Iaorana tatou pauroa!

Na- is officially a member! Woohoo! Her baptism was Saturday morning, it was absolutely perfect! Her dad and brother came to support her, as well as lots of members. Two sisters in the ward gave the talks, and Frère H- did the baptism (as my companion described it, the most graceful and professional dip ever.) Then we sang for her, all 14 of us missionaries - our whole zone, plus Soeur Je- and her companion, with Soeur Me- on the violin: "Lead, Kindly Light." Then Na- bore her testimony, which was super powerful. It was raining really hard, but then it stopped all suddenly and dramatically right as she finished by saying "I know the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is true." And then there was a sweet moment after as her dad (not a member) hugged her. He came to church yesterday for her confirmation and stayed the whole three hours. We hope to maybe teach him too one day.

On Saturday we also had the opportunity to go back to Mahaiatea for the baptism of Sh-, an investigator that I knew. I didn't teach her extensively, but we were friends with her because her dad is a convert and she always came to our regular family home evenings. We were really surprised when we found out she would be baptized! She was pretty much against the Church and Joseph Smith. But hearts can change! Miracles can happen Plus, it was nice to see everyone again. We picked up Soeur Lu- on our way. It was a real party ;)

That's the most important parts of our week! Things are moving along. I've got to go pick my classes for next semester now. Yikes! Less than three months left, can you believe it? Hoping that these will be the best three months of my mission yet.

Love you all!

D&C 112:10 "Be thou humble, and the Lord thy God will lead thee by the hand and give thee answer to thy prayers"

Soeur Ladd