First P-Day...Coney Island!!!!

            


          
Our zone took the train to Coney Island!

New York!!!

Mom,

So I'm in New York and loving it!!!!!! My companion is beyond perfect! I couldn't have asked for a better one! Her name is Sister Johnson, the Mangelsons told me about her. Jennifer Mangelson and Sister Johnson's mom are friends. Small world. Anyway she is pretty cool and chill, she is an amazing missionary and a great example for me to look up too. When I arrived there was a group cheering for me. 5 sisters, 2 elders, and President Calderwood. Yes I met Sister Lee. She is pretty cool. Unfortunately  Sister Lee had a phone call Thursday and is being transferred to Brooklyn. Now I will be the only white girl in the district. There are only 6 Chinese sisters in the whole mission including me and only two white sisters, me and sister Lee. Sister Lee and I were lucky to be able to Skype with Miranda Norman last night and we just chatted and then it led to the gospel discussion. Miranda is doing fantastic I am super proud of her. The ward is fantastic! My Chinese has improved a lot. Now that I'm here I am really glad that I had tough and great experiences at the MTC. I don't really feel like I'm in New York because I see Chinese people everywhere so I felt like I was In Taiwan. I pretty much see one or two Americans at day.

My companion is the one taking the selfies

First day in the mission we had to do street sweep and say: mian fei ying wen ban. (Free English class) at the most popular area in Flushing. Street Sweep is like talking to a bunch of strangers about free English class and the gospel. I was super scared at first. My companion told me that we weren't leaving till I passed out a card. I tried to give one out and was rejected and my heart felt like it was stabbed. An elder from my district talked to someone, invited me over, and gave a card to that person and we were able to go home. My second time I give out 6 cards. My third time I gave out 5 cards and received 2 phone numbers and was able to carry a conversation. If someone rejected me or the gospel, my heart didn't hurt anymore for myself. It only hurt when others doesn't want to accept the gospel. The point to this story is..... Don't be afraid be be out of your comfort zone. As long we are improving everyday, we will be the best missionaries ever! The Lord is with us everywhere we go. He wants to help us. At first I was more thinking about myself and how I would think about others and how scary they can be. Later I started to realize that this mission is not about myself. It's about helping others to come unto Christ. I started seeing them as children of God. I started seeing how The Lord would see them. It's amazing how quickly the perspective and attitude can change for the better. My love for them increases. 

We are pretty much low on numbers. Right now we are working on bringing the less active to the church . People only come to church because of green card or they liked the elder missionaries and got baptized for the elder and when the elders leave the people stop coming to church. President Calderwood changed the rule of elders that they cannot teach females unless they are married. So they have to give all the girl investigators to us.  We go and visit a lot of the less actives and it's hard because they can't keep one simple commitment and we know it will bless their lives. They all pretty much love Sister Johnson. Sister Johnson is such a caring missionary but also very bold. We went to church yesterday and there were probably about 50 people. Not a lot. Since we met a lot of people at street sweep and guess how many people showed up? Pretty much 10 people who were searching for a church and interested in the church. Few were Mexican or American who like the Chinese branch and Sister Johnson translates everything for them.  So we have a really really small branch. When we arrived at church, Sister Johnson challenged me to talk to people in the branch. For some reason I didn't feel scared and went up and talked with people. My Chinese went up and I know that The Lord was helping me so much to hear, understand, and speak it. Few people here speak English and they helped me a whole bunch. They all were surprised when they found out I was deaf and then they wanted to learn sign language. Sister Johnson informed me that we are all spread apart as missionaries and are suppose to sit with others. I sat with a family, they are pretty cool. As I was sitting there, our newest district leader who sat a few rows in front of me turns around and tried to convince me to bear my testimony, that evil boy hahaha. I went up and bore my testimony. Again people said I was one fast learner. Again, this is the Lord's work.

