Because we are senior Missionaries we have privileges that young missionaries do not have. We are allowed to have visitors. Because we are in Hawaii, we have had quite a lot of company; which we love. It makes being away from home not so painful. Our last bunch of visitors came in June and July. Becky, Rick and the girls came in June. The girls had a lot of fun on the beaches (they counted 12 of them), making lie's for their hair, cracking kukui haole (nuts) shopping at the swap meet, going to the Seaworld, to the PCC and eating at some of our favorite places; like the Grass Skirt and Surf N Tacos. The Temple grounds were also a favorite.They got to see the big Turtles at Turtle Beach.
Connie and Charles Evans came when the Temple was closed for two weeks in July. We were able to go to the Big Island of Hawaii in Kona. There we traveled around the Volcanic areas, saw the Black Sand Beaches and visited the Kona Temple.
Just in case everyone thinks we are just here on vacation, we do live a Missionary life. As you can see, we study the Scriptures, give talks in church, cook and clean together, and work in the Temple everyday it is open except we do have every other Saturday off. Our shifts are from 5:30 AM to 1 PM. or from 2:PM until 9 PM. We trade every other week. I even have a new Mu Mu Temple dress I received for Mothers Day.These Lie's were given to us when we talked in church. It is tradition here to give Lie's for about every occasion. We get involved with the Ward functions as much as possible and with neighbors. We spent the 4th of July at Helen and Charles Goo's home. They have a neighborhood celebration with a kids round the block parade, barbeque, and a patriotic program. Charles Goo was the flag bearer. Sister Emma Ernestberg was the Organist. She is quite well known for her playing around here.We go to Church on Sunday, try to check on the family members and even got involved with the Ward Camp out which is held on Hukilau Beach.for a week. They had a Hukilau [which is net fishing) with the whole ward, a couple of talent shows; one in which Grandpa recited a poem. Grandpa has been hiking with the neighbor Perry and President Workman and played golf with the neighbors. We have some wonderful experiences in the Temple. We work with people from other Islands, mainly the Martial Islands. These Islands are about 2500 miles away. The Saints come at great sacrifice. Some of the outer Islands have to take a boat, when one comes through, and may have to stay for several months before they fly to Hawaii. When they come they stay for 4 days and spend the time being sealed to their families and then doing as much work for their ancestors as they can before they fly home. They may never get another chance to come to the Temple. Most don't speak English, and some have a hard time reading. We do their sessions in their own language and some times have to wear the headsets.President Monson said in a conference that 80% of the people now live within 200 miles from a Temple. We are in the 20% bracket. These people fly about 2500 miles. They are helped by donations from church members. Some of the Sacrifices that they make make us realize how much we have to be thankful for. We are truly blessed for the opportunity we have had to service in this Laie Temple Mission.
Connie and Charles Evans came when the Temple was closed for two weeks in July. We were able to go to the Big Island of Hawaii in Kona. There we traveled around the Volcanic areas, saw the Black Sand Beaches and visited the Kona Temple.
Just in case everyone thinks we are just here on vacation, we do live a Missionary life. As you can see, we study the Scriptures, give talks in church, cook and clean together, and work in the Temple everyday it is open except we do have every other Saturday off. Our shifts are from 5:30 AM to 1 PM. or from 2:PM until 9 PM. We trade every other week. I even have a new Mu Mu Temple dress I received for Mothers Day.These Lie's were given to us when we talked in church. It is tradition here to give Lie's for about every occasion. We get involved with the Ward functions as much as possible and with neighbors. We spent the 4th of July at Helen and Charles Goo's home. They have a neighborhood celebration with a kids round the block parade, barbeque, and a patriotic program. Charles Goo was the flag bearer. Sister Emma Ernestberg was the Organist. She is quite well known for her playing around here.We go to Church on Sunday, try to check on the family members and even got involved with the Ward Camp out which is held on Hukilau Beach.for a week. They had a Hukilau [which is net fishing) with the whole ward, a couple of talent shows; one in which Grandpa recited a poem. Grandpa has been hiking with the neighbor Perry and President Workman and played golf with the neighbors. We have some wonderful experiences in the Temple. We work with people from other Islands, mainly the Martial Islands. These Islands are about 2500 miles away. The Saints come at great sacrifice. Some of the outer Islands have to take a boat, when one comes through, and may have to stay for several months before they fly to Hawaii. When they come they stay for 4 days and spend the time being sealed to their families and then doing as much work for their ancestors as they can before they fly home. They may never get another chance to come to the Temple. Most don't speak English, and some have a hard time reading. We do their sessions in their own language and some times have to wear the headsets.President Monson said in a conference that 80% of the people now live within 200 miles from a Temple. We are in the 20% bracket. These people fly about 2500 miles. They are helped by donations from church members. Some of the Sacrifices that they make make us realize how much we have to be thankful for. We are truly blessed for the opportunity we have had to service in this Laie Temple Mission.
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