The Wonderful World of Yang
I have been trying for many many months now to get some inspiration on how to make order out of the chaos that is all of Yang’s STUFF! Thankfully, she has a lot of stuff, and left many journals. I happened to be looking through her missionary journal (which I’ve never completely read) and decided to post her entry of this date, December 12, 2002:
Today was a good day. We went and did service in the morning because Andrea didn’t have anyone to help her. A drunk guy (or a guy who smelled like beer, anyway) came in and asked me for condoms and then made an offer. (They must have been working at the “help” center. Bag) I was disgusted, man. He was looking at me the whole time I was speaking Spanish to him. Yuck. We taught a new member discussion to Miguel Angel and it was cool. We were just sitting there talking about nothing and I was feeling the Spirit. He is such a great little guy. We also saw Jose Juan and he is going good. He wants to get baptized, but wants to talk to his wife about it first. SO, I told him to do it before I get transferred. I think he will. He told me the other day that he likes to talk to me because I’m like his youngest daughter—always coming up with random jokes in the middle of a conversation. It makes me feel good to hear those kinds of things—like there really is a big reason for me to be here. I don’t like how my comp always jumps in and interrupts me-like I’m saying something wrong or whatever. Anyway.
Got a letter from the parentals. Granny is in the hospital w/a stress fracture (back). No good! I’m getting another Christmas box next week. Woohoo! Exciting. Oh, one thing I never wrote—One day we were talking to Uri and he told me that the first time he saw me, he knew that I would help him. THAT was way cool. I love that boy.
I have to lose weight. I am starting to watch what I eat. I didn’t eat any hamburgers last week. BUT, Monday we had the “Great Blessing” and I ate two burgers. Oops. Then, today I ate a Whopper @ Burger King. I was STARVING! We ate breakfast and then NOTHING until 6:00. Man, bad stuff. I was shaking and everything.
It is so tough being on a mission. There are so many ways to feel guilty. I feel guilty just being myself sometimes. Blagh. I read a letter from someone on the high council in Olsen’s stake and they said that Satan will tempt you with things tailored to your own weaknesses and challenges, etc. Like sickness for some, homesickness for others.
I was thinking today about how 2003 is going to be a busy year. Finish the mission, travel, find a job, find an apartment, find a husband (!), etc. Busy! That’s cool, though. I’m ready. 
I’m so excited. This year is going to end with a bang w/Jose Juan and others getting baptized. It will be great!
There you have it. I looked at some of her other journals and checked the dates on or near today’s date. It’s amazing how often she writes about her future husband and children. She writes just as often about how much she loves to be with her family. I hope that y’all will endeavor to keep Yang alive in the hearts of your children and grandchildren.
I miss her so much. When I see her again I will tell her that y’all are all stanks and that you’ve talked bad about her the whole time!!! MUHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!