One of the craziest stories I have ever heard was about a man. He is a convert of a year I guess, his girlfriend just got baptized a month ago. He is 23 and his girlfriend is 25. She overheard him thinking about going on a mission and freaked out. So Sister Johnson and I met with them and decided to talk about missionary work and it led to a Priesthood blessing. Background on him: his father told him that he will let him experience everything for himself to know if it was right or wrong. So he did a lot of bad things in the past.  One day the bishop pulled him aside and said something that made him change. He is now a young men president, worthy priesthood holder, and he is such an amazing guy. He is one of the best guys I have met. He was able to baptize his girlfriend as well. They go to the temple a lot.  He is now considering having  priesthood blessings to help him overcome some of his struggles.  She is such a sweetheart. She was shy around me at first but the warmed up to me and just loved me and I adore her. She is super cute and excited when she comes out of her shell

We met with another couple  last Thursday . Sister Johnson informed me that he doesn't like missionaries, he would say things and glare at the missionaries. She loves missionaries. We prayed that she would be home. She was home! He asked a lot about the church. He has problem with Word of Wisdom. It was so cool because I was able to understand like 70% of what they were saying. They both joined the church but went inactive. He was a little upset because in Taiwan the church never told him about word of wisdom and people here do. She kept saying it was a different church he was talking about in Taiwan. So we will be talking about the word of wisdom with them. It was a little intense but good talk. Afterward, Sister Johnson was surprised and said he had never asked questions about the church before and never talked to us before so that was an improvement.

Women's Conference was amazing!! We sat in the back back back of the room. Guess what? I was able to hear every word the speakers were saying! How awesome was that?!? The Lord is helping me a lot in this work! I love Women's Conference! The temple is super important, it's true that it does make you forget about the world and help you feel peace. We need to be like the 5 wise Virgins preparing ourselves. We might be going to the temple next month so I'm excited!

So we teach English class Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. A deaf girl teaching English class??? Really?!? Now my teaching skills are getting better because I now know what to do and say. My hearing is getting better for me to understand what they are saying in English is correct.

I won't get on Facebook till 5 weeks. The President wants all the new missionaries to experience missionary life for 6 weeks before having a Facebook so I'll be online in 5 weeks. They haven't had a new sister missionary for 4 months. Looking at the future missionaries coming in, looks like we won't have a sister missionary coming in for a long time.

New York is insane! People are crazy, police everywhere, always have sirens going on, we are right next to the airport so we hear planes everyday, we only speak Chinese at night because the Latinos hit on girls, once they hear you speak Chinese, they won't mess with you. We have been hit on a few times and we scare them away with our awesome Chinese. I still love New York, it's awesome, it's crazy, but it's where I'm meant to be. I'm super happy here.

Today we will be going to Coney Island and chill at the beach and play some sports all day. So I'm excited. It's a two hour ride but I can't wait.

There is really no pictures because I was in the learning/settling in process but that's no excuse, I promise you will have pictures next week.

Love you mamasita,

Love ,

Sister Moore

Ps wow Heather?!? That's crazy! I love that girl so much!!!! Miss her!

Wedding?!? Wow great story there! Miss Sister Price!! Love her so much!

The Safe Arrival of Sister Moore

Dear family of Sister Brooklyn Moore,

We just want to send you a quick note to let you know that your missionary arrived safely in New York City yesterday.  President and Sister Calderwood met her at the airport, fed and visited with her, and then sent her to bed to get some rest.  Today she will receive instruction and will meet her new companion who have been chosen by inspiration to train her. Within a few days you will receive a letter from President and Sister Calderwood with a picture of your missionary taken at the mission home upon arrival. 

Thank you for entrusting your missionary to us in the New York New York South mission.  We so appreciate all you have done to get these missionaries to this point in their lives! 

Sincerely,

 

Sister Dibble

Mission Secretary

New York New York South Mission

718-672-2031

Sister Moore,

I just got a chance to meet your daughter and looks happy and healthy.  We are so glad to have her here!

Sister Dibble

 

Besties!

Brooklyn was so excited when she learned Brianna would also be serving in New York.  Brooklyn in New York New York South and Brianna in New York Rochester.  These Sisters were even more excited when they found out they would be leaving the MTC  the same day, September 22...the same time (3:30 AM)...and on the same flights!  They were able to fly together all the way to New York. 

Skyping from the MTC

Since Sister Moore can't hear on the phone, the MTC allowed her to skype home the Sunday afternoon before she left since she wouldn't be able to do the traditional airport phone call home.  It was a joy to spend 35 minutes seeing her face and listening to her speak Chinese.  She bore her testimony in Chinese and shared the First Vision in Chinese. She is doing great and is so excited to fly to New York.  She leaves the MTC at 3:30 a.m September 22!

Mustache Week...I wore that to scare the new sisters.  It is a Sister Training Leader's tradition.

 

 

Ni Hao Mama!

Hey, it's the last P-Day!

