Today was awesome as was last Sunday! I absolutely love Sundays in Hawaii. Last Sunday was fast and testimony meeting and it was so spiritual. One of the guys on the basketball team, Paul, got confirmed during sacrament meeting and I was so happy. I could not stop thinking about how great it was that another one of God's children were receiving the greatest blessing in the world. I do not even know Paul personally, but was so happy for him. After church last Sunday, we took a nap and then we had our own little FHE. We all bore our testimonies, I gave a little lesson, and it was just really spiritual. I had never done something like that before, but it was so nice. I am just so happy that as friends we are able to do that with one another because for some friends that is awkward. This Sunday is Mother's Day and I was just such a teary-eyed mess. I couldn't stop thinking about how great my mom is and how much I love her to death and how much I want to be like her. Bishop Ellis had a lady come up and speak to us from Cambodia; Nigh's mother. She was so humble and wonderful. Her daughter translated for her and it was such an emotional experience for both of them; I was just crying, crying, crying because the spirit was so strong. I cannot imagine my life without the gospel. It is truly my greatest gem, I cannot believe how blessed I am.
Well, Hawaii has surely been blessed bountifully with rain this last week:) Today it has been down pouring just about all day. It is raining as I speak and the roads are flooded in different places of Laie. It was hilarious getting out of Sister and Elder Haugen's car to go into Courtney's house...There was a puddle about a foot deep where I lost my shoe and then by time I got into the house my entire body was soaked from head to toe! So funny!
Update on the homeless life...I am still homeless, and it isn't any easier. It is extremely tiring and weighing on me, but I am going to stick it out until I go to Washington. I have lots of good people surrounding me that love me and are constantly wanting to help out. So grateful for them, for they truly change my life.
Love always,
Connie Colleen
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