outter islands don't even have internet..and elders and sisters go without email for five or six months not talking to anyone! So I feel grateful that we get as much time to talk as we do!
Transfers are in: Sister B is headed back, and Sister Alafoki (my second companion) is coming to Kiritimati Island..which means my first three companions..I have again had (in order) for the second time! Sister McD, Sister Lavulavu, and now Sister Alafoki! Hahaha!
I'm doing so well, working our heads off to get our investigators ready for their baptismal dates: June 14.....BIG DAY!!
Just for further notice..I live literally RIGHT next to the senior couple here..I can hear them doing their laundry..THAT CLOSE. President and Sister Anderson (He is in the Mission Presidency) so if you ever don't hear from me, you can email them..most likely their internet is down too..but it's an option.
Sister Cassita is a sweetheart. I was so so so happy when she came to Kiritimati..the joy of my whole week! As I am approaching my 11 month mark tomorrow..I'm just weeks away from hitting one year on a mission...wow. Time flies when you are working..doesn't it?
In the Kiribati culture you celebrate only two birthdays..your first birthday, and your 21st...you celebrate your first birthday because you are still alive..a lot of deaths occur under the age of one because of the living circumstances..and I am feeling about the same way. I have almost survived one year..that has need to celebrate I'd say!! ..haha...21 is when you are "an adult" so most people here still think of me as a "youth" ..but hey, good thing the gospel is true no matter how old I am.
Sure missing you guys...But so so SO grateful to be here.
love you!
lil liz
(Nurse Cassita visited Lizzie's island last week. She sent the following message & pictures)
Mauri Mauri,
Your daughter is doing wonderful. I was sent to visit Kiritimati Island to check out the hospital and make some contacts with the medical personnel there. It was a successful trip. I also was able to treat another missionary.
But the best part of the trip was seeing your daughter. I know that I'm her nurse and senior but she has lifted me in a time of great need and now when I see her my spirit is recharged. This is one of the hardest missions in the world. Your daughter is no doubt one amazing Stripling Warrior! You can be sure of that.
Here are some photos that I took while visiting. Their island doesn't always have great service for the internet or phone service. It's wild out here but I love it!
Have a wonderful day!
Love,
Sister Cassita
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