Aloha 5/29/13

Aloha!

We had quite a full week.    The 21st was temple day with our zone. 

Happy birthday to daughter Genise on the 22nd, Van on the 23rd, Josh on the 28th, and last but certainly not least my wonderful and handsome rock star son-in-law and the love of my daughter's life Mark on the 30th.  I was able to connect with everyone and wish them a happy day.

The 24th was our temple day.  It was light duty for me, but enjoyable.  We didn't stop to eat and came home and fixed a bite.

On Friday, the 24th we held a baptism for Aloi' Manupule.  His sweet wife, Emerly, was already a member, but many of her family came for the baptism.  President Fine baptized him.  After the baptism the Branch held a dinner and dance for the graduating Seniors, Kazia and Solove.  It was well attended.

On Saturday the 25th, we attended a "Super Saturday" held in the Waianae building.   All the Relief Societies from the Stake were invited.  It was a fun day.  We were put in different groups and attended a variety of classes.  I attended a class where we made covers for our notebook and then a flower making class.  Sis McGiven attended a soap making class and another book cover class.  They also had lei making and a mega mix class.  After the classes we had a nice lunch.

Aloha 5/22/13

Aloha,

This was quite a slow week so I have added some family pictures.  Kevin took his family on a Disney cruise for Mother's Day. Good thing they live in Florida.  Jared got to do something he has always loved... he got to "dress up" as a cowboy for a wedding.  His little family looks so cute.

It was so sad to hear about Sister Monson passing away on Friday.  I know our prophet is really going to miss her companionship.  Our prayers are with him.

Sunday, my cousin Christy Martensen and her three travel companions came for a spaghetti dinner.  It was fun to see her and catch up.  Also, saw her Tuesday at the temple to hand off her purse she left behind on Sunday.

Aloha 5/15/13

Aloha!

I am going to see if I can finally catch up on my blog!  I wanted to say thank you family for having a work detail on the 4th for Mom's pre-birthday celebration. You all did great and it was fun to hear from you.

On the 8th, we had our District meeting in Waianae, but I was still jet lagging and in pain so I stayed home.  They had interviews w/ the President on Tuesday the 7th while I was winging my way back to Oahu.

The 9th was my mother's 93rd birthday and visited w/ her on the phone.  I am inserting my talk that I gave on Mother's Day. Sis McGiven attended the temple and that evening we attended the Tongan Branch "break the fast" and listened to a Tongan brother from SLC discuss Family HIstory.  

Friday, I bit the dust and got my hair cut.

Saturday morning we attended the Stake Seminary breakfast and graduation program.  We had two girls from the Tongan Branch graduating.  Kesia Fifita and Solove Naufahu.  They are such cute girls.

Aloha 5/8/13

Aloha,

Another week of home recovery at the Childs.  Today is May 1st or May Day.  I got my daughter hooked on this special event.  I used to take flowers around to the widows in my old Ward, but I am home bound this year.  Here are pictures of Genise's children and their pretty bouquets that they take to special people. I remember, as a kid, picking dandelions, bachelor buttons and other colorful flowers and doorbell ditching as we left them on the porches of our neighbors'. We have kind of forgotten the traditions of May Day w/ the flowers and the May pole.

This is going to be a short blog because each day was very similar to the previous day. I would get up, pray, eat... if that is what you call it!... soft foods, shower and then study.  I accomplished my goal and finished, "Jesus the Christ" by Talmadge.  What a powerful book.  I would go for a walk before lunch and then have my lunch, a nap and then usually John and Darolyne would be home.

Aloha 5/1/13

Aloha,

Touchdown!  In Las Vegas at midnight April 24th.  I grabbed my bags and headed to EZ Rentals.  I stood in line for 40 minutes and then was told you were supposed to pick up your car yesterday!   Now what????  Right next door was Payless and "yes" they had a car, but of course, the amount would be higher... go figure!   I got me a little compact and headed to the Seven Pointe Hotel and Casino.    Got to bed about 2 am with a wake up call for 9:30 am.  I needed to be in St. George for a Dr. appointment at 2:30 that afternoon.  SO, I was scheduled for surgery NOT gambling.