MELE KALIKIMAKA! (MERRY CHRISTMAS!)

Time is flying by, faster and faster. Is it that we have more to do, or that we are more used to the routine? We have been in Hawai'i for almost 5 months already. I realized the other day that when next Christmas rolls around we'll be packing to go home!

We had a lovely luncheon provided for us at Thanksgiving by a local family that does it every year for lots of people, away from home or without homes. They told us they cooked 365 turkeys this year!

Since then, there have been lots of activities added to our usual schedules. I guess they're hoping we don't get homesick. Or just that we'll have some fun and some spiritual experiences. Musical performances at the Visitors Center every night--we've been to a few--and other opportunities to get together with other missionaries and with coworkers. 

We have talked to some family and friends, with hopes of talking to more over Christmas break. We have 2 days off and are taking a 3rd to celebrate our anniversary. We may do a little sightseeing, depending what's open, or just stay home and do art.

We hope all of you are well and happy, and that you can enjoy the Spirit of Christmas.