Cassandra's Baptism
Baptism the first week we were in Hilo!
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Inspecting Missionary Pads
One of our responsibilities is to inspect the pads of the 16 missionaries in our district every 6 weeks. They all passed inspection, especially Sister Tailier and Sister Talbot.
"Aunty Mary's" Funeral
Here are pictures from the second funeral we attended our first week in Hilo. Instead of "Brother" and "Sister" older people are called "Aunty" and "Uncle." The funerals are actually glorified luaus with live music and elaborate smorgasbords. They serve food before the services and after. Floral arrangements made from tea leaves out of family members' homes. Hula entertainment Sister Hendrickson and Aunty Bev Ohuna Wreaths handmade by Relief Society President, Sister Viena Aunty Gayle and Aunty Bev
Home Away From Home
May 13, 2018 Our first day and first Sunday in Hilo; also Mother's Day. Here is a picture of our front yard and house. I'm wearing the fragrant plumeria lay given to me by Elder and Sister Hendrickson (Martha and Ivan) upon arriving.
Missionary Training Center Experience
We completed five days of training at the Mission Training Center in Provo, Utah. The experience was delightful. Our "district" with our teacher Sister Krebs Our "district" with Sister Christensen One of the paintings in our room. Another painting in our room. One of the beautiful murals in the new MTC building:
