Mecaje Graduation Year End Concert 6 Dec 2024

What a lovely evening to remember! Annabelle was the Master of Ceremonies for her graduation year-end concert, Cultural Night. It was wonderful to see her standing confidently on stage, holding the microphone, guiding the programme, and introducing the different cultural performances.

The evening was filled with music, beautiful costumes, and performances celebrating different cultures and traditions. It was lovely to see everyone coming together to share their talents and make the event special. Annabelle also had the opportunity to interact with the participants and be part of the team that brought the programme together.

Looking at these photos, I feel happy seeing how much Annabelle has grown and how she is learning to take on new responsibilities. Being an MC requires preparation, confidence, and the ability to communicate with an audience. Experiences like this give her opportunities to challenge herself, discover her strengths, and learn things that go beyond the classroom.

Time really flies! Sometimes, we are so caught up in our daily routines that we don't realise how quickly our children are growing up. Then, moments like these remind us to pause, appreciate their progress, and celebrate the little milestones along the way.

So happy to see you taking on this role and creating beautiful memories, Annabelle! ❤️ Keep learning, keep growing, and keep shining in your own way. May you always have the courage to try new things, the confidence to use your talents, and the joy of discovering what you are capable of. So proud of you! ✨

Bangkok, Thailand Temple Trip — A Journey of Faith, Healing, and Trust 28–30 Nov 2024

Sometimes, we travel to a place not just to see something new, but to find a little peace in our hearts. My trip to the Bangkok Thailand Temple was one of those journeys. I went with many thoughts and emotions, hoping to feel closer to Heavenly Father and find the strength I needed for the challenges in my life.

Before the trip, I had been so occupied with work, studies, and family responsibilities that I wondered whether I had prepared myself spiritually enough to enter the House of the Lord. But the moment I stepped into the temple, I felt a familiar sense of peace. It was as if I had come home.

One of the most touching experiences was performing proxy initiatory ordinances for my great-grandmother on my mother's side. As I listened to the blessings, tears filled my eyes. I felt deeply moved by the thought that Heavenly Father's love extends to all His children, including those who have passed away. It was a beautiful reminder that temple service allows us to reach beyond ourselves and participate in something eternal.

During the three days and two nights, I attended three endowment sessions and one sealing session. I also had the opportunity to meet members and friends from different countries, including Thailand, Cambodia, India, and Malaysia. Although we came from different backgrounds and spoke different languages, we shared the same faith and desire to serve in the Lord's house. There was something very special about feeling united with people I had only just met.

As I participated in the endowment sessions, I found myself reflecting more deeply on the Creation, the Garden of Eden, agency, and the covenants we make with Heavenly Father. I realised that there were things I needed to relearn and understand with a more mature heart. Life has taught me that making choices is not always easy. Sometimes, we make decisions without fully understanding the consequences, and sometimes we look back and wish we had known better. But perhaps part of our mortal journey is learning, growing, and trusting the Lord even when we cannot see the whole picture.

One of the most personal moments came when I entered the Celestial Room. I had brought questions about my marriage and the direction of my life. I prayed and hoped that Heavenly Father would tell me what to do. I wanted a clear answer, something that would remove the uncertainty I had been carrying for so long.

But no direct answer came in the way I expected. Instead, I found myself crying quietly as I sat with my thoughts.

I began to wonder whether I had been waiting for the Lord to make the decision for me when He was asking me to exercise my own agency. Perhaps I needed to take time to listen, reflect, seek His guidance, and find the courage to make the choices that lay before me. Not every answer comes as a clear instruction. Sometimes, faith means moving forward without knowing exactly what will happen next.

I thought about the many times the Lord had guided me in my career. When I needed new opportunities, doors opened, sometimes in ways I had never expected. Looking back, I could see His hand in my life. Remembering those experiences gave me comfort. If He had helped me navigate difficult decisions before, I could trust Him to walk beside me through this chapter too.

Outside the temple, Bangkok offered a different kind of experience. I visited Platinum Mall with Sister E Chin, explored the busy streets, and saw the food stalls filled with local treats. We enjoyed meals together and shared simple moments that made the trip memorable.

Seeing these familiar scenes of travel and family activities brought back memories of our family holidays. There was happiness in those memories, but also a little sadness. I am learning that the heart can hold both emotions at the same time, and that is okay.