Guess what Guess what? I got my flight plans! I leave next Monday at 3:30 am. Guess who is going with me??? Sister Williamson, we both have the same time same flights and we are freaking excited! This is Brianna's first time flying a plane so I am so lucky to be able to do it with her. Our flight leaves at 7:30 am then we arrive to Detroit Metro, MI at 12:57. Then leave Detroit Metro, MI at 1:50 and arrive in New York Laguardia, NY at 3:33 pm. I can't believe this is happening. I am soooo excited. 

 

So another exciting news. Since I am leaving early in the morning, I am sure Wendy doesn't want to get up that early, I asked Permission from the MTC district to Skype with you and they accepted.  Because I am Deaf and can't hear on the phone, they have special exemptions for people like me. So I can Skype with you on Sunday Night. I am free between 5:30-7 so let me know when it's the best time to Skype with you. Send me all the information I need to know to contact you and the time and anything else you could think of. I am SOOO excited to see my hot mama. I only have 20 minutes with you on Skype just so you know but 20 minutes will be so worth it.

 

Me with two of the new sisters

I am starting to pack, I will be sending a box or two back to you this week since my suitcases have to be 50 pounds. I am so happy and I can't believe it's happening for real. I really can't wait. No I did not find my gray skirt :(. My back and neck has been hurting lately but I think it's because I sit all day in class and breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I think I'll be better in New York since I'll be walking a lot. Yeah, please send the vitamins. I think it could help me.

New Sisters and me

 

This past week has been one of the hardest weeks I had to face.  All of the wonderful sisters are leaving.  Yesterday was hard because while Sister Strong was being interviewed by Brother Hardy (1st Counselor) President Teng came into the room knowing that I wasn't being interviewed. He talked to me as a father would talk to a daughter. He knows my struggles and gave me advice. He said the struggles were beyond the line. Then he looked into my eyes and talked about some personal struggles he knows I am going through.   President Teng cried with me and said, "The Lord is in Charge. I don't know God's plan, but no matter what happens, you'll be ok." I prayed for comfort and peace overwhelmed me and I could feel God's love so strongly. I know that when we face trials we will be okay because we are not alone. A scripture just immediately popped into my head after I prayed and it was as if the Lord was talking to me, "I will not leave you comfortless; I will come to you." (John 14:18) Now looking back to this MTC, I saw so many miracles and how the Lord has not left me for one day, one hour, one minute, and even one second. He has always been with me. He has answered every prayer through feelings of peace and guiding me where I needed to be. Through scriptures, through nature, through others. The gospel is very powerful and it does heal the questioning soul. The Lord loves all of us. I smile everyday because of the Lord's love for me and for all of us.

Sister Jenkins and me

We are unique!

So yesterday Jean A. Steveson came and spoke to us in R.S. and guess what happened? She asked for volunteers to bear their testimony about the Savior's love. I raised my hand and I was the only one raising my hand. When I stood up, my mind went blank. I was like, "What the heck did I do?" Then all of the sudden I bore my testimony how I know that the Savior is going to heal my ears. I know that with our faith and desire He will help us. I went on talking about how I know that the Savior will be able to help us overcome our trials, will heal our souls, will comfort us when we turn to Him. I sat down. Lots of people found me out of nowhere and thanked me. I know that was the Spirit helping me. Looking around me, the miracle is so simple and small, but can mean something big. We just have to look closer and we will find it. I love this gospel so much. I love the Savior so much! This week I have found the Savior's love for me and I will continue to improve everyday!

So all the sisters that were going to be reassigned got their calls last Thursday. Sister Akita left for Odgen on Friday morning. Sister Sorenson left this morning to Tacoma, Washington. Sister Morris and Sister Price left this morning to St. George. They should be there now preaching the gospel. I really hope you can stalk them haha. They should be there for 6 weeks before leaving for Taiwan if their visas show up. Sister Wright and Sister Griffin are leaving tomorrow to SLC South. My two angels that really helped me are Sister Price and Sister Griffin. Before they left, we did a Tight Pant song with our Skinny jeans on and leggings. I will send the video to you when I figure it out. I miss Sister Price so much but I know she'll do great in St. George and Taiwan. I am really really going to miss Sister Griffin. She and I got soooo close with each other. Those two girls have left so we will see what happens.  They are legendary in my heart. Sister Griffin wanted to say that she loves you.

I finally left the MTC for a day and in the car for the first time in 8 weeks!!!!

