Taiwan Update

Well we are into the new year and things are going well. Joyces foot is getting better, there is still swelling but the swelling on the ball of the foot is gone so she can walk with out pain.
The Temple recorder Brother Zhong wrote our address on paper so we can show a Taxi driver. About half know how to find our address; it is basically the name of the major road and the number of the Lane associated with that Road. I think this city was built to accomadate bicycles and rickshaws. The cars here have special sideview mirrors that will fold back against the side of the car when parked, to allow room for other vehicles to pass.
Yesterday we found a taxi with curtains, TV monitors built into the rear of the front seat head rest. He had to call someone to find out how to get us home. On the TV he found a musical tribute to Frank Sinatra. So we were entertained just like in the US.

We need to tell everyone about Arnie; he is the assistant recorder at the Temple. He also does a lot of the repairs. Late one evening just before the temple closed for the day a picture pulled off the wall and damaged the base moulding under it. When we returned next morning everything was like new. Arnie fixed everything. The missionaries found him at a 7-11; long hair, earrings, bad clothes and attitude. After being taught and excepting the gospel he changed. The changes so impressed his parents they had to find out about this church that could make such a difference in his life; his parents also joined the church. He is married with a cute little boy and is very happy.

I was just thinking of our many blessings: that we have a family that will pray for one another in times of trial; the Priesthood power to bless each other and our families; (what a sense of security this brings into our homes!); that my foot is feeling better, and I can walk on it now; the blessing of a healthy, new granddaughter; the successful removal of Carrie's thyroid, and the loving help and suppport she received from her brother and sisters; having my fear and dread of teaching this Temple Preparation class being replaced by an excitement; and being able to serve here in Taiwan and in the Temple -- (it is beyond my ability to express, the happiness, peace and joy we receive in this service!)
We also have the knowledge and complete assurance that all blessings and miracles that are needed in our family at home will be realized, for the Lord is watching over you all!
It is just like king Benjamin said, we can never "catch up" to the Lord for the blessings He gives us by our sacrificing our time and energies to His work, because He just blesses us MORE each time we do our part! Don't you love it!!