This trip did not magically solve my problems or take away all my worries. I returned home with some questions still unanswered. But I also returned with a quieter heart and a renewed desire to trust Heavenly Father.

I am learning that healing is not something that happens overnight. Letting go is not always easy, and moving forward does not mean that the pain has completely disappeared. Sometimes, it simply means being willing to take one small step at a time, even when the road ahead is uncertain.

I may not know exactly what the future holds, but I know I do not have to face it alone. I can continue to pray, seek guidance, exercise my agency, and trust in the Saviour's love and Atonement.

As I look back on my Bangkok temple trip, I am grateful for the sacred experiences, the people I met, the memories I made, and the quiet reminders that Heavenly Father is still with me.

I am not completely healed, and I do not have everything figured out. But I am learning to let go, to have faith, and to move forward with hope.

“I can do all things through the Atonement of Jesus Christ.”

One step at a time, I will keep walking forward. ❤️

17th Week in the Mission Field

Konichiwa! Well, another week, another P-Day , okay I can explain. I'm not being disobedient cause today is P-Day for us in the Utah Ogden Mission. And also HAPPY THANKSGIVING! ✨️

Well, since today's Thanksgiving, the work here is really chill, and the road is somewhat empty too and that's the first time I've seen it. Alright, let's get to it!

Kitty's Service    

Well, as chinese missionaries, we get the opportunity to help chinese non-members and members with any sort of service, and the best art is that we can help any chinese in our area. Which is Brigham City to North Salt Lake ⚰️✨️ We were able to help this former investigator Kitty with moving furniture from Kaysville to North Ogden

Met with these 2 amazing English Speaking missionaries from Kaysville, and they are fun and awesome. We got a ton of furniture in the van and the U-Haul truck, which was tiring. But it was somewhat dangerous, let's just say Bio-hazardous, and we're glad she's moving out of the house. We were able to sit in the U-haul truck with a member who was driving and had a blast✨️

Afterwards we got another set of missionaries to help unload things in North Ogden and gradually we finished the job, ate together as Kitty provided us lunch and had a lesson with her, making her a new friend to teach again!

Leading the Area    

Well, this week, I also got to have more opportunities to lead the area and just went around meeting with members as well as non-member, and it's been super duper fun. Just at the start of last week, we were able to contact this guy who has an E-bike and seemed like he's busy. We still contacted him anyways and learned that he has been having a rough time and was glad that we met and shared a simple message with him. He cried and just seeing people cry makes my eyes watery and I have more compassion for them. It's an amazing experience and lesson.

More than that I also got to learn about accepting changes and applying it in my life. And to be honest I felt like I just barely started learning in the mission and I am already like 3 or 4 months out. It's scary and I do beat myself up about it. But reflecting back, I've seen my growth and change in my life and I am eternally grateful for all of it. And I want to keep them always in my memory and learn from them. Not wasting each experience I've gained to learn the same lesson again. I am grateful for the Savior's Atonement and His love for all of us FR.

I felt like I am more charitable to others and especially to myself as well. Loving myself even more and taking great care of my health. Losing myself in this great work, at the same time to care and maintain an optimum condition to continue losing myself in the field.

DAA Chinese Branch    

Well I am gradually meeting and understanding the chinese branch even more. It feels like home right now. Just a sense of belonging and a comfort to just speak the language I have been training and improving on. I love my assigned branch!! Just last week we had a Primary Presentation during that sacrament meeting and it was AMAZING!! not only that but I got to meet Ethan Lowder's younger brother. Don't worry I forgotten the name but he is amazing! Heard that he is currently working as a MTC teacher. So Brother Huang and Sister Huggins tell him I said have fun and good luck with your boss !!

It was fun meeting with him and just learning he came back from his mission not long ago. I find that even though the chinese branch is really small, it's close and feels like home. Reminds me of my home branch. Hopefully I can help strengthen that branch and help in the Lord's work.

Trunky    

Chat I'm trunky, to be honest I am amazed how fast I missed home and also maintaining the desire to keep serving the Lord is really a hard thing to do. Where I already have days when I wished I could just SACK and also there are days I felt like I'm just not doing the work. Wasting this precious time while on my mission, It;s tough and also worrying about my own companionship like am I doing too much?, too less?, not working?, what does my comp think of me?, am I helping him at all?' Am I a burden? and etc. Mental struggle is real on the mission, and I just wish I could learn faster and remember it clearer... Yet that's not what I am capable of, I am not the Savior, but He has suffered all that we could possibly suffer in this life. That we may be perfected like He is eventually and through Him are we made perfect. And that's a lesson I have learned trying to remember each time I get a mental breakdown.

