old friends :)

After a couple of weeks in New Zealand, one of my favorite missionaries of all times that I served with contacted me on facebook and told me that he would soon move to New Zealand for work. I was happy, but not as happy as I was when it actually became real and I saw him for the first time in almost two years :) Meet my friend Elder Kuliha'apai.. or should I say, Roger

We had heaps of fun together. We just lived the ysa life hard out and went to dances, had scripture study, visited members, hung out, visited our old friends, had long talks, laughed, cried.. and teh fun things you could do with your best friend once you have all the time in the world. it was a blast. I am so grateful we were able to reconnect and bond :)

ofa atu e. 

In my 1st area of Beautiful Otahuhu, lives one of my all time favorite families. As yound missionaries the Pauli Family completley took us under their wings and took care of us. We loved them so mucha nd they loved us. Pauli's neice Christine came to live with them while we were serving back in 2012 and we taught and baptized ehr. She was so shy and timid. Seeing how much she has grown as a beautiful yound woman is so humbling. I love this family with all of my heart!

Pauli Family

Sister Tonumaipe'a and Sister Kamaleti, who I previously met at the Provo MTC

Two beautiful Sisters from Samoa, we had a great p-day w/them :)

One of my besties Morgan returned with honor from teh Samoa Apia mission :)We had heaps of fun with him before we left (Ssiter Phillips and I)

Our old friend Goldie from Mangere. His dad would bring us a box of braed each Wednesday night when we were serving in Mangere Bridge. Really kept us going sometimes :)

Life is so beautiful! I loved reconnecting with so many loved ones!