I love you mom, I will write you a handwritten letter soon. I can't wait to see your face on Sunday night! It'll be super awesome!!! I am sooooooo freaking excited! You have no idea. So I can't find my cord to my camera that charges. :(   So I hope I can find a charger to my camera in New York in a store. New York has everything hehe. 

Love,

You're my best friend! I hope you know that! Love you all the way from the MTC and back

Sister Moore

Wo Ai Ni (I Love You)

Nimen shi hen ke ai he hen tebie (You guys are very cute and special)

Hey Mama,

 

I have seen Sister Williamson. I saw her on Wednesday during dinner, I recognized her hair. Guess who hosted her??? My friend Sister Kylee Simkins. That's crazy right?!? Sister Simkins said that it was so touching when the family said goodbye. Sister Williamson and I were very happy to see each other.

We have 3 new investigators, how awesome is that?!? One is easy to be with and the other is so tough. It's hard but the lessons are getting easier for me little by little. I was able to recite  Joseph Smith's first vision to one of our investigators. It was awesome, I could feel the spirit helping me through it.

Soooooooo...... One confession..... I gained 8 pounds :(  That's ok, it's just MTC food.... I can't wait for New York food and to walk a lot and we will see what happens from there.

So guess what.... our sisters and elders that were supposed to be leaving last Friday are still here. They signed some papers to receive their visa but turns out that the Taiwan Government changed the Visa form and they worked on it again and turns out they got delayed. So this week they will be assigned to the states. I am hoping one of them will go to New York with me.

Being a sister training leader, honestly, it's tough. I love to do my thing which is loving and talking to other sisters. The new sisters came in last Wednesday and we had a meeting and took them on a tour. I would go visit them every night  at 9:50 and ask how they are doing and tell crazy stories. They love my crazy stories and wanna hear more. One time I didn't show up because I was carried away with a conversation with another sister and they later found me and said that they missed me. I am glad to hear that they love me and want me to be with them. They are truly amazing sisters and always so happy. The trio is Sister Baird, Sister Tui'one, and Sister Kitchen and they are all going to Singapore. I love being with them. They have the spirit with them, I just love it.

As a Sister Training Leader, our responsibility is to check on how the sisters are doing, have personal interviews with them, and anything we say in the interview is very confidential. If we see our sister doing something wrong, we would kindly let them know/remind them of the rules. One of our sisters hasn't been staying together as companions so they go various places being at least 50 ft apart. So we pulled them aside and I told them that they needed to stay with each other as companions. All the sisters and I do group prayers together and I can feel the connection and love increases when we are all together.

So we interviewed with all the Senior Companions and we broke it up. So I was very honored to interview Sister Hughes, Sister Griffin, Sister Sharp, and Sister Wright. I was so happy that they were able to vent out their problems and as I was helping them and giving them encouraging words. I realized that it wasn't my words, it was the spirit speaking through me and all kinds of scriptures and quotes popped up in my head that I should share with them it was like a powerful moment for me. I would talk to all the girls and I would tell them how much I love them and I could feel God's love for each one of them so powerfully. I look at each one of them as if they were a child of God. I am amazed with each of their strength and their stories. I love them so much and I know they love me too.

I sensed that something was wrong with one of the Sisters a few days ago and I kept asking her how she was doing, she kept saying she was ok. I knew she wasn't. When we were alone I asked her, "What's wrong." She broke downing crying and she cried on my shoulder and I hugged her and told her it's gonna be alright. She told me that she couldn't tell anyone her problems except me and I was amazed at that 

So I started reading my Book of Mormon on the first day I arrived here and finished it on Saturday. Now I am in D&C 21. I love the scriptures. I love my Savior so much. I want to be like him. I don't wanna be prideful,  I want to be humble, patient, and full of charity. I want to become more like Him. I am trying to figure out my bounty and figuring out a way to become better. I read my scriptures because it helps me figure out answers to questions, it helps me become a better person, and help others. It helps me feel peace and feel the love the Savior has for me. I want to make the Savior proud.

Yesterday was fast Sunday, I fasted for my family. I love you all so much. I also fasted for myself to learn how to become a better leader and example to others.  We had testimony meeting in sacrament and I bore my testimony in Chinese without having to think about what to say next. It just came out like I was fluent and people told me that it was really good Chinese and was amazed that I am deaf and am getting everything right. One of the new sisters bore her testimony in Chinese too and then Sister Griffin went up there and said."Wow Ni de zhongwen bu hao" (Wow your Chinese is really bad.)and she realized what she said and said, "Bu shi, bu shi, dui bu shi, ni de zhongwen hen hao." (No, No, I'm sorry, your Chinese was really good.) We all laughed so hard and the presidency did too. At the end of sacrament all the departing missionaries sang to us. I literally cried. They sang Abide With Me Tis Eventide and God Be With You Til We Meet Again. I have so much love for all the sister missionaries. 

