One Chance to "Light the World"

We received an e-mail from one of the senior couples from SLC, who had a request from a member of their ward at home.  He has a friend who wanted someone in Johor (where we live) to visit a site of a Malaysian Airlines crash which took place in 1977.  The plane was hijacked from Penang and crashed in downtown Johor Bahru.  All 100 people on the plane were killed . It was the 40 year anniversary of the crash and she had an uncle that was killed in the crash.  She wanted to have pictures and a rubbing of his name on the monument.  

This was her response when I e-mail her that we would be happy to do this for her.

I am covered in chills just thinking about the possibility of you getting to my uncle's memorial site. Yesterday was the 40th anniversary of the crash. His name is listed as Ahmad S. Naimie, he is the only person from Afghanistan on the memorial. I would appreciate any photos of his name. This next request is a way above and beyond and something that I might have to do on a future trip to Malaysia. I have seen people take a piece of paper and a black crayon to the Vietnam Memorial in DC.

This seemed like such a small request to us and one that we were happy to do. 

Our friend Ben helped us find the crash memorial sight and actually did the rubbing for us.  

After our visit I sent her these pictures along with the rubbing.  This was her response.




Oh my goodness gracious!! As soon as I stop crying and catch my breath I'm sure I'll have something eloquent and coherent to say. ️️️️

Elder & Sister Lamb, 

Thank you, thank you, thank you. This is the BEST Christmas blessing I have ever received, and I consider myself to be so blessed. I can hardly contain my emotions, I am filled with some much joy and gratitude to you all! Bob, thank you for being such an exceptional human that two people who are strangers to me and my family would have enough faith in you to visit this memorial for me. 

Elder and Sister Lamb, I don't think it will be possible for you to understand in this lifetime how much this means to me and my family. You have answered a prayer I have had in my heart for almost a decade. I didn't even know about this memorial until 2008 and have wanted to visit it since then. Recently, with the 40 year anniversary of my uncle's passing, I wanted more than ever to make a connection. I know he hears my prayers and I feel his love. There's a part of me that misses him - someone I've never met and so I really wanted to go to the site. You can't imagine the peace and happiness you've brought to my heart. I may never make it to Malaysia, but I am content knowing that someone made the visit on my behalf. You are angels. You have truly answered my prayers. I pray that the blessing you've bestowed on me will be paid back to you and your family, 10 fold. 

WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!!! 

Merry, merry, merry Christmas. Thank you for filling my holiday with your light and love. 

Naima

Nothing more needs to be said. 

This was an experience of service that we will never forget. 

We didn't think it was much, but to her it meant everything.

Our Last Christmas in Malaysia

It is hard to believe that this is our second Christmas here in Malaysia. 

The time has gone by very fast and so much has happened. 

Here are just a few memories from this year's Christmas.

This is the Singapore Zone which we are a part of,

but we did not attend this Zone Conference. 

We attended in Kuala Lumpur this time.  

Some of our Masai Branch youth enjoying the party for Joyee

This is the birthday girl Joyee, she is three. 

She was just a baby when we came.

This is the family of John and Alan. 

They are such a special family.

The Relief Society President went with us to purchase the tree for our Masai building.  We decorated it and it was ready for church.  Everyone loves it.

We are blessed to have such great families and youth in our Masai Branch. 

We are going to miss them a lot!!

Our Christmas was made very "special" with the gifts we received from our family.  We decorated our apartment with Christmas banners full of love and memories from each of our family.  We shed a few tears as we read them.   Our family calendar for 2018 was included which is always a joy to receive.

These are the important things and we are truly blessed.  

We are so blessed to be part of such an amazing family. 

Oops!  I guess we started it!

I have loved fixing Christmas stockings for the Elders. 

They certainly aren't much but, they seem to enjoy it. 

This year their presents from home are still in Singapore,

so this is all they have for now.

Decorating our Christmas Tree doesn't take long here in Malaysia,

but it does get me in the Christmas Spirit

It is hard to find Christmas decorations here,

but I did find a few in the middle of the mall.  

Last night our special friend, Sherry, showed up at English Class just to bring me this beautiful sunflower.  She said that it will "bring me happiness". 

It already did because we were happy to see her. 

Thank you Sherry

Here is a very special little Christmas gift that I can't wait to see. 

She is three weeks old and so sweet. 

Merry Christmas to all, may you have a blessed Christmas!

We Will Not Pass this Way Again - Special Memories

The people we meet and the sights we have seen are amazing. 

There are some people who you meet that you feel a certain connection with

and that is how it is with the Saints here in Malaysia. 

We truly love them and have some very special memories of them.

Celebrating Elder Lamb's Birthday

We will never forget our special Philippino friends. 

Pia, Janet and Henry will always have a very special place in our hearts.  

Pia was baptized in February, Janet was already a member

and Henry  took the missionary lessons in our home and hopefully will be

baptized in the Philippines.

 

Henry and Janet returned to the Philippines to be with their family

and we are so happy for them.  

Celebrating Wee Loon's birthday.

Cherries instead of Birthday Cake

Wee Loon was baptized shortly after we arrived in Malaysia. 

He is a very bright, amazing young man

and we wish him all the best in the future.

Sam was just recently baptized.  He is so excited about the church and his smile is infectious.  He took us out to dinner at the restaurant where he works after his baptism.

This beautiful family were baptized a little over one year ago

and are now planning to go to the temple. 

We wish we were going to be here to go with them,

but hopefully someone will take our place who can accompany them.

We will never forget them. 

What a blessing they have been to the Masai Branch.