Marlon, our latest baptism, is a nice young man. He lives with his mother and step father. His step father has been very mean to him and they have no relationship at all. He bore his testimony the day after his baptism and said his baptism day was the best day of his life, one, he was baptized and two, his mother told him that she loved him!!!!
The girl next to him is Rosey. Rosey is a fun lovin' young woman who is bright and knows a lot about the gospel. Her family is one of the few who actually have Family Home Evening each week. They also read the scriptures together, at Book of Mormon class they always know the answers to all the questions. Surprising facts when you realize that they are being raised by a single mom, Adriana, who works 2 jobs so she can put food on the table. She is rarely home and Rosey has a lot of adult responsibilities put on her. Amazing family!
The girl on the right is Kacy, an 18 year old who, along with her 2 brothers, Neil and Chad, live with their sister Vanesta since their mother died 6 years ago. Kacy joined the church last August, has served as Laurel Class President for the last several months and just recently was called as a counselor in the Young Women's Presidency. She has a strong testimony and is such a good girl. What ever she is asked to do, she does to the best of her ability. Against all odds she is keeping the commandments and living a clean life. Love her!!!!
Our "School's Out" Beach Bash!
As we continue to teach about modesty...this day everyone of the young women wore modest swim wear. What a huge change that was from what they were wearing last year at this same time! Now, we have to teach the young men, a couple of them showed up in their underwear, which is not uncommon here in St. Lucia. Luckily they are standing in the back!
4 comments:
Oh, Marla, what are those young people going to do when you guys leave? You've accomplished so much with them. I'm sure their lives are changed forever. Does a mission help you lose weight? Because if it does, Paul and I are signing up. D'Wayne looks so thin!
Love all the pictures!
Love you guys too!
Tina
Wow, cool people/stories/etc. Those folks are so lucky to have you 2. They won't know what to do when you come home! I bet they love you!
I love your blog! I feel so much more connected to you guys knowing what you are doing all of the time! the picture of little Marley is priceless! If you get some time can you send the pictures to Costco for me?? Love you!
you dont know me but this is elder schaat I served there a little before you came. I just wanted to say thanks for making this blog it's great to see whats going on in st. lucia and see the members there.
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