Sacrament Meeting in Lihue, Hawaii

Church was so touching today. We almost didn't make it, as we left a little late and forgot the address of the building, so mom and I tried it from memory! We got there at 9:11, but apparently they started late cuz we got there just in time!
We walked into this very unique looking meeting house, white with blue trim. You can tell the cultural hall and class rooms were added on later.

We were welcomed by two sharp looking elders.....I immediately lose it... ok this is ridiculous... what the heck? A missionary shakes my hand and I lose it, thinking of my son, probably doing the same thing right now in Florida. I'm thinking of him alot today anyhow, knowing transfers are coming up and he is hoping for a change, he knows right now if he is involved in transfers, but IF it involves him or his comp, he won't know where until Thursday.

So anyhow, my heart is tender, then it was their Primary Program which was so cute...this small primary of probably 20 children, all dressed very modestly, hair uncombed, but strong in the spirit, doing their best. You can tell alot of their members haven't had the opportunity to go through the temple. A sister was called to be the "Enrichment Leader" (That calling name was changed over a year ago to R.S. Meeting Coordinator), so just little things. The spirit was strong though.

The Chapel was a stand alone building, the overflow was the primary room, which we could tell was also used as a seminary building.... OH YA, I loved this quote that was on the wall.... "Attitudes are contagious, is yours catching?"

Then, after the closing prayer, they asked all of us visitors to stand and all the ward members went up front and sang "Aloha" to us, it was amazing...then the sisters walked around and put a crocheted lei on each of our shoulders with a note that said Welcome to the Lihue Ward. I thought that was so neat for them to take the time and money to give each of us a piece of them, what a selfless act of service.
I was thinking I would send them a big box of yarn with a thank you note when I get home, so they know their efforts are worth it!

PS-Had to share this tender mercy....As I stated above, I've been thinking about Daniel so much today, hoping all is well.....I get home, log in to Facebook to post a picture of church today, and there is a message from Gina, from Starke Florida (she is the member there in his old area that updates me periodically when she runs into Daniel)

So anyhow, here is her message

Elder Tate came to Starke today for our Kailtyn's baptism. He spoke on the Holy Ghost he did an amazing job as usual.. While he was here he informed me that they received transfer calls last night and that he and Elder Huntsman were both being transferred. They are not sure where they are going and will find out on Tuesday. He asked me to Fb you and let you know that he will not be emailing you until Tuesday that will be his P day for the week since that is the day they will be moving... If you need me to get any messages to him let me know.. Take care and enjoy Hawaii I am sooo jealous I wish I was there.

Gina

This just made me cry as I read it.....I needed to know he was ok, and I would have seriously been FREAKING OUT when he email didn't come tomorrow........what a loving Heavenly Father we have.....especially when it's the little things!
And to top it off, Gina was still on FB, so we got to chat for about a 1/2 hour! She is going thru the temple for her first time on Daniel's Bday, Nov. 13th, and being sealed to her siblings and parents! SO EXCITING!