Jan. 4, 2010

It's beautiful in Paradise.  More like perfect.  We are serving at the Employment Resource Center at this writing, but we have a lot of time on our hands as we are commited to being here, just in case, someone needs our help.  We can help a little, but they need to make some effort, as well.  We had a great Sabbath yesterday, attending Fast Meetings in three wards.  The first ward we attended in Laie, had three baby blessings, so it was full.  And they had time for 7 testimonies.  The next ward in Hau'ula was also fully packed, and 11 inspiring testimonies were born, including a shout out for a 16 year old girl who had read the Book of Mormon straight through since Thanksgiving.  The last ward we attended was the Singles ward, Laie North 10th Ward.  Very few were in the congregation, like maybe 50, and there were 16 testimonies shared.  What a delightful day filled with the Spirit.  We are so blessed.  We feel the "aloha" here in everyone we see.