I came to learn that emotions are normal, trunky is normal. But I choose to continue serving the Lord, I just want to forget myself and do His work, whether its 100%, or 1% of energy left. I do want to consecrate all that I have to the Lord. I think it's gonna be insanely hard but there are people the Lord wants us to bless, I want to bless others, to bring that joy in their lives. I love my mission even though I do feel like dying, the Savior's Redeeming and Enabling power is so AMAZING!!!

Spiritual Thoughts

In 3 Nephi 17, it talks about toward the end of the Savior's first appearance to the Nephites in Bountiful. He finished His teachings to this people and was about to return to Heavenly Father. But He noticed that everyone needed comfort, peace and assurance. Even when no one told him about it, He invited all to Come Unto Him, at first it was to attain a testimony that He is the Christ but now its to let them know that He is our Savior. He began healing all the sick, afflicted and more. Gradually one person at a time Healed them and comforted them in their burdens and hardships. After that Angels came down and ministered to all of them, assuring them that it's gonna be A'OKAY. And He even offered a prayer for all of them as well as instituted the sacrament for them too.

我知道耶稣基督很疼爱每一个天父的儿女，他想要我们回到他生变。能一起集合到天父的家，永远的在他旁边。耶稣为我们而受苦和经验到死亡为了辅助我们个人的行程会到天父的大家庭。天父，耶稣基督和圣灵非常爱我们。我知道他们春在。这些我说奉耶稣基督的名，阿门。

THE TURKEYYY BOWLLLL! on snow tooo!!

Had to get a flat tire fix with a homie members help

Got some food along the way

Anyways that's all see you next P-Day!!

A Simple Invitation, A Meaningful Moment 24 Nov 2024

One of the things that made me happy recently was learning that Annabelle had invited her two friends, Kingson and Jesslyn, to attend the Kuala Lumpur District Conference, where she also gave a talk.

Looking at these photos, I love seeing the three of them sitting together, smiling and enjoying the moment. As a mother, it means a lot to see Annabelle sharing something important to her with her friends. It takes a little courage to extend an invitation, and I am glad she took that step.

I don’t know what Kingson and Jesslyn felt or learned that day, but I hope they felt welcomed and enjoyed the experience. Sometimes, sharing the gospel doesn’t have to be complicated. It can begin with a simple invitation from a friend.

Perhaps this is one small way the Lord works through us—to bring people together, help them feel His love, and open doors we may not even realise are there. ❤️

I Know Not

November 23, 2024

I Know Not

Dear Elder Yu,

“3 And my father also was killed by them, and I even remain alone to write the sad tale of the destruction of my people. But behold, they are gone, and I fulfil the commandment of my father. And whether they will slay me, I know not.

4 Therefore I will write and hide up the records in the earth; and whither I go it mattereth not.

5 Behold, my father hath made this record, and he hath written the intent thereof. And behold, I would write it also if I had room upon the plates, but I have not; and ore I have none, for I am alone. My father hath been slain in battle, and all my kinsfolk, and I have not friends nor whither to go; and how long the Lord will suffer that I may live I know not.”

Moroni 8: 3-5

Another thing that I learned from Moroni is that his unconditional faith was similar to his dad, Mormon. Moroni shows another beautiful example of how we can move forward with faith.

We do not need to know everything. We do not need to know how everything will play out as long as we know whose side we are on and who we have given our heart, time, energy, and devotion. If we have given that to the Lord, there are going to be a lot of things that we do not know. And in Moroni’s case, he did not know if he was going to survive or whether they were going to slay him. He says “I know not.”

Therefore because I don't know what's in my future. "Therefore I will write and hide up the records in the earth; and whither I go it mattereth not." What an amazing perspective for our world today. And, remember, Moroni is not writing to people in his day. He's not having a conversation with anyone in his time. He is speaking directly to us through the corridor of prophetic time, through this capacity of vision to be able to see our day and to speak directly to us.

