so much good.

This week has been am-az-ing.

Remember that guy I told you about last week who randomly showed up to
church? Well HE REALLY IS GOLDEN. :) He called the mission office on
Tuesday because he hadn't heard from us yet (I got his number mixed
up) and we had talked about meeting on Wednesday. So, since Wednesday,
we have taught him three times. A little background -- he doesn't
really know where the spark started, but he has been "drawn to the
church" for years now. He contacted missionaries a few years ago in
London but now he feels like he is ready for a change. He wants to be
part of a religion that has the gospel at the forefront of everyday
living, not just a once-in-a-while thing. He already knew so much
about the church too from his research. He apologized for NOT knowing
the prophet's name ... [we were shocked that he knew so much]. He also
brought up the word of wisdom to US in our second meeting, saying he
had read we couldn't drink coffee. The next day, he text us and said
it's tough, but doable. Again [shocked]. He told us from the start
that he loves that families can be together forever. I mean, really.
Sis Kapisi and I just feel so lucky and blessed to be teaching him
right now, even though he is so so so prepared. Oh, and when we met
with him Wednesday, he had already started reading the Book of Mormon
and committed himself to reading an hour each night ...in addition to
work and law school. If he has time, WE have time! He asked what he
should wear to church (though he dressed nice the first time) and we
suggested a white shirt (he wore a colored shirt) and tie. When he
showed up yesterday, a lot of people thought he was an RM. : ) Anyway.
It is such a blessing and testimony to me to know that there ARE
people prepared -- really, really prepared to hear the gospel.

In addition, we have had a great week with our other investigator who
had a baptism date for yesterday. She didn't feel ready Sunday
morning, but we will keep working with her. The branch is so
supportive and she was telling people earlier in the week that it
"might be happening" this weekend which made us smile. She has a lot
of friends here and feels at home, which is a definite blessing of the
church. I LOVE PLAINVIEW. :) Did I make that clear yet?

We did service this weekend in good old Riverhead. We helped their
zone out with a race that I also helped with last year for cystic
fibrosis. I can't believe it's been a full year since we helped! It
was a lot of fun to be there and the people running the event said our
name is being spread for good throughout the community.

This week includes: departing temple trip and final interview with
President Calderwood tomorrow, our temple trip for baptisms Wednesday,
an exchange Thursday, and a temple trip for endowments Saturday plus
the womens' conference that night. It is going to be an exceptional
week, I know.

I love you all & I know that miracles still happen today.

SO, let me leave you with a few photos!

1 & 2: Volunteer events always leave us with free stuff -- tshirts,
hats, etc. We were twinners.

 3. Heather, who we are going to the temple with on Saturday, and our
investigator next to me. See, he fits right in!