Aloha 6/26/13

Aloha,

We tried a new assignment on Wednesday.   We helped make calls to find housing for the missionaries.  We didn't get any call backs, but talked to several management groups.  We will have an influx of missionaries soon needing housing.

We had a beautiful day in the temple on Thursday and afterwards had dinner w/ Sisters' Tisdel and Fielding at... of course, The Kahuku Grill. Always yummy coconut shrimp.

Friday we held a baptism in the Tongan Branch for Sione "Lolo" Vakauta and President Fine baptized him.  Afterwards, the Branch met together for a potluck dinner.   The weather was beautiful so we ate outdoors.

My son-in-law Matt sent me some pictures of my grand-daughter Zoe who performed in "Annie" as Molly.   She is also imitating Miss Hanigan in one scene.  She took a drama class at Utah Valley College and then put on the play for the parents.

Aloha 6/19/13

Aloha,

What a special week we have had in our mission.  On the 12th we held a Tri-Zone Conference in the Honolulu tabernacle.  The Zones in attendance were:  Honolulu, Hon-West, Waipahu, and Makakilo.  We took a picture after dinner w/ all in attendance.  Check out that front row with all the Seniors and their companions!!!   We also took a picture of the Daltons, the 2 Elders serving in the Tongan Branch (Elders Green & Gardner) and the M&M Sisters.  Sis. Dalton stated her great-grandfather helped purchase and dedicate the sight where the tabernacle stands today.  What a legacy.

The day was quite emotional knowing it was our last Conference w/ President and Sister Dalton.   Pres. Dalton talked about "Vision 200" and that it was looking good to have 200 converts for the month of June.  The new mission President and his wife will be arriving on June 29th.  It is Pres. Warner and his wife.  It will be exciting to meet them.

Aloha 6/12/13

Aloha,

The weeks are speeding by so quickly.  I got a cute picture of my grandson, Josh in his Scout uniform headed to camp from June 4-8th.   Have fun and get lots of merit badges.

Wednesday, we went visiting with Sis. Rowland from Waianae 1st Ward.   We were able to visit several sisters and after grabbing a Jamba juice, I met Sis McGiven and Sis Rowland for salad at the Pizza Hut.  She is so good about visiting each week.

Of course, we attended the temple on Thursday and we always have a special day feeling the wonderful spirit in the Temple.

Friday, we had our District Meeting in Makakilo and we were able to see all the changes that were made to our Zone.   We focused on making sure the LA were contacted and to continue to do as Dan Brown did on his mission.   Laser focus and work hard and have fun.  

Aloha 6/5/13

Aloha,

This week we had birthdays and graduations.  My grandson, Josh turned a teenager on the 28th.  My son-in-law, Mark Cato's birthday was the 30th. My grandson, Chris Scafani, who is Mark's son, graduated on the 30th and my other grandson, Alex Morris graduated on Sunday the 2nd.  Alex is Brian's son and is pictured with his brothers Andrew, Chris and Danny. Yeah!  Congratulations.