A beautiful day for a homecoming for my brother Elder Henry Elu. Many family and friends came to my home ward in Kahuku to be a part of my brothers Homecoming services. The night before we got many thing ready for his eating, since there is usually a big food celebration for the returnee. My Dad, my brother Henry and my husband Mika helped out the BarB-Q. Other family member brought sides and Dessert. It was fun to see many old friends and family at church and at my grandma's house. Catching up and talking stories brought so much joy for me and for my family. I introduced my husband to my guy cousins which was a bit intimidating for him, but they were cool with him. I'm thankful and grateful to everyone who came out to support my brother and my family on this wonderful moment.
To my brother Henry,
I just want to tell how much I'm so proud of you and everything you been through on your mission to serve the Lord but to the people of Honduras/Belize. They needed you and you were there at that specific moment to help them come unto the Lord and find peace in their lives. I know it wasn't easy but you tough it out and did your best to serve with diligence and heart. Bro, whatever your life may bring, i hope you continue to stay close to the Lord and be humble in all things. Don't let your anger get the best of you. Strengthen your Priesthood and Testimony of Jesus Christ daily. I know you will always be a light and a comfort to those who are around you. I love you bro and I'm happy to be your little sister. Thank you for your honorable service.

Love ya,
Nini

My twin brother is finally home from his 2 year mission in San Pedro Honduras/Belize in South America. It's been crazy to see his transformation from leaving home 260 pounds and thick like a gorilla and coming home weighing 125 and looking like a starving boy in Africa! No matter where we go or live, if my mom needs to find us she will like a secret service woman or the F.B.I. Anyways, that's just one of many things my mom can do and she can work miracles for her children. She's an amazing woman. But enough about that, this is about my twin brother homecoming. I'm glad that I was able to see him arrive from the airport and spend some time with him before I head back to Utah. We had a homecoming party and celebration for him. Hearing him speak Spanish to my Dad was pretty neat. My grandpa Vaine was very happy to see his favorite grandson. As weak as my grandpa was, he waited all day and night for my brother to come home safely. He even gave him the biggest hug and telling him how much he's happy that my brother served the Lord well and is home safely. It's a bless for my family and I because he is the first in my little family to go on a mission. So giving yourself to the Lord in Service is a great honor. We felt the blessing when was serving and with that I'm forever grateful for my brother in doing the right thing. I pray one day that my husband Mika and I could serve a couple mission since neither one of us served a mission when we were single. I know the Lord has other plans for me. These past 2 weeks in Hawaii was fun and interesting, but it was totally worth it. I'm glad that I went home for this special occasion.