We have arrived!
Senior couples from North Fiji Islands.
Former President of the Fiji Mission and Past Fiji Temple President, President Wooley and his wife.
A special whale tooth presentation
President Eyring arrives.
This is one of the musical numbers for President Eyring.
He was so kind and grateful to be here.
This is us with Sister Maiwiriwiri, President Maiwiriwiri's mom.
We were taken out to lunch in Suva.
Waiting for President Eyring.
A hand painted Sulu made by a man with seven children. Yes we bought one!
A very small group of people were present. We were so grateful to have the people who picked us up at the airport invite us.
Preparations were in place. This is where he was to sit. The had Fiji water set out for the official party.
We helped bag cookies for the Missionary fireside.
Here comes Elder Debaltzo and Elder Vitiaria.
Elder Fong and Elder Afatasi are happy to see Elder Vermeeren.
We Love our Taveuni Missionaries. We saw many that served on our Island. We Love All the Missionaries.
Seniors Too!
Hey! My Cousin Terri Wolsey Olsen and her husband are serving in the Temple Presidency!
Elder Noble and Elder Makavaha are here too!
We are waiting for President Eyring to arrive, we took a group photo with him.
This Elder is from Toronto Canada . He is in my sister Kelly's ward!
On the bus to the Cultural Event.
The venue changed to an indoor arena as the weather was taking a crazy turn.
Our youth from Taveuni are to be in the Vanuata dance.
Our youth are very excited!
Everyone is taking their places.
Armani was just baptized last Saturday!
Seta looks great!
President Pierson , an area seventy .
President Eyring.
The cultural event began an hour early , at a different venue, and was cut short as government officials announced that Cyclone Winston was moving to Suva area.
We hurried onto buses to return to our hotels. The rain was pouring down.
The waves and really picked up ...
Our hotel was beginning to get water into the lobby.
Soon sandbags were in place. A loud noise night. We were curfew from 8:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. in our rooms. Electricity when out. No food services.
Miraculously we were able to get through the police Barriers to attend the Temple Rededication. A story in it's self!
Back at our hotel a wonderful blessing of a yummy dip that provided a feast for the Senior couples.
President Clifford Nielson and his wife.
The youth were taken by bus to the areas they were staying in.
The winds continued to pick up.
The cyclone hit Suva about 12:00 midnight!
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