Parable of the Plumeria

Their Mission Accomplished!

Nolan and Sharon Taggart, our friends from Homedale,
 having recently returned from a mission to Alabama,
 came for a week to visit and relax. 

We went to the Ho'omaluhia Botanical Gardens in Kaneohe. The name means 'peaceful refuge' and is 400 acres in size. Elder Cameron and Taggarts walked around and enjoyed the lake, flowers, plants, and trees from different regions of the world.

Since I am still recovering from turning sixty, (lung infection) I opted to stay at the main buildings and conserve my energy. I was innocently wandering around and look what I found...a room full of sewing machines and women. They are a quilting guild and the leader is from Boise. They meet once a month at the gardens and make quilts for many who need them. Hospitals, cancer patients, nursing homes, homeless, etc.. We shared humanitarian ideas and had a wonderful time visiting.

 Three Tables, at sunset. Our favorite snorkeling spot.

Since Nolan and Sharon have served a mission,
 our busy Sunday was no surprise to them. 

YSA Branch Council, after our other meetings. 

Look how good they look taking a nap during the meeting. 

Nolan, entertaining our kids, after his snooze. 

Laie Point

Yes, that is Sherri Dew in the middle. She came to the Visitors Center for a special fireside to meet with the missionaries who serve there. Her message was: "Don't worry about perfection. Perfection will be a gift from God. Worry about progress. Our spirits want to progress. As we have questions about gospel principles and become seekers of truth, our testimonies will increase."

Beautiful, North Shore, sunset.

Aloha