Happy Birthday Elder Grimaud.
Happy Birthday Sister Tupaea.
Yahoo! Ice-cream cake to turn 20!
Our last district photo.
P.E.F. Self Reliance Certificates for our seven graduates.
Somosomo Branch is hosting a farewell party tonight. Hinckley Peterson will be our D.J.
Decorating the Hall.
Sister Tupaea helps decorate.
Sister Fiu and Filomena help with balloons.
The hall quickly fills.
President Cziep shares a message.
Many dear friends join us.
Elder McKee says a few words.
As does Elder Rakatia...
And Elder Ogden.
We are presented with beautiful flower garlands.
By Sister Maiwiriwiri and Sera.
Sister Ranama pays tribute to us.
The fun begins.
In Fiji, a 21st birthday is a very special event. Sister Tupaea wears traditional "coming of age" attire.
Sister Watikini explains the tradition.
Sister Tupaea says a few words.
Then Sister Vermeeren....
Then Elder Vermeeren.
Elder Vermeeren brings up our three most recent Missionaries from Somosomo branch..
Brother Mohammed announces the evening.
Next Sister Tupaea is presented with her Key of Life, by President Ranama.
She wears the key to signify that the door of life is now unlocked for her.
After she cuts her cake, her companion, Sister Fiu gives her a generous piece of cake!
Sister Tupaea is having a difficult time trying to be her usual lady-like self!
Next we are given gifts..
Beautiful sulu of Taveuni, with the Tagomocia flower on them. This is a rare flower that grows only in Taveuni, Fiji!
Sister Maiwiriwiri has painted Tapa cloth for us!
They are beautiful! She knows I adore the beautiful birds and flowers found on Taveuni.
Next we have the honour of handing out graduation certificates to our seven graduates!
Edmon is working in Qamea Island during the week, his father accepts for him.
It is awesome to have all seven graduates qualify for scholarships!
Many of our young men work off the island, the parents are delighted to accept their graduation certificates.
Epeli receives his certificate.
Elder Rakatia and Elder Kintstone.
First they sing God be with you till we meet again.
Emotional moment.....
Then...
Everyone sings the Fijian Farewell song. We were able to make a movie of this. It's unbelievably beautiful.
After the formal part of the evening, everyone comes up to greet us.
Brother Seniloli is a character...
Brother and Sister Maiwiriwiri.
The Koy Family.
We teach the "Chicken Dance"
Our district of missionaries.
A lovely meal of Lovo Chicken is prepared.
Elder Tiafala and Elder Ogden.
Meli Frank and Leilani join us.
Elder Ogden.
Elder Tiafala.
Elder Grimaud.
Then the Mexican hat dance...
Then the Hokey Pokey.
Then Y.M.C.A.
Musical chairs...
Is always a big hit.
Then Sister Vermeeren's debut as a Fijian Dancer.
My Teacher's join me.
Then the hula dancers join in.
A lovely and Fun evening!
Our garlands of fresh flowers smelt amazing!
Our Sweet friend Sister Maiwiriwiri made them. Love this lady!
This Mother and Son have a little shop in Nagara. They sell sulu's,T- shirts, and guitar strings.
Vishel is back to work,just one week after little Anuj was born.
Michael is a electronic genius.
The Sekinabou family and us.
Brother Bitu and Elder Vermeeren.
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