, my fiancé and I will go to the temple and being sealed for time and all eternity. I am so grateful for the ordinances and covenants we make as followers of Christ. I am so happy because I know that Heavenly Father loves me and will support me in keeping His commandments! As I read scriptures, pray daily, attend church, and go to the temple I feel the Spirit’s presence in my life, and my Heavenly Father’s love for me.
I know
that these are not exclusive blessings. Heavenly Father blesses all of His
children as we keep His commandments!
Sister
Cheryl Woo:
Hello
my Chinatown friends! It’s been more than a year since I’ve been in Chinatown,
but I still think about everyone often. I’m currently still going to school at
BYU, so my days consist of mostly waking up, going to school, going home, going
to bed, repeat. It may not seem like anything exciting, but I love it! Every
day is a new opportunity for me to learn something and do something new. One of
the things I’m working on in school is building a car, and building a small
airplane that can fly by itself!:)
When life is busy, I have found that it is hard to stay focused on doing things that will truly make me better and happier because I get lost in the minutiae of daily life, working, cleaning, laundry, appointments, working some more 等等。
That is why I need the Lord in my life. When I converse with my Heavenly Father and think about what I need to say to him, He directs my thoughts back to the things which are most important to me. Home, family, friends, living the gospel. This has always been such a source of catharsis for me, and it is the most wonderful way to begin and end my day. So, don’t forget to pray!
“Look unto God with firmness of mind, and pray unto him with exceeding faith, and he will console you in your afflictions, and he will plead your cause..” Jacob 3:1
Sister Anni Chen:
After coming back from New York 6 month ago, my life has been back to normal, but fulfilling.
During the 2 months I was in HongKong, I happily got together with my family again. I remind myself everyday to treasure the time I have to be with my family. No matter what we do, whether it be eating, chatting, shopping or resting, being together is a blessing for me. Every week, the thing which I look forward to the most is to go to church, which is a familiar place for my family members and I to learn and worship. I also received a calling to be a primary teacher. It really takes a lot of patience and charity to teach two cute, active boys.
I have
learned a lot in these past couple months at college. Don't forget that there is reason
for everything that happens. If we are willing to devote ourselves to God, we
will understand that Heavenly Father has prepared a way for all of us to face
all of the different challenges in our lives. If we take different approaches
to the challenges we have, we will get different results. It doesn't matter
whether we are working in a restaurant, babysitting, looking for a job, or
studying in school, all of us may have a colorful and fulfilling life as long
as we try our best to do what God wants us to do. This kind of fulfilling and
peace wouldn't come from ourselves, but from the Holy Ghost.Every single one of us either has or had dreams of great things we want to achieve. It really feels great to strive and seek for the things we want. But, we need understand what our priorities are. The greatest commandment that God gives us is "love thy God". We need to make God our priority. We may not be able to fulfill this commandment all at once, but we can do it step by step. For example: Prayer, Scripture study, service, and going to the temple are some of my priorities in my life right now.
People are happiest when they have a sense of gratitude. I am grateful for everything I have.
Sister Jenny Lee:
The few
months that I’ve been home have gone by really fast. I still miss Chinatown
every single day. Right now I am studying Civil Engineering at BYU so I spend a
lot of my time doing homework and studying. When I’m not doing school work, I
go climbing or hang out with other Chinatown missionaries.
On my mission, I learned a lot of good habits. Even though I’ve returned from my mission, I need to continue these habits and continue strengthening my testimony and faith. Sometimes I feel like I don’t have enough time to do the things that will strengthen my faith. This last conference, I really liked what Richard G. Scott said, “Don’t yield to Satan’s lie that you don’t have time to study the scriptures. Choose to take time to study them. Feasting on the word of God each day is more important than sleep, school, work, television shows, video games, or social media. You may need to reorganize your priorities to provide time for the study of the word of God. If so, do it!”
Even
when school gets very busy, I make it a priority to read my scriptures first
thing in the morning, pray, and attend the temple weekly. I have learned that
we will ALWAYS have time to do those simple things such as reading scriptures
and praying daily, and attending the temples if we make the time. As I have
done these things I have seen so many blessings. I am doing better at school
and I find that I have the faith and strength to face everyday challenges. When
I put the gospel first, Heavenly Father always makes sure I have enough time to
do other things that I want to do. Most importantly, I am happier and I feel
the love that our Heavenly Father has for me. I am so grateful for the examples
of the Chinatown members and I miss you all every much!
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