Bula dear friends and family!  That's the commen greeting here in Fiji. A few of you have asked for more information on this missionary experience, so here's a first attempt at a blog.

Last October as Wilson and I were watching LDS General Conference, we looked at each other and knew this was the time for us to serve as missionaries. We submitted our application and were called to both serve as Assistant Area Auditors for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the beautiful country of Fiji.   In June, after a 13 hour flight from Los Angeles, we arrived in Auckland, New Zealand two days later (!) for some additional training.  Then on to Fiji to be met by some energetic young missionaries and President and Sister Layton, our mission president.

We have a nice little flat in Suva, Fiji and our office is in the Service Centre and is just opposite the Fiji LDS Temple, which is being renovated.  The open house, cultural celebration, and dedication are scheduled for early next year, which will be exciting!

The mission is divided into zones and, being Senior missionaries, we're in the Twilight Zone.