Elder Porter and some other missionaries in his area went on a hike and got back too late. This meant there would be no email this week. It's kind of crazy how much I look forward to his weekly email and how sad it was not to get one this week even though we just Skyped with him. Anyways, I wanted to take a moment and let you know how he is doing and some of the things he did this week.
On Christmas day Sister Corotan shared:
Today our grand daughter Zanaiyah received the Gift of the Holy Ghost & confirmed a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Kayzen & Kyler- Grant were blessed and confirmed a member. What a beautiful Christmas these three had. Their thoughts were all on Our Savior Jesus Christ. Opening gifts were not even on their minds. To see these grandkids gain a testimony of their own and to consistently do their family prayers just brings so much joy. Merry Christmas Everyone from Our Family to Yours!
Sister Corotan with her beautiful grand kids Zanaiyah, Kayzen and Kyler Grant.
Elder Porter, Zanaiyah, and Elder VanShaar
Elder Porter and Elder VanShaar with Zanaiyah, Kayzen and Kyler Grant. Elder Porter blessed Kyler Grant. I was told that it was beautiful.
Elder Porter with his little buddy Kyler Grant and Zanaiyah :)
Zanaiyah was baptized Christmas eve and confirmed a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on Christmas day.
Elder Porter just loves these kids. He even lets Zanaiyah paint his nails. Sorry for the sideways video.
On Christmas night I received this pic. It was so comforting to know he is loved and taken care of.
He is making a Hawaiian print scripture cover. :)
Mele Kalikimaka
Elder Porter is still wearing slippas as his feet are still healing from fire ant bites. Sound like he will be in them for a few more weeks. Even in the rain and mud. A member sent me this pic. No pics of his smile just is muddy feet. haha
Before.....
Looking better..
He is well fed. :) He gains 12 lbs and then looses it. On Christmas day he said he is a few pounds lighter then when he started his mission. This pic tells a different story. :)
Sister Corotan made this yummy breakfast for them. It was Italian omelette, fried rice and French toast with butter, sour cream and jam.
She says he is never ready to take a photo. haha He must have enjoyed it because this was his second plate.
Burritos for lunch. Looks delicious.
Elder Porter made dessert for the baptism. He made Blueberry mochi and Apple mochi.
But first he learned to Kahi the bowl. Kahi means to clean the sides up. Sorry its sideways. I dont know how to fix it. :)
Looks great!
more food. :)
Christmas morning without him was so hard.
Staring
at the empty sock in the center hit me harder than I thought it would. I
had a mission momma moment as I held his stocking and cried. I know he
is where he needs to be and is happy. I did send him a stocking too but I
just miss him.
Our first Skype call!! I loved seeing that smile! My heart was full.It was so great to hear his voice and see his face. He is so happy and truly loves his mission and the people he serves.
Our first Skype call!! I loved seeing that smile! My heart was full.It was so great to hear his voice and see his face. He is so happy and truly loves his mission and the people he serves.
Although we cried like babies when the fastest hour ever ended, I was still thankful for the time we had. As parents, it is so amazing to see the growth a missionary has. He has always been a leader and just an amazing young man. I'm so proud of him. His testimony of the truthfulness of the gospel and his love and willingness to serve, his patients, and compassion just amazes me. One Christmas down one to go.
Well done Elder Porter. Keep doing amazing things.
Love Mom
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