A Letter from Lian's Teacher in Provo MTC

Thursday, 27 December 2007

Never did I expect an email from Lian's teacher at the MTC. Tonight I felt honored to receive a letter from him. Lian spoke about her teachers being simply amazing, that they are truly inspired when they teach and that she love them.

Thanks, Brother Ackerman, for allowing me to post your letter to me in this blog.

Sunday, 23 December 2007 - I am Brother Ackerman from the Provo Missionary Training Center. I was able to be the teacher of your daughter, Sister Liew while she was there. I meant to send this email earlier, but I have been extra busy with school and work. I wanted to let you know what a tremendous missionary your daughter was. In fact, it was a special district. I have never contacted the parents of missionaries before, but this district was so good I had to let their parents know.

Sister Liew was a very diligent studier and it showed in her teaching. She always used her study time wisely and so when she taught, she taught clearly and powerfully. The other thing I appreciated most about Sister Liew was that she had a Christ-like ability to mourn with those that mourn and comfort those who stand in need of comfort. She was a blessing to me, to the other members of the district and she will be a blessing and do so much good in California.

Letters from Sister Liew

Monday, 24 December 2007

P-day at Provo MTC was Thursday but at the California Riverside, it was Monday.


Thursday, 13 December 2007

Come every Thursday, I looked forward to receiving her letter as much as she is to receive letters from me, her other family members and her friends.

Provo MTC, Utah

Wednesday, 28 November 2007

Lian has entered the Provo Missionary Training Center. She is in good hands. It was time for Mike & me to go back home.

Took the following pictures on our way back to the car park:

Provo Missionary Training Center


Should be Lian standing here instead of me! We took Lian straight to the entrance of the building Wednesday. I know she will take a picture here during her stay there.

Orientation Programme for Parents and Missionaries

Wednesday, 28 November 2007

Glad we had planned to stay a night in Provo. The briefing for parents, together with the missionaries was at 12 noon. Missionaries from all over US reported this Wednesday morning. Lian reported Tuesday because she was from overseas. There were over 200 missionaries today in the orientation programme today.

Family and friends, with the missionaries, in the reception room.


See my name tag!


Sitting together in the briefing room

Mike said Lian & I would cry when we go out separate doors. We didn't. We have been away from each other from time to time since she left home to study in West Malaysia in 1999. This could be the longest time before I could see and talk to her. I know I am going to miss that but I know it is only for a period of time.

Checking into the Provo MTC, Utah

Tuesday, 27 November 2007

Seeing Lian into the Provo Missionary Training Center were Brother/Sister Merritt (ex missionary couple in Kuala Lumpur) and Sister Serrao (ex missionary in Miri).

We are happy to meet with the President of the Training Center, President/Sister Boone, who were ex Singapore Mission President.

Morning in Salt Lake City, Utah

Tuesday, 27 November 2007

Good Morning Lian. Did you sleep well last night?
The day has come for Lian to enter the Provo Mission Training Center.



So many things - clothes, toiletries, books, etc. etc. all in 2 bags!


I am eating, Mum!


Now I am ready to have a picture taken!


Thanks to Brother/Sister Jacobs for their hospitality. Thank you very much.

Arriving in Salt Lake City, Utah

Monday, 26 November 2007

4:18:47 pm - Lian texted "Hi mum. I'm in LA airport now. My flight is delayed by half an hour. Means I'll arrive about 8.15"

Brother Broadhead and Brother Jacobs waited.


Here she comes! Can you see her waving?


A bouquet of flowers from Mike


How was your flight? It was the longest time that Lian has ever flown.

What are you thinking of?

Welcome to Salt Lake City, Lian.