I am Theresa, Molica’s sister. I would like to share some interesting events with Fred. In early 1980 , my husband and I were invited to teach in China for three weeks. We could not travel with our small children, so Fred and Molica without hesitation agreed to bring them and their two boys to Taiwan, so my parents could help looking after them. At the time my younger son and Kiley were under two years old, my older son and Kevin were about five. Any sane people would not agree to take the journey from New York to Taipei with four small boys. When we arrived Taipei after our teaching tour, I asked Fred how was the trip, he simply replied “no problem, everything went smoothly, then he continued to say that the stewardess told him that she would not get married, if she got married, she would not have children. Sure Fred, what a bumpy trip, but you took it out of your compassion and loving care for your family and extended families and friends. The recent encounter that I have with Fred was in September of 2020. In April 2020, mom passed away at age 100. We could not attend the funeral due to COVID, so Fred, Molica and I decided to go back last September to take care mom’s stuff and got her condo ready for sale. During the first two weeks of quarantine, every morning, Fred would serve us his famous, meticulously brewed coffees, he even brought the coffee beans from the States. Each day, Fred and Molica would have several zoom meetings of worship and prayers with the homecoming group. In his leisure time, he would practice his calligraphy. Most of the time he would help cleaning, went through all the drawers and cabinets, he called this “treasure hunt project”. Then he would categorize and lay out items in the counters. At the end of quarantine, we would call our relatives and friend to come picking up their treasures in memory of our parents. That was the most memorable month that I spent with Fred. He would share his missions and visions of homecoming program. His character has impact me greatly, he uses his life to change and mold other’s life. Indeed, dear brother, you have fought a good fight, kept a good faith, we will follow your footsteps and legacy to accomplish your unfinished works on earth. Rest In Peace, we will meet again in heaven! Love, Theresa
