Faka Lofa Lahi Atu

Within the first week or two upon returning abck to teh beautiful Aotearoa; I had the cahnce to reunite with my dear MTC companion Sister Tiakia :) We had some super amazing fun times a the MTC as full time missionaries. I had missed her so much and we had a blast!

One of the most incredible blessings I was able to witness was being reunited with my Niuean Brother, Siligi.

Siligi was one of our very first investigators. He changed our lives. (Sister Phillips and I) He is still going super strong in the gospel. While visiting the Niuean ward I was blessed to hear him speak in sacrament. He is so powerful. It brought me to tears. I know that I was blessed to be His sister. <3

While in New Zealand; I was blessed to board at one of my favorite family's homes.

Famili Lehapoto

Paulo age 5

Etuate 5 months

Seleti and Lata

While serving in the Waterview area as a full time missionary. The Lehapoto Famili really took us under their wing. They cared for us, the nurtured us. They fed us. They cried with us when times were hard. They laughed with us. They found people for us to teach. They were the closest thing we had to family. And I will ever be grateful to them. I love them so much.

The opportunity to be an MTC instructor has blessed my life. I was able to meet so many amazing missionaries who truly helped me to experience a deeper sence of humility. As we give of ourselves in service we are better enabled to know Christ better. He is the perfect example of love and service. Having the opportunity to be in New Zealand and still teaching these principles even after my mission has increased my ability to love. It has motivated me to try harder. I am grateful for the lessons this experience has provided me with. At the end of the day God teaches us a little more about our selves and somehow; we are able to understand a little more about His children.