(Having a Jam session with a few leaders and YSA and it was fun)
This was Mika and I first time teaching a workshop with the YSA in our stake about culture or heritage class. It was assigned to us when we first received the call to be in the Stake YSA committee. To be honest it was nerve racking for Mika and I, because we are not culture driven so it was a learning process for us. A bit stressful but we got through the first hump of this calling. As a result, we got a good turn out. Many came in and out of class, because this is during their open gym. Now the YSA had a good time, they told us they are looking forward to meeting with us next week. Thank you Lord for guiding and blessing us throughout this tough few weeks. I pray that you will help Mika and I to put together what you will have us do to be a light and strength with the YSA and SA in our stake. Praise be thy name forever!!
They're finally married! Congratulations to Henry and Shela for making their union legit with the Lord. Watching their sealing unfold was beautiful and filled with the Holy Spirit. I saw my mom's countenance around my brother and it was a teary moment for me. I love these two and can't wait to see them grow together in love and strength. Best day for all of us as a family.
Malo Tau lava famili!
Update: Still here in Pea/Haateiho. New companion Elder Poteki who is from Tonga! It's kinda crazy cause I've been out a little less than 2 months, I'm already training, and president just asked me to be district leader! So busy, busy but I love the work. Definitely hard but hard is good. I've reflected so much on this talk from Stanly G. Ellis "Do we trust him? HARD IS GOOD. I absolutely love this talk.
It has been raining hard lately. Yesterday was the first Sunday it's rained here, we almost skipped church cause my companion didn't want to walk in the rain and its a 30 min walk to the chapel. I refused to stay home and knew we had to go to church. We ended up teaching 2 people (that's the first time I've taught on a Sunday) one girl was very interested asking questions and we will be teaching her again this week!
I like to look at it like this analogy
Family, we may question or complain to God when we are in a storm walking throughout it. I promise there is a reason he has us walk through storms.
Congrats to my twin brother, Henry and his bride, Shela on their new journey together. They had a simple and beautiful reception for family and friends in Ferron, Utah, where Shela grew up. A few of our family drove the 2 1/2 hour drive to support him. I am so glad to have meet her family from Holland and a few places around the nation. I am happy that my brother found the woman who will forever make him happy and an amazing man that he is. Luve you two!