Going home

Hi Everyone,  We must really be going home because the Area Office senior missionaries sang us a good bye song.  Elder Ferguson composed it and this is how it goes:

Elder and Sister Chandler

To the tune of “Put Your Shoulder to the Wheel”

VERSE 1

The Chandlers came to serve the Lord

In Tokyo, Japan.

And then they came to Hong Kong too

As they followed his command.

CHORUS:

Self-reliance was their job,

Yessirree!

Teaching principles that help you and me!

Just like we should,

They’re kind and good.

It’s the Chandler’s righteous way.

VERSE 2

JoJo’s is a favorite place

(He loves their Indian food)

She likes to eat her veggies too

She thinks they’re mighty good.

CHORUS

And they cooked enough good meals for an army

‘Cause their sisters needed food for their tummies.

They did their best

And passed the test

As they served in Island 2

VERSE 3

He got a torn meniscus too

It made his leg real sore.

He never knew the sisters’ strength

In playing tug-o-war!

CHORUS

They put their heart and soul in their calling,

They taught their message well without failing:

Let’s all stand tall,

And heed the call

Of the self-reliant way.

VERSE 4

They always do their very best

In everything they do.

In English classes, firesides

Piano lessons too.

CHORUS:

But now we have to tell them good-bye.

To Utah once again they will fly.

They have to go,

We’ll miss them so,

As we send them on their way.

Here are some of our photos with a very few of the dear people that we love and miss already.

Sister Samran on the left and sister Wanphen on her right.  They are both from Thailand.

Sister Gloria Dingles made this beautiful purse as a parting gift. We hardly know her and this demonstrates the kindness and sharing of the dear people. Sister Samran gave me the jacket, too.

Here we are with Genevieve, a wonderful Filipino sister who will be moving to Canada.  She presented us with some place mats.  

The sister to my left is Sister Clarrisa and to the right is Sister Alma.

Sister Hydie is just behind us and she was the "Big Sister" of our Family Home Evening group.

We were invited back to the Friday group's Family Home Evening and presented with this remembrance.

On Monday we also had our "Paths to Self-Reliance" workshops to finish our last project.  Here's Brother Au at the event. We had over 200 people attend.  They had an opening speaker, 3 different workshops and lunch, too!  It was a very busy day, especially for us.

This is Sister Norma, the District Relief Society President and who is also Flipino, with Elder Chandler at the workshops.

Here we are with a few more of the participants.

With Sister Bacolcol.  

Sister Alma gave us her testimony of Jesus Christ and his gospel.

Elder and Sister Kendall said that we were the first people in their photos when they arrived in Hong Kong so it's only fitting that they are the last people in our photos when we go home!

We will continue to do what we can to share the glorious news of the restoration of the gospel and the happiness we can all receive through accepting and following our Savior Jesus Christ.

The Bible videos are wonderful to watch, too:Bible Videos

 Yes, we arrived safely home, were able to see many of our wonderful family and friends, too.  After finally getting our internet and also having rotator cuff surgery, I am on the mend, too.  We hope to see many of you soon!