Good News, and Bad News. Nov. 2, 2018


I got to Fiji all safe and was able to place a Book of Mormon that night in Fijian. However; the bad news. it's actually super cool news but I know it will freak you out. I got my first area in a place called Rabi. Here's the catch, it is way in the bush! We only have two hours of electricity a night, so thank you dad for all my solar stuff. Water usually, but we don't have a washer so by hand and usually we shower in the ocean... Oh and one last thing they don't speak Fijian! They speak Kirabati. which is ridiculously difficult and usually elders stay on for 6 or more months. I know I can do it! The Lord will qualify me.

 Oh and the bad news since it is way in the bush I can only email once maybe twice a transfer. But remember! I'm  safe because I will keep the rules! Prayers are always needed especially now. Please let friends and extended family know I'm safe and don't worry! Plus my homecoming talk will be lit as mess! three languages! 

The flight was great I slept the whole time. I haven't even got to my area. We took an 18 hour boat ride and we still have a three hour bus ride and a 45 minute boat ride in the near future! I knew I watched "Other Side of Heaven" too much because now I'm living it! 

 I love you guys so much and I'll be on for a little bit if you want to talk. Be safe and I'm praying for you! love you all to Rabi and back!



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