"Bula"-meaning life, and "Vinaka"-meaning thanks are the two words which sum up everything here. People are grateful for life itself, and so far, we've not had to go without anything yet.  We know this will change as we travel throughout this South Pacific area, meeting with 54 units we're responsible to train and help with budgeting and finance accounting processes.

Wilson is really enjoying wearing his sulu and fits right in.  I fact, he was thrilled to note that the sulu has two good sized pockets and a small coin pocket.  We both, however, need to work on the ghost-white legs!

It seems that there are lots of celebrations and people are so very kind and polite.  It's not unusual for someone on the street, whom we've never met, to remark, "Have a blessed day, Elder and Sister Martin!"  We feel so fortunate to be here and are very grateful to the Mission President
and his wife and the other Senior Missionaries who have made us feel so very welcome!