Sister Danielle Heath: We were walking....forever walking!

July 31, 2017

So this last week we went to Lanikai Pillbox again with the Elders...it was nice weather, not hot and windy like the last time. But once again the Elders just kind of left us in the dust on the way up and the way down. We also were able to go to Boots and Kimo which is a really popular restaurant. They are famous for their pancakes with Macadamia Nut sauce. So we got banana panckes with the sauce and an omelet because Sister Tailleur said the omelets are good too. And she wasn't lying...it was really good. I don't think I've ever eaten something so fast...haha oops! We also went to Lanikai Juice and got a Pitaya bowl which was super good!

This week has been interesting as I mentioned we are running low on miles so we are walking more. And this was probably the work week to walk...this week has been the most humid and hot this summer! But we made it through and our love for our car has continually grown...haha

This week we weren't able to meet too many people sadly but one gentleman was outside in his yard with two puppies so we started talking to him. It sounded like where he was living the family actually took him in and he helps with their child that needs constant medical attention. He was really kind. It was interesting because he didn't know much about religion and at first and he didn't seem to know about God. So that was kind of a first for me but we were able to share that there is a God and He is our loving Heavenly Father. We invited him to church and the fireside we are having this week about the Book of Mormon. We were able to pray with him as well.

Another lady that was a former investigator we called a few months ago to see if she wanted to meet with us. But she was just heading out on a vacation so she said she would call us when she got back but she never did. We called her and she was super nice. We were able to set up an appointment so that was a blessing. So we will see how that goes this week.

We were also able to help with the house again and we were there for several hours this time. It flew by...the family is so nice as well as the other workers. And a lot of the floor was put in which was cool to see. Everything in the kitchen was gone as well except for the hood that goes over the stove and that was a hazard. There were many close calls. Sis. Tailleur and I both hit once...haha

This week is transfers and I am staying and Sister Tailleur is leaving to serve at Pearl Harbor hickam. We drive to the tabernacle tomorrow to meet our new companions. I'm a little nervous to take over the area because I don't want to screw things up. But things will work out.

We spoke in Church because here every 5th Sunday is Missionary Sunday so we spoke on member missionary work. It went really well and I hope the members can now see how important they are to this work. We also sang Aloha Oe to Sister Tailleur which was sad and everyone came and said their goodbyes.

I know this gospel is such a blessing when we follow the counsel we are given and as we share it with others. And I know that the only way the work can progress as much as it needs to if we have the help of others. We need members to help us find people to teach and help fellowship. We can't do the work on our own. Those that are brought in by members are way more likely to stay active in the church because they have constant support.

Love,

Sister Heath