Finding Purpose in China

You know what's awesome? That fact that I'm in China! I'm constantly being reminded of what a HUGE blessing it is for me to be here, and to learn about this people and their culture. 

Is it challenging?   

     Everyday.

Have I questioned my decision to come? 

     More than I'd like to admit.

Do I have a purpose for being here?  

     Most definitely.

After being in China for about a month, here's what I've decided:

My purpose:

To prepare the people I meet for the Gospel. 

Ways to do so:

Pass-Along cards (Outdated . . . also illegal)

Give out copies of The Book of Mormon ( I'm trying to stay out of jail . . . ) 

Teach the children to sing I am a Child of God ( someone would catch on . . . )

Write down my testimony and ask someone to translate it into Chinese for me ( they don't know Church terminology. . . that could get tricky)

Love them

Be happy

Be grateful

Listen to the Spirit

The people are ready. I have made so many friends here that are just waiting for the Gospel, I can see it in their eyes! I can't wait for the day when they will be able to have that sweet knowledge that I have been blessed with for my entire life.

Angela: adorable mother and future Mormon. I'm calling it. She is too perfect!

One Final Note: 

President Kimball spoke of our obligation to take the gospel to the "uttermost parts of the world:"

When we are ready, the Lord will use us for his purposes.There are almost three billion people now living on the earth in nations where the gospel is not now being preached. If we could only make a small beginning in every nation, soon the converts among each kindred and tongue could step forth as lights to their own people and the gospel would thus be preached in all nations before the coming of the Lord.

How cool is this people?! All I'm trying to do is make that small beginning. Wish me luck!