All the missionaries in my district are going various places but speaking the same language, Mandarin Chinese. Elder Taylor- Taiwan, Elder Gibson-Scotland/Ireland, Elder Harris and Elder Curtis- England, Elder Geilman, Elder Pearce, Elder Lloyd Singapore/Malaysia.

I got my package and LOVED IT! Sorry I forgot to say thank you in the last letter, I have so much to say and forget some things. I love the play doh, it's my stress reliever hehe. My favorite is the pictures. I hung them up. I love love love it. Thank you so much!

So I don't get my flight plan till like Friday so I think we will have to try and discuss it next Monday or come up with an idea and back up plan or something like that. I am so excited to go to New York. It will be like a dream come true! I am so so so so excited! I can't wait. I can't wait to be immersed with the language, new environment, actual teaching, and other things. 

One of the Counselors in our Branch Presidency  is the brother of Sister Wattleworth from our old ward. The counselor and his wife always talk to me and recently they were with the 2nd ward and they talked about me and they were telling me how much the others love me and I felt so loved. It's a crazy, small world.

I love you mom, I know this isn't the best letter ever, it's full of crazy things. It's what has been going along lately. I love you very much and I love your letters. I pray for you every single day and whenever I look at my ring I think of you.  I think of how  you pushed me. You pushed me forward and taught me about staying happy. I am being positive through all the negative things that are going on here. I knew the Mission wouldn't be easy, I knew it would help me develop, I knew that as long as I relied on the Lord, everything would work through for good. I am very very happy because  I know my purpose and  I know that  I will be able to invite others to come unto Christ. Mom, I am happy because I have the Gospel in my life. I know it is true. I LOVE YOU SOOOO MUCH! I miss you too but the time will go by fast!

Love 

Sister Moore

Mo Jiemei

My friend Maddy from college

Dear Mamasita,

Glad things are going good and busy. I love Peach Days and miss it so much, those were the days haha!

This past week has been a little bit better. Remember how I asked for a Priesthood blessing to help me get stronger. I felt the burden was being lifted. Monday was really hard and I had a feeling to fast on Tuesday. I fasted Tuesday till 4:30, and while I was fasting, I  felt prompted to serve my companion.  I made my companion's bed almost every morning. I changed to a different bunk bed above Sister Hughes's bed so that my companion could sleep well and not hit the ladder with her feet on accident. We have a mirror/desk we share and I decided to do my hair and makeup either in the bathroom with everyone or out in the hallway so we weren't late to class. I carried her tray from the cafeteria to put it away. I have  increased my love for my companion. 

A crazy thing happened. On Sunday, President Teng asked us to meet with him. We went into a small classroom and talked with him. He gave us the responsibility to be Sister Training Leaders. At first I was hesitant because I wasn't sure our companionship could do it but I felt comforted at the same time because this is what the Lord wanted us to do and He knows what He is doing. So we are watching over about 20 girls plus new girls that are coming in this week. I am so excited to see the new girls. 

Last night, during companion prayer, I felt prompted to say one good thing about my companion. So I told her her strengths and what I love about her. I told her that she was a very dedicated person and I can tell how much she loves the gospel and how much she cares about her investigator and how much she wanted to help me with Chinese. My companion then said this to me: Sister Moore, I envy you because you love people so much no matter how bad they treat you or I treat you. You just easily love others. Other people love you too and I envy you.  I was taken aback, I was surprised, and I can tell that she loves me through that small conversation that can mean something so big. The Lord's amazing and I acted on the prompting of the Holy Ghost. It's wonderful.

