February 27/28, 2012

The Elders on a clean up project

Love those yellow vests

Elder Rowe and his companion - They're a lot more soaked than they look

Dear Whanau,

Kia Ora, Tena Korou

It's been a most marvelous week of course in the Palmerston North. I'll try not to repeat myself, considering I wrote halfway through the week.

On Tuesday we had our conference and interviews with President and Sister Kezerian. It's always a treat to be able to learn, especially from your Mission President. I gained a lot about the importance of studying and techniqes in doing so, as well as sharing the Gospel in 30 seconds to someone on an elevator (not that we're ever in that situation, but a matter of letting people know who we are and how important the gospel is, as quickly as possible.)

After interviews, Elder Segi and I started our exchange with the Levin elders. Elder Siale from Tonga stayed in Palmy with me and we had a grand ol' time. I've thought for a while that islanders hate the rain, especially getting caught out biking in it, but Elder Siale is much different. On Wednesday we both really wanted to bike because we hate being in the car all day, even though the sky looked like it was just waiting to pour. But we went out and about not minding the light sprinkle that was falling on us. (I decided not to wear my rain jacket because Elder Siale left his in Levin, and it was too hot anyway. But we were fine all day. I was getting wetter from my slight perspiration than the mild precipitation, until right before dinner time, when we finished knocking some doors and the rains came a tumbling down. So it was fun! (See picture for further details on our enjoyment)

Other news of the week is our Stake service project on Saturday. With our yellow Mormon Helping Hands vests (which always seem to attract bees) our stake cleaned up Himitangi beach/town. There's was a pretty good turnout, and almost more people than work needed. (See picture for minimal amount of rubbish bags). Elder Segi kept commenting on how dirty the water looked (compared to Samoa) and I had to keep reminding him that he didn't need to go and get the rubbish that was out at sea. Just kidding, No swimming! Well i gotta go i love you!

I'm staying in palmy!