He says, "Behold, my father hath made this record, and he hath written the intent thereof. And behold, I would write it also if I had room upon the plates, but I have not; and ore I have none, for I am alone." So, his point is, that he doesn't have a lot of space left. He doesn't have a lot of war. His father's been slain in battle, and all of his kinsfolk. He doesn't have friends or where to go. Anyone he meets is likely to try to kill him, so he needs to stay isolated "How long the Lord will suffer that I may live? I know not."

Moroni is making this so clear. I have a ton of questions, but I'm not going to allow those questions to determine my life's direction. I'm going to stay a disciple of Christ. I'm going to move forward on that covenant path in the face of intense adversity and extreme ambiguity. "I don't know what's going to happen, but I do know where I stand."

This is amazing when he is describing what he now knows compared to what he didn't know. And, so, it is an opportunity for us to seriously reflect and take this personally and say,

Why would Moroni have He's written that to us?

If the Lord showed him our day, why is he writing that? And, what can I do?

What is the therefore what that I can apply in my own life moving forward?

I do not know why I keep on listening and reading across something related to Trust in the Lord and Have Faith in the Lord. Especially last week Come, Follow Me, we read about Ether 1 – 5. And, it seems as if everywhere I go, there are messages about that coming into my mind.

I hope you are doing well in your mission. I love how Sister Amy Shaw mentioned your infectious smile and positive attitude, that you have a great spirit in you! I am so grateful and proud to be your mom!

Love,
Mommy

A Message from Sister Amy That Brought Tears to My Eyes ❤️

Sometimes, the simplest things can touch our hearts in ways we never expect.

I received a message on Messenger from Sister Amy Shaw, one of the ward missionaries who has been serving alongside my son, Elder Yu. She sent me some photos of my son with another elder, including pictures of them standing beside a bicycle and enjoying some snacks.

At first, I was simply happy to see his face. As a mother, I always love receiving photos of my children, especially when they are far away from home. I looked at his smiling face, feeling grateful for this little glimpse of his life that I would otherwise not get to see.

But then I started reading Sister Amy’s message.

She told me that she and her husband, Alan, felt blessed to know my son. She described him as an amazing elder who works hard and has a great spirit about him. She shared that the people in their ward love him. She even compared him and another elder to the stripling warriors in the Book of Mormon because of their faith. She also mentioned his infectious smile and positive attitude.

By the time I finished reading her message, tears were already in my eyes.

I don't think Sister Amy realised how much those words meant to me. She was probably just sharing her appreciation for the missionaries, but to me, it felt like receiving a warm hug from someone who was there with my son when I could not be.

As his mother, I naturally wonder how he is doing. Is he happy? Is he adjusting well? Is he getting along with the people he serves? Is he feeling the Lord's love and finding joy in his mission? I cannot see his everyday life, and I don't always know what he experiences or what challenges he might be facing.

So when someone takes the time to tell me that he is doing well, that he is loved, and that his presence makes a difference, it touches a very tender place in my heart.

It wasn't just the photos that made me cry. It was knowing that someone, far away from our family, had come to know my son, appreciate him, and see the good in him.

Looking at the pictures, I found myself smiling through my tears. There he was, standing beside his missionary companion, looking happy and comfortable. They were just ordinary moments, but they suddenly felt so precious to me. I wished I could give him a hug, tell him how proud I am of him, and remind him that his family is thinking of him and praying for him.

Then I felt grateful for Sister Amy and her husband. They may not realise how much their kindness means to a missionary's mother. Their message reminded me that even though I cannot be there with my son, Heavenly Father has placed good people around him. People who care, encourage him, and help make his mission feel a little more like home.

I have always known that sending a child out into the world means learning to let go little by little. But when our children leave home to serve the Lord, there is another layer of emotion. We want them to grow, to become independent, and to develop their own faith, yet a part of us will always worry and hope they are being cared for.

This message reminded me that I don't have to see everything to know that the Lord is mindful of him. Sometimes, He lets us see just enough to reassure our hearts.

I am so thankful that Sister Amy took the time to send these photos and write such thoughtful words. She probably thought it was a small gesture, but it meant so much more to me than she could imagine.

I will treasure her message for a long time—not because someone praised my son, but because it reminded me that he is making connections, serving with faith, and touching the lives of people around him.

That night, my tears were tears of gratitude. Gratitude for the people who love my son, for the opportunity he has to serve, and for a Heavenly Father who knows that sometimes a mother simply needs a little reassurance.

Thank you, Sister Amy and Brother Alan, for loving my son and for taking a moment to let me know how he is doing. You have no idea how much comfort your message brought to my heart.

