Haamene is Beautiful! Sent March 5th

Everyone who came in with me from the MTC who are still in the same zone!
Man it feels like forever since I have written anything. That being said, not a lot new has happened, so I guess that's about all. Have a great week everyone!

  Na just kidding, I will share a few stories for you all. First off, for the subject line. The first few weeks here it rained everyday, and so I didn't really get to see how beautiful it is here. But now that the sun has decided to come back out, holy cow it is amazing!! The water is so beautiful. It is perfectly clear near the shore, then it is a deep blue further out. I am always just looking out in awe at how amazing it is. But now that I say that, I need to confess that I am really bad at taking picture, so you will need to wait for next week for the proof on that.

   We had our Zone conference last week and it was awesome! I always love those. Just getting to learn from President and Sister Fox is amazing, it always inspires me to be such a better missionary. Also, it was way sweet, all three of my companions so far are in the zone, so we were all chilling together for the Zone conference and Zone P-day. The only problem with serving out here, is if you leave something at the Zone conference, for example, your Preach my Gospel and notebook, by the time you realize you don't have it, you are on another island and it is not that easy to get back. Still not super sure how we are gonna figure that one out. I'm just hoping someone from Raiatea gets transfered to Tahaa and can bring it with them. We will see.

  I would just like to end with an invitation for everyone! (Wow that sounded like I was in a lesson), go and share the gospel with your friends! The difference between a good sector and a bad sector, in terms of success in missionary works is totally dependant on whether or not the members help with the missionary work. All it takes is bearing a simple testimony or inviting someone to an activity! You are all amazing! Love you all and have a great week!

HOLLY'S NOTE -- Braden had Zone Conference last week and did not have time to send an e-mail.  The photos are from his Zone Conference.

Braden did say,
"Its too bad my pictures won't connect, because there is a certain flower, and on top of Raiatea is the only place in the world where it grows, and we found it and that was way sweet. Have a great week!"



Me and Elder McQuiston blazing a new trail for everyone.

This is our Zone doing the Haka at the top of the hike on the island of Raiatea

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