The Invitation

One of my closest girlfriends Gloria went through the Temple and took out her own endownments in the Sacramento Temple! She worked extremely hard over the past year+ to prepare herself mentally, emotionally and spiritually! Whilst, I missed out on the blessing of going through with her and our friends and family - it was a very special moment and day for her and all of us who have seen her grow into who she is today! Gloria has given her all to everyone around her for most of her life and now she gets to give this wonderful gift back to herself!

On Sunday morning in Sacrament meeting a bright Young Women gave a talk on being a Pure Vessel in Christ. She shared her journey to discovering that the key to purifying or cleansing our vessels is Jesus Christ himself. Witnessing her testimony of the things she had just learne and gained a testimony of brought on not only tears, but a renewed hope to purify my own vessel.

Karen Schram then sang a song which lead into the chorus which went "Come unto Me, Come unto Christ..." and for some reason THAT INVITATION to COME UNTO CHRIST felt very personal and direct! There are a few very significant times in my life when I have felt the Lords encircling arms around me bear witness that he is REAL and THERE for me! I was humbled to recognize the enternal and undying love of my Savior, Jesus Christ. My Joy is Full! Today is my chance to make right the wrongs in my life! And for that gift of the Atonement I am truly grateful. Today is my opportunity to be more like him.

LIFE is great! ~ Today is GREAT!

& HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my Sister In-law Vise!

MID SUMMER HIGHLIGHTS!

Where do I begin?! Hmmm. Before my Brain bursts let me start my usualy ramble :)

SPRING
Flew to Utah for General Conference and to spend time with cousins from Utah, LA and my poor BYU Rugby student cousin "PaulEE" for the weekend! Mostly ate my weekend away, Kareoked with my cousins, went to a Rugby game at the U and attended Sunday Morning Session in the Tabernacle to end off the festivities on a lasting HIGH!

VIVA LAS VEGAS Reunion
Most of our Familia hit the road and caravaned to Vegas for the SEINI KOLOKESA Family Reunion hosted by Roy & Crew! Camped between Pele's house (with pool) and the LDS Warm Springs Campsite with everyone else. Ended Vegas on the Strip with the Kiddlings!

LA - AUNTY HENRIETTA
Mum, Dad and I drove to LA from Vegas with Fei-Fei! Had a nice relaxing time. Cousin Talau slept over with us so we could catch up over Jack-N-the-Box. Thanks to Charles - our Driver and Tour Guide! We parted ways to Sac while Aunty Henrietta flew back to Brisbane, AU.

LA - Linzie's Wedding
Girls Road Trip with the Sua's to Linzie's wedding. Met up with O'lupe and Avon at the Temple and Reception and had the bomb food and entertainment. Avon joined us on our Tour through Santa Monica and the Pier! LOVED IT! My kindah lifestyle! Cookie Factory remained faithful to our taste buds!

TOFA EDUCATION
We had another successful TOFA AWARDS evening to highlight the local Polynesian Graduates! Proud of our Kids!

TOFA EDUCATION CONFERENCE was good too! Only Regret....No Darn Camera! So No Pics!

SACTOWN FAKALATA FAMILY REUNION
More Family time! More Fun! HOT as Hades! But hey...we were positioned nicely under Shade by the Pool both days - so cant complain. Volleyball was a Hit! We had the Champ team on Sat! Top Talent performed by all ages with GREAT FOOD! Thanks Uncle Albert!! Aunty Aiona's Otai with lots of ICE... BOMB! The Pool was HEAVEN! Even if they made me wear my swim suit with no shirt... If I knew I was yelling at my little neighbor (the Lifeguard) I would've been nicer....LOL Poor kid!

SUMMER MOVIE MUST... saw it 3 times! You need a bud to go with? Call me!

HAVE I FOUND A NEW HOBBIE?

My friend and coworker Ashlie has turned me into a reading FRENZIE! First it was the TWILIGHT series, then Lisa lent me THE RESCUER and then Ashlie introduced me to SOPHIE KINSELLA's THE UNDOMESTIC GODDESS. Finished CONFESSIONS OF A SHOPAHOLIC in a few hours and now finishing SHOPAHOLIC IN MANHATTAN.


BORDERS is FLAVOR OF THE MONTH! for Books & Limited Edition Chocolates :)

HARRY POTTER MARATHON
We had a girls HP Marathon last weekend. Junk Food, PJ's and all! Kept falling asleep so ended up rewatching a couple to be sure I catch all of the details :) Now I'm ready to see 6 at the IMAX with the girls! I think Tomorrow it is?! Cant wait to start reading this series - my next project.


Okay - this should suffice for a catch up.... written my own all over the place NOVEL :)

Friday is almost done! YAY... & Tomorrow Gloria takes out her own Temple Endownments! Big Day!