Oh, life is good!

Have trouble sleeping lately... either the phone keeps on ringing or the lawn mowing guys were too loud working outside our lawn; or may be I am just too hyper with my music, the painting project and trades.  I was thrilled to reconnect with Hal and Ivy after 24 years!  Ivy was the sister missionary who taught me the lessons and baptized me.  I was a pretty tough investigator though I have to say.  Dad was very opposed to Christianity so I was never able to bring the missionaries home for discussion, and I kept on rescheduling the appointment with them; but she never gave up!  I am forever grateful for her persistent.  This gospel has truly been a blessing in my life!  

As for Hal, he served as a missionary in my home ward.  I still remembered him panic as he and his companion were separated.  It must be a p day and somehow we were on the same bus ride, and he said a slang that he shouldn't.  But that scene stuck in my head for years because it's funny.  I just reconnect with him after 24 years.  He was so awesome to answer all my trading questions the other night.  Time really flies much faster than we thought.  I can't wait to see Ivy in HK this summer and may be Hal someday.  Man... 24 years is a LONG time, got to love FB for this!  ;)

Emailing back and forth with Jeannie on her p day was fun!  Hahaha..... this kid knows mom's schedule and habit!   Yes, once in the morning and once at night.  She is doing great but a little discouraged at times when people don't want to listen.  I am really glad that the members and people were nice -- she told me how much I would enjoy living there having my own garden!!  That silly girl!

Evan has been really diligent doing indexing.  I think he has finished more names that I did.  So very proud of him.  Jady keeps me smiling as usual!  We went and got rid of a bunch of her toys last night.  I told her if she cleans up her room, we will go get paints for our new project!  :D  

Anyway, this email also made my day, and I so wanted to do more for the church!

Dear Sister Kwan,

            We have received your songs, “A Child’s Prayer” and “When I Am Baptized” from the Friend for consideration.  We are grateful to be aware of your talent.  The message, as well as the spirit of your work, is greatly appreciated.

Because of your talent and interest, we would like you to be aware of the annual Church Music Submission program, which has been established to review, catalog and consider music for possible Church use.

We have enclosed a copy of the submission guidelines.  We would be pleased if you would return the additional materials needed so that we can include your work as an official submission.  We would also welcome any future submissions you may have.

We wish you well as you continue to bless the Church by developing your musical talents.  Thank you for sharing your work with us.

Sincerely,

xxxxxx

General Music Committee