Sometimes, a mother doesn't need a long phone call or a big update. Sometimes, all it takes is a few photos and a kind message from someone who says, in their own way, “Your son is doing well. We love him, and we're grateful to know him.”

And that day, those simple words were enough to make this mother's heart overflow. ❤️

16th Week in the Mission Field

This week dun been Fun slightly depressing but Amazing

No photos for this week I think hold up let me checking. Sadly I do t have any Anyways let's get started.

Gratitude

Well this week has been a really harsh week, for my mind especially.  Had a struggle towards how I can always do better. That I felt like I could use 24 hours more effectively instead of just relaxing. But with that mindset and motive I realised just how exhausted I can be and it's CRAZYY. However as I was conveying this to my trainer he mentioned to remember that God doesn't only trust in you. And something that we learned during zone conference is that

This is not your work. It's the Lord's work.

We work together as one to bring all to come unto Christ✨️ I love that idea ✨️

Which I then realised why we needed the Atonement, to seek the Lord's help to improve. Not to help others to come unto Christ but ourselves as well. ✨️ It's comforting to remember that❤️

Also how much I've improved. It's amazing

Discipleship of Jesus Christ

During one of the member rides we had after finishing a chinese lesson. We were able to chat with Brother Shaw about the process of discipleship. And he mentioned about the parable of the workers. How different workers can come and work at different time and all workers receive the same amount of payment. Despite the difference between each duration of the work the servants gave. And it's interesting how when we first heard it it doesn't seem fair at all. However, Brother Shaw mentioned how we are all aiming for the same reward to attain eternal life. And shouldn't we all help one another to attain that reward? No matter how long we are in the work, don't we want to share that reward with everyone? I loved that parable and looking things the way God sees things it's amazing✨️✨️

So let's all work together as one, to bring all to Come and help in His work no matter when and how long they've been in this great work.

Prayer

This week I had the opportunity to teach about prayer in Gospel Principle class and it's amazing to see just how mush I still can improve in my prayer and relationship with my father in Heaven❤️ I loved it

I was able to learn how I can come ever more closer to my Father and how His live can truly be felt as we pray like the hymes a child's prayer it's soo divine when I hear it's verses and meaning.

Heavenly Father, are you really there?‍♂️❔️❓️

And do you hear and answer ev’ry child’s prayer?

Some say that heaven is far away,

But I feel it close around me as I pray.❤️

Heavenly Father, I remember now

Something that Jesus told disciples long ago:

“Suffer the children to come to me.”‍♂️‍♀️

Father, in prayer I’m coming now to thee.

Pray, he is there;

Speak, he is list’ning.

You are his child;

His love now surrounds you.❤️❤️

He hears your prayer;

He loves the children.❤️

Of such is the kingdom, the kingdom of heav’n.‍‍✨️

Likewise I know that He truly is there, and I have come to realise prayer isn't an incantation or something we do as a routine for a successful life as disciple of Jesus Christ.  It's to strengthen your relationship with our Heavenly Father.  To learn how to speak with him in a ever more personal ❤️ and heartfelt way❤️✨️I know He loves us and I know that words can come not only through our mouth and mind, but even in our heart and soul✨️

Prayer truly is a divine gift, a way he shows us hesed, we are his segullah and we are always and forever cherished

I love this divine power. Another way we can come closer to our Father through the Savior's help even though we aren't able to go to the temple as often as we liked too.

Spiritual Thought

The Lord's peace️‍✨️John 14:27

27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

A talk given from Elder Neil L Anderson in his recent talk he said:

"Yet that is precisely the joy the Savior offers. His joy is constant, assuring us that our ‘afflictions shall be but a small moment’ [Doctrine and Covenants 121:7] and be consecrated to our gain.

Brothers and sisters, the peace you seek may not come as quickly as you desire, but I promise you that as you trust in the Lord, His peace will come.

May we nurture our precious faith, pressing forward with a perfect brightness of hope. I testify that our hope is our Savior, Jesus Christ. Through Him, all our righteous dreams will be realized. He is the God of hope—the triumph of hope. He lives and He loves you. In the name of Jesus Christ, amen."

I know that in times of turmoil, that's the hope that the Savior provides us. The peace of our spirit and love. I know this to be true and I say all this things in the sacred name of Jesus Christ Amen.