Happy Thought

Each week in our staff meeting, President Leota has us all share a happy thought.  Last week's happy thought was special...

This is a picture of the first baptism we attended in our Pesega Lua ward last October 16, 2010.  On the right is Sister Nanai with her three sons, standing and kneeling in the front. (Harry,Ofisa and Monte).

And this is the baptism we attended just last week (Oct. 22, 2011).  Brother Nanai has now joined the Church and his oldest son, Monte was able to baptize him!  Two older sons are preparing for baptism as well. And the youngest is waiting to turn eight!

It has been a real joy for me to watch this family becoming a great strength to the ward.  Sister Nanai used to attend my Family History class and there were a couple of times when our spirits just connected with each other.  
 

That was my happy thought for the week!

 Here is a picture of Ruth and her two sons, taken just a few weeks ago at the Primary activity. She was also baptized last year and is the one standing on the left in the first picture.  She, too, is still strong and active.  Her little boys are also active...in and out and over and under...!

As you can see, it took awhile to get the picture!

I am grateful for the wonderful friends we are making in Samoa, especially those in our home ward of Pesega Lua.  They are the best!