October 27th

Relief Society Sister's create journal covers for conference notes, Rotary Club Eye Surgeons
 and Optometrists visit Taveuni,Elders having way to much fun....

Somosomo Branch meets in the largest building in Taveuni, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Chapel. It is the largest Branch in Taveuni.

The sisters meet one evening each month to make, bake or enjoy an evening of enrichment together so they can learn ideas to become better homemakers.

Sister Singh is our volunteer instructor for this evening.

The sisters choose pieces of fabric from a box of saved fabric leftovers.

Sister Singh demonstrates.

Little ones can come watch too!

Everyone has a good time learning together.

A Final product is completed!

Yes, Sister Vermeeren's first snorkel outing.

Preparing for Qeleni Primary presentation. So beautiful!!!

The Fiji Flag fly's in our home .

This is the decorative walk up to our house.

What a Blessing for the people of Taveuni!

The Rotary Club has come to Taveuni with Eye Surgeons and optometrists.They come every second year to perform surgeries. We were told of a little four year old boy who was blind from birth was able to see after his surgery.

They performed 160 Cataract and Pterygium surgeries.

This is Michael Prasaud . He is originally from Labasa. He puts together several specialists from around the world to come to Taveuni. 

The Rotary Club pays their way over and they volunteer their services.

Their is a surgical suite in Taveuni's little hospital that is used only when volunteer Doctors  come.

We came very early in the morning, People were already arriving.

Eye examinations were also performed.

and recorded.

Portable equipment was used.

This is a male nurse....

School children also came.

While we were there a pickup truck made a delivery to the mortuary.

Elder Vermeeren did a little photo shoot with the Elders.....

Elder Jonutz and Elder Barnaby.

Elder Tera and Elder Sarufa.

Goofing  around...

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Supporting the District Leader...

Elder Noble takes a selfie....

Really?

Lunch...Burger and Fries!

Elder Barnaby ...

Elder Sarufa.....

Elder Brown....

Elder Tera...

Elder Jonutz.....

Having Fun in Taveuni!!!!

Oct 23

"Taveuni Island Rocks."..Actually it is built on Volcanic rock.

Note the little red blossoms in the tree.

The children are waiting for the bus. The bus picks them up between 6:15 and 6:30 every morning for school. 

As soon as they see my camera they run over to get in a photograph , then they say vinaka or thank you .

These workers are about 30 feet up on a scaffold . They we eager to be photographed. 

Elder Noble teaches us about Pride!

Elder Tera checks out "Preach my Gospel" a wonderful book that helps him teach others about our Saviour,  Jesus Christ.

Elder Tera and Elder Brown.

Elder Jonutz and Elder Barnaby doing a role play..

Elder Noble and Elder Brown.

A sale Day for Diwali, a holiday coming up for the  Hindi people.. 

A very  large Fish coming to market. 

The fish are weighed as they are brought in.

Elder Sarufa and Elder Tera help with a pick up on the Cargo Boat. We run into a member on the passenger area of the boat, Wayman Whippy from another  Island.

Elder Sarufa and Elder Tera.

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This lady runs a market and a souvenir shop . She is being taught by the Elders.

This little fellow is feeding the chickens.

Smiling happy children posing in front of their home.

Love one another, as Jesus Loves you. Try to show kindness in all that you do!

Pinapples are so yummy here. When they are ripe , they are so juicy!

This sister and her family are learning about the gospel of Jesus Christ. 

This is Jazza she is 11 years old. She is an awesome tree climber!

Her brother Tomo loves the Elders coming to visit. 

He hangs from the tree branches, to have his photo taken.

Elder Tera has skills.

Every school has uniforms in their colours. the children always look clean and neat,.Most do not have indoor plumbing or running water. 

Elder Vermeeren helps with a clothes line .

Mom shows off her New Baby .

This is the shower for the Villagers who live close by.

This is a Fijian hedge ...

This tree is also common is Australia and New Zealand.

A reward for passing their flat inspection. The Elders must keep their Flats clean . Elder Vermeeren did inspections today. Cleanliness is next to Godliness!!!

Elder Brown locks the gate so cattle do not leave the area.

Elder Brown and Elder Noble enjoy the families in Navakawa Village.

The Alafi family are a wonderful Family. President Alafi is  helping us distribute water barrels to everyone in Vuna.  This is his Daughter and Grandchild.

This is Sister Alafi. She always teases that she has white blood because she is so eager to make improvements and get things done .

Most pigs just run free , This one may be waiting to go to market.

Waiting for the school bus , playing cards.

These birds seemed to have a game going on. They would pin one bird down , them let him up again.

Elder Barnaby and Elder Jonutz pass inspection.

Elder Vermeeren finds a new friend.

Elder Jonas and Barnaby setting up an appointment.

Little Angela is number nine baby. Her mom went to Suva to have her.

Elder Jonutz and Elder Barnaby teaching from The Book of Mormon, another witness of Jesus Christ. They teach from  both the Bible and The book of Mormon, as they compliment each other, providing more clarity.

Baby Angela checks out two of her brothers. She is so cute!

Another Family welcome their new little boy!  That makes three Boys.