On Friday, we had an appointment to teach the Ng family their 1st of 8 lessons with us. Sebastian took us in his taxi and left us. We had arranged for Sis. Dorcas to meet us there, as she is Sis. Susan Ng's good friend and work partner. They have a little soup restaurant together. They're good cooks and had a big meal for us, as usual. We have told everyone that they do not have to feed us every time we visit, but they don't listen. They are so hospitable. After dinner and our lesson, we mentioned about calling Sebastian to pick us up and Sis. Dorcas asked why we didn't buy a car. Sis. Dorcas is quite a character and said that she will buy us a car. We said "No" but she said that it is only 100rm down and 400rm a month, which we would pay, it would just be in her name. That's @ $33 down and @ $125 a month for a brand new one! Insurance is only 200rm a year(@$67). She is going to the temple on Wed. in Phillipines and when she returns, I think that we're going to do it. When we leave here, she can sell it or let a new couple make the payments and when it's paid for Sis. Dorcas will have another car. She has 5 children and 1 grandchild in KL(Kuala Lumpur). She is divorced and has been the support of her children. Her son Jacob was baptized @ 3 weeks ago. She has 2 young daughters at home--Ebony and Ivory!
Before we left the Ng's home, Sis. Dorcas and Sis. Susan said that they wanted to feed us some of their special coconut rice on Sunday after church. They had enough food to feed the whole branch! Everyone came and ate. It was the best rice I've ever eaten.
Week after next we have to start traveling some. We're going to Tawau which is about 8 hours south and inland from us, but we're flying. Kate is going to make our bookings. We're meeting with 2 Rotary clubs and checking on a big water project that's almost finished and going to start another vision project while we're there.
Today at church I taught Gospel Doctrine and Relief Society, Dad taught the Temple Prep class, the last one before this group leaves for the temple on Wed. Kim, if you were here, you could be the branch president! There is never a lack of opportunity for service here. We do love everyone so much. They're losing some of their shyness(malu) around us now and talk quite openly to us. They want to see pictures of ya'll. I have to learn to print some off the computer. By the way, how do I post a comment on the blog?
I'll send a couple of pics and sign off. Love, Mom and Dad
Picture is McDonald's in mall downtown, We met lots of U.S. naval guys that day!
Mom, to post a comment, look at the bottom of the post where it says "posted by Larson Family" and tells the time it was posted. Right there it will read a number and the word comments. Just click on the # of comments and it will take you to post your comment. when you select a profile, just choose "google account" and then enter the user name and password we use for this family blog. then push "post comment". YOu will have to type a password that the computer chooses. It will look like it's written weird, but just type it normally in the space provided. That will post your comment. I thought Kath sent you and Dad some pics that we all emailed to her. I need to send you guys some pictures of my family. What is the mission home address? Matt and I want to send you guys a little something at christmas, but I know we have to send it to the mission home. How often do you guys go there to pick up a package if you were to get one?
ReplyDeleteTell dad that I got the BYU hat for the cab driver. I'll take it to the Post Office tomorrow. Is there anything else you need/want?
ReplyDeleteI'm going to post a comment on my own post because Ging just taught me how--I want to try. Love Mom
ReplyDeleteWow, that Kate does everything! Bro. Zenger is our new home teacher and we showed him the blog (minus the entry that is his letter you wrote to him). Everyone at church asks weekly how you guys are doing and love hearing about your work. What a blessing about the car. Did you email Vicki B. and get some direction on your emergency planning?
ReplyDeleteGing- I have finally gotten pictures from everyone to send to Mom and Dad. It took a while for some of us to respond. I will be putting them in the mail next week.
ReplyDeleteOn second thought... I will wait one more week because then I will mail off the Weeks Family xmas package to them at the same time.