So last Thursday, I was in class and we were doing one on one with the teacher. Brother Lew asked me to say a word, "Believe." I couldn't remember the Chinese word for it so I asked him to pronounce it for me. He did, but the room was so noisy for me to hear. So I asked him to write it down for me and he misunderstood me and he kept trying to help me say it over and over and over again. I couldn't hear him. The Chinese word for believe was "Xiang Xin". When I said it, the tones were wrong and my companion tried to help me and Brother Gerber jumped in and tried to helped me and my brain was so stressed and the reaction came..... I cried. I was mentally fine after about two minutes but my crying couldn't stop, my breathing was uncontrollable and I was like that for about 2 hours. Dinner came, and we went back to class. The teachers were so amazing that they said that they were amazed with my deafness and how I was called on a Chinese Speaking mission. They said that we can't be perfect in Chinese and it is okay to cry. The Elders jumped in and comforted me with their words. One of them even got me a doughnut and always asked how I am doing every day and asked if I needed help with anything. I guess I needed to cry for a reason because through that I can see how much they love me and care for me. Sister He (our other teacher) I love that teacher so much, saw me and gave me a great big hug. She was speaking to me in Chinese in my ear and a miracle thing happened, I was able to understand every word she was saying to me. I needed that hug, and I needed to hear what she had to say. She said that I was a strong person, and how the other teachers love and admire me and how amazed they are with me. She said that it was okay to cry, she said that she loves me and that The Lord is helping me and that I will continue to improve, she goes on saying more things. Her big hug and words just touched me so much.

Things with Han Ge Hui is really good, we have been teaching him and he is becoming more happier and having more hope for his life. We asked him if he wanted to be baptized, he said "no" because he didn't have the full knowledge of the gospel. I felt prompted to tell him that he doesn't need a perfect knowledge before he is baptized. I told him that we are still learning something new each day and improving everyday. The Lord doesn't expect us to be perfect but He does expect us to try. I didn't know some of the words in Chinese and I just happened to say it. It was like the Holy Ghost speaking and not me. He smiled and said he would pray about it. We said goodbye and my companion looked at me and said, "You Rocked. You did really good."

Li Zhi Hao.... that's another story.... He is improving. We didn't prepare a lesson for Li Zhi Hao because we couldn't figure out what his needs were and we decided to wing it. We walked in unprepared but what's cool is that I was able to understand every word he was saying. I just couldn't answer his questions in Chinese and told him that we will teach him about it next time. He wanted to know about Nephi's parents in 1st Nephi. We taught him that Nephi had  really good parents and that they were strong in the gospel.We talked more about Nephi and that because Nephi had faith, they received blessings from God. He asked what kind of blessing Nephi received? I told him that he needed to read 1 Nephi 3 and 4 as his commitment and we will talk more in depth about it.  I can't wait to see what happens in the next lesson.

I can tell you that this past week was tough but I decided to look for the best in it and now looking back, the Holy Ghost has been helping me through it all and it has been very rewarding. I made new friends with the sisters especially in our zone. I just love each girl so much. They are so positive and uplifting and so powerful in the gospel. I just admire each one of them and love to be with them. Most of the sisters in our zone leave this week and it breaks my heart. But what breaks my heart even more is that the the sisters don't have their visa yet and might not be able to leave till the day I leave. (Honestly, I am a little bit happy that their visa hasn't show up because we can spend more time together but I know that Taiwan needs them more than I do) I am praying for them. Two of the sisters know sign language so we sign ALL the time.

 

 So I met a sister, her name is Sister Kimball and she knows sign. She is very chill and such a tom-boy. We related to each other in so many way. She is the one in the laundry room picture with me on the left, not the red hair one. She is going to Cambodia, so I was hoping that you could send me some of Sister Thain's bestest letters through Dear Elder or something. Like a little info on Cambodia and how much she loves her mission. I told her about Sister Thain's background and that she was the sweetest happiest girl on the planet and how strong she is through her trials.

Jessica, one of my college friends.

Ohhhh Brianna, I love her so much and I am proud of her. Of course she is bubbly and happy.  We only host twice so I won't be able to host her :( but I can't wait to see her. I can't believe she leaves the same day as me! I am so happy.

The fox story, wow! That's scary!

I love you mom, you are my best friend and you are Brandon and Justin's best friend. You are the best mother we could ever ask for! We always say that you're our hero! Thank you for being such a big example to me in my life. I think about you everyday and I pray for you in every prayer and I know that you're being blessed.  Thank you for showing me how to love everyone no matter what. Thank you for being an example. You have given me a legacy in my life.

Love you!

Mo Jie Mei

Sister Moore, your China Doll

PS. If you say my name correctly in Chinese, it means "Mind your own business" Sister.

If you say my name with the wrong tone, it means "Devil" Sister. Haha!

PSS can you send me Lori's address. I really want to write her! 

LOVE YOU HOT MAMA!!!