Back to Tarawa

[Lizzie has been transferred this week back to Tarawa and has been assigned to be the Sister Training Leader. Devin (her little brother) is doing his Eagle Scout project and collecting white shirts and ties for the priesthood brethren on the island.]

Flight was good, but we had two nights with no sleep because of the flights that were scheduled in the weeee hours of the morning..but thanks to the goodness of God, I was not even tired..can you believe that? He has given me strength.

I'm glad President and Sister Weir approved of the Eagle project. Please send as many shirts as you can..because a lot of the island Elders here only have a couple of shirts too -- we need them mostly for missionaries as well as investigators and diligent ward members. I'm so excited for you guys! BEautiful idea. I'm truly grateful.

As far as the sister missionaries we have 10 sisters on Tarawa and 2 on Kirimati so a total of 12.  Mom - if you could see these people -- these sisters -- what they sacrfice to go on a mission -- how much they trust the Lord -- man, it is inspiring! Anything that you think they could use would be helpful - simple things like bobby pins, or nail clippers or lotion. Don't worry about good brands of anything -- brands don't exist here...cause there is usually only one brand of something. 

The beauty of giving gifts to these sisters is that it is not just going to the sisters -- because when you give an islander a gift...it goes to the whole island..I guarentee the sisters will give to their investigators, to their family..they are so sweet to share..so just know by helping the sisters, you are helping Kiribati be a better place.

I'm really grateful to be in my old area...six months later..to see the recent converts staying faithful means more than anything to me!! 

I am working on obedience - exact obedience!! I know that the most important thing to do is put the Lord first! I know I cannot build my life upon anything but the rock of our Redeemer.

I love my family with all my heart and I love this work!!!!!!!
